Luxury On The Market: Check Out This Santa Monica Property

SANTA MONICA, CA — This cozy but sprawling 6,944 square foot home is just right for a big family that likes to play — it even comes with a "play" house. The 6-bedroom home, built in 1921, is equipped with a main house, a guest house, a pool, cabana and a sports court.

The home currently sits at $16,995,000 and hasn't been on the market since 2000.

The interior has been modernized to a supreme elegance that is perfectly balanced with causal and warm tones. If the property alone isn't enticing enough, the location is. The house is centrally located within minutes of shops, the pier and sandy beaches.

• Address: 435 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica, California
• Price: $16,995,000
• Square Feet: 6944
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 9 Baths
• Built: 1921
• Features: Rarely does such a special property become available on one of Santa Monicas most desirable streets. This one-of-a-kind offering, just minutes from Ocean Ave., 3rd Street Promenade, Montana Ave. and the pier and sandy beaches of Santa Monica is an idyllic paradise. The property encompasses close to half an acre in a park-like setting with a main house, guest house, playhouse, pool, cabana, and sports court. The interiors bring a casual yet elegant charm and include a large living room, two family rooms, den, formal dining room, large, eat-in kitchen, office and two downstairs bedrooms. The second floor features three bedrooms, a large upstairs family room, and a beautiful master suite. Large picture windows bring the ocean breezes and the tranquil views inside. The property is gated and very private with ample on-site parking and mature landscaping shielding the view from neighboring properties. Enjoy the true essence of the California beach lifestyle in the heart of Santa Monica.

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