Hidden, Yet Open: Santa Monica Home For $18.5 Million

SANTA MONICA, CA – This beautiful, modern, airy home is situated behind private gates and hedges in Santa Monica Canyon. Designed by Marmol Radziner, it's an eight bedroom, brand new house on a 40,000 square foot lot. An open family room and huge chef's kitchen make it perfect for entertaining, or just staying connected to the rest of the family while lounging in the living room or cooking in the kitchen nearby.

With blends of white and neutral tones, along with various textures like stone and wood, it creates a beautiful, cohesive environment to relax in. Imagine waking up every day in this gorgeous 9,422 square foot home – that can be your new reality for $18,500,000.

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• Address: 595 E Channel Rd, Santa Monica, California
• Price: $18,500,000
• Square Feet: 9422
• Bedrooms: 8
• Bathrooms: 8 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 2017
• Features: Tucked behind gates and hedges on the exclusive East Channel Road in Santa Monica Canyon, this Marmol Radziner design is an architectural masterpiece on a 40,000 square foot lot. This sun-filled two-story home has a double-height living room anchored by a dual indoor-outdoor fireplace. The ground floor features an open concept family room, chef's kitchen with oversized island and butler's kitchen, formal dining and living areas, 1,000 bottle wine cellar, movie theater, gym, and 2 guest suites. Expansive green roofs line the upstairs living area where the large open den seamlessly flows between the master wing and 4 en suite bedrooms. Hidden in the canyon trees, this estate enjoys treetop views onto the grand front and rear yards with a pool, outdoor kitchen, and a covered pool cabana with its own fireplace. The signature palette of rustic oak cabinetry, oak floors, and a variety of beautiful marble and quartzite countertops create a warm and inviting hideaway.

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