624 23rd, Santa Monica CA 90402 | $14,975,000

Concealed from the street by lush landscaping and mature trees, this exquisite contemporary entertainer's compound offers a variety of modern amenities and a private, zen lifestyle in a coveted North of Montana neighborhood. Guests arrive past a variety of plantings, art pieces, and calming water feature, unaware of the many surprises that await. Inside, floor-to-ceiling picture windows and sliding glass invite natural light into the formal living room with its lofty double-height ceilings, exposed wood beams, dramatic staircase, and wet bar. A pocket door retreats to provide seamless flow into the outdoor living room with built-in heating, decorative fireplace, and fire pit adjacent to the sparkling black-bottom pool and spa. Designed with quintessential California living top of mind, the nearby formal dining room also opens to the home's peaceful bamboo-lined grounds. The custom Italian chef-grade kitchen is complete with state-of-the-art appliances including Wolf range with pot filler and Miele warming drawer as well as a retractable flat screen and waterfall island. The adjacent family room also opens to the outside and features a massive 115-inch TV. The primary suite includes a large Vegas hotel-inspired bathroom with two large vanities, steam shower, and jetted tub plus an en-suite office. Secondary bedrooms and bathrooms are light-filled and have modern finishes. In the backyard, discover a spectacular two-story converted garage that can house vehicles or be used as a rec room, billiards, and more. On its second level is a gym, yoga, or artist's studio plus rainwater shower and an oversized glass-encased steam room. There is also a built-in barbecue and outdoor dining, a large amount of patio space, and a sitting area with a second fire pit for evening conversation. Welcome to this prime location near the Brentwood Country Club and Country Mart, just moments to the area's top-rated restaurants, schools, parks, golf courses, shopping, and world-class beaches.

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