Venice Boardwalk Stunner Is A Home And A Lifestyle

VENICE, CA -- How much would you pay to have the ocean in your front yard, to fall asleep to the sound of waves crashing? The most expensive home in Venice is a boardwalk three-bedroom with views of the pier. It's nothing but sand & sea as far as the eye can see.

The home boasts Ann Sacks tile, gourmet appliances, custom walnut cabinetry, wood burning fireplace, his and hers walk in closets, and a fourth-story rooftop deck.

• Address: 2811 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, California
• Price: $11,740,000
• Square Feet: 4422
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 3 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1997
• Features: "Because there's nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it's sent away." Poet Sarah Kay might've stood on the balcony of this stunning Ocean Front home when she was inspired to write those words. Nothing but sand & sea as far as the eye can see. Just N of the Pier this stunning home sits in a residential quiet section of the boardwalk away from all the activity. Designer Lady Michael McCraine lavished attention on every detail in the total renovation of this 3 bed, 3 ~ bath home-Ann Sacks tile, gourmet appliances, custom walnut cabinetry & wood burning fireplaces to cut the chill as the fog rolls in. Wake up to the sound of crashing waves in the lush master suite w/ unobstructed view, fireplace, and his/hers walk in closets. 4th floor boasts a rooftop deck for intimate gatherings w/ sand, surf & mountain vistas. Ground floor w/ full laundry room & 3 car garage can be used as a private apt. w/ own beachside entrance.

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