Listed by Laurence Young with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California 310-777-7800

Newer Contemporary in prime Sunset Park neighborhood of Santa Monica. Built with today's casual lifestyle in mind, this airy, two-story, five-bedroom home has the ideal, open floorplan with wonderful entertaining flow and sun-bathed interior spaces, and warm wood floors throughout. The voluminous, two-story entry and living area feature a dramatic, circular staircase with a three-sided fireplace which the formal dining room also enjoys. An adjacent great room has a family/media area, space for informal dining, and a gourmet kitchen. The kitchen has upgraded Viking stainless steel appliances, plentiful cabinet space with multiple built-ins, and granite countertops. The downstairs has a fifth bedroom, an adjacent bathroom also serves as a powder bathroom. Direct access to two-car garage with lots of storage, laundry room and bonus room complete the first floor. Upstairs there are four family bedrooms including an en suite primary bedroom. The primary is large enough to have a nice sitting/lounging area for relaxation. The primary bath has a separate glass-enclosed shower, spa soaking tub, and walk-in closet. A full hall bathroom completes the second floor. Great al fresco entertaining in the backyard; lounging/dining area, outdoor kitchen with bar, refrigerator and built-in barbecue plus a firepit. The large garage has built-in storage and a bonus area that would be great as a gym or workshop. Close to the beach, a couple of blocks to great parks and recreation areas including the Rose - Penmark Recreation and Golf course, shopping and dining on Rose Avenue, Main Street Downtown, also convenient grocery shopping at a huge Whole Foods Market.