401 8th St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

AMERICAN CRAFTSMAN ARCHITECTURE! This home exsudes the craftsmanship of a bygone era. A textbook example of a turn of the century Arts and Crafts Designed home known as historic “Modernism”. Located on a South Sand Section Walk Street with a large sunny south facing stone patio this home exudes charm, warmth and welcome. The exterior is a combination of patterned wood shingles, natural stone columns and chimneys, ornamental metal gates and railings, abundant glass windows and doors and lighting of the period. While the interior combines wood window and door casings, stone accents, builtin bookcases and cabinetry, hardwood floors and and air-conditioning throughout. The sumptuous sized living room with it’s high beam ceiling features a stone fireplace, walls of wainscoting, clerestory windows and opens to the front walk street patio. The dining space is perfect for family dinners as well as for hosting a large group and opens to the private side patio with builtin outdoor fireplace. The kitchen is a master class in design and utility. The full compliment of stainless builtin appliances are perfectly positioned in the custom granite topped cabinets including a huge center island with second sink and breakfast bar seating. The powder room serves visiting guests and beach goers with an exterior entry and a beach shower.. A unique carved wood staircase carries you to the upper floors. The middle floor consists of three individualized bedrooms and two full baths. An exterior balcony brings the breeze. The third floor primary suite is spacious and sunny and opens to a sundeck overlooking the walk street. It features a tall truss beam ceiling, walk-in closet and fly fan light fixture. A second versatile ensuite bedroom and laudryroom complete this level. The top level is a huge skylit family room with wet bar opening through glass sliders to a third sundeck with an adjoining study or office. Walk Street living is safe for children and conveniently located with easy access to the beach and downtown dining and shopping. This home is as "American as Apple Pie”. Better take your bite at it before it is gone!