Asking Price: $7,998,000

Coastal allure meets refined city living at this Cape Cod-style residence in the premier North of Montana neighborhood of Santa Monica. Mere blocks from Palisades Beach and Ocean Avenue, this restored and expanded home sits on a rare 9,801 sq.ft lot secluded by lush landscaping and mature privacy hedging. A paradise for entertaining and effortless indoor/outdoor living, the spacious open-plan main level was meticulously crafted with medium-toned wood floors, stately beamed ceilings, and double sets of French doors on either side that allow an abundance of radiant natural light to fill the home. Here find a generous living room with three built-in TVs, a dining area, and a gourmet kitchen with a seated island, premium Wolf and SubZero appliances, a wine fridge, and a butler's pantry. An upstairs family room set beneath soaring high ceilings offers additional versatile living space -- ideal for a media room, home office, gym, playroom, and more. The home has four bedrooms, with one en-suite bedroom on the main level and three upstairs, inclusive of the luxurious primary suite with impressive millwork, two walk-in closets, and a spa-like bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and glass-enclosed tile shower. Outdoor living areas abound with a spacious balcony for stargazing on the upper level, a serene front porch, and an idyllic backyard sanctuary. With a vast sparking pool fit for laps and endless summer enjoyment at the center, the backyard is a haven for entertainment seamlessly connected to the main level and featuring a built-in BBQ, ample lounge space, and a tranquil rose garden next to the grassy lawn. Other notable features include surround sound, instant hot and filtered water, a convenient laundry room, and an attached 2-car garage with a direct entrance into the home. Ideally situated in Santa Monica's most highly sought-after neighborhood, the home offers moments-away access to picturesque sandy beaches, boutique shops and popular restaurants on Montana and Ocean Avenues, and numerous attractions including the Annenberg Beach House, Palisades Park, and the Santa Monica Pier. Revel in unparalleled seaside serenity and city convenience at this refined North of Montana residence.