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coasaine or aonwrTonree. rorepnvueyeo Tew, their iocamm orrerea in the center of this modern street. Within easy walking distance of the best
a front row seat to the lively activities of the newly incorporated that the city has to offer—from its historic cousin, the lively Santa Monica
beach town, while the cool sea breezes offered a respite from the hot
weather inland, Roller coaster rldes, auto races, vaudeville shows, dance
halls and gilded carousels searnlessly merged with the beauty or the waves
lapping at the city's shores That past has slowly faded from view, replaced
by stately homes, beautiful tree -lined streets, waving palm trens, world-class
shopping and award-winning restaurants, with only a few reminders of the
city's history remaining, including 1012 2nd Street in Santa Monica.
When the property was purchased a decade ago, a hundred years had
taken its expected toll on the small structure. Preserving it was of the upmost
importance to the property's owner, as its link to the past is paramount to the
neighborhood. To balance these needs with those of a modern lifestyle. one
that looks for state-of-the-art amenities and an open floor plan, they turned
to renowned Santa Monica architect Howard Laks. His solution offers a tour
Pier, to the elegant shops of Montana Avenue, to fine dining along Ocean
Avenue, and plentiful bakeries and grocery stores. The home's location,
also corivenlent to the 10, the 405 and Pacific Coast Highway, main roads
that hadn't even been conceived of when the first tenant moved in, offers
an urban experience. and walkabllity unique to the Southland. The house
itself has been meticulously restored, with no detail left to chance. From its
paint color, to its cottage lap siding, to its lovingly reconstructed window
sashes—even the chimney has been cleaned and relaid, brick by brick—the
historical accuracy with which this home has been reconditioned shows the
lengths that have been taken to celebrate the artisanship of the past. Even
the landscaping adheres to historical precept. Yet, the restoration's true
artistry is in the home's subtle details While The home refurbishes the past
with breathtaking accuracy R also supports today's building codes
do force that ingeniously marries the past with the present, underscoring the Having ascended the stops to the cottage's front porch, one pushes
delights of each. through the home s original front door—polished to its former glory—and
From the street, the historic turn -of -the -twentieth-century landmark steps inside. Like the heroine of a children's book who suddenly comes to
Cottage straddles the property, its unique beauty drawing the admiration or find herself transported to another land, the effect or entering this space
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Is equally awe-inspiring. Instead of the expected warren or
slender rooms, a suaring great room and modern kitchen
await, The entire interior has beer? gutted, aliowirlg the simple,
strong lines of rhe home's arr.hihir lie to shine rhrnugh. The
original windows, including the multi paned attic window,
have all been recllazeo; their crystalline glass sparkling. and
Invlting In the sun, Smooth white walls, pristine slabs of the
snowy porcelain file floors and gleaming Miele appliance=_
bounce light from one corner or the room to another. It's not
hard to imagine•'.he reaction of guests when visiting the home:
surprised, as they expect a bungalow's mil proportions
and are met instead with a sleek, modern space, For, while
the cothage.'s exterior restoration show Ca-Se.s the, archlTe CT',S
terhnicnl skills, it's the home's Interior and mnrrinne to, the
modern construction at the rear of the property that serve to
highlight his creativity.
It's evidenL in the way fluted glass has beer- used to
create a Ilghl,filled dinin<g room that connects the public
rooms enfolded within the histol structure's sturdy arms—
an open plan kitchen and great room, a secluded en -suite
guest room, a cozy study--Tn the bedrooms tucked Into
the modern back building. It's here, In the subtle. details of
the roar building's construction—:he lightness of the cloud
ceiling, the way In which the built-ins seem to float over
the floor, the carefully matched grain of the walnut cabinet
ffonLS—that the home's versatility shines through, Indeed,
whether you prefer the (runt- unit, which incurporales the
landmark building, or decide on the second •,mir's Slim
Aarons-worthy view of pilin trees and ocear?, it's clear that
your present will create a future that's perfect.
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