This elegant custom-built home is an outstanding value and must be seen! Situated on a hilltop in the best part of East Manhattan Beach, this 4 bedroom plus office home is open, bright, and recently updated with thoughtful designer touches and finishes. The large office can easily be a 5th bedroom. Access to the home is through a beautiful front courtyard, and as you walk inside you will appreciate the feeling of spaciousness as well as the 19 foot skylit ceiling and graceful curved staircase. There are hardwood floors throughout. The living room boasts French doors which open to the courtyard as well as a dramatic 15 foot ceiling and a double-sided fireplace shared with the dining room. The formal dining room has a bay window, custom cabinetry and shelving. The “To Die For” remodeled kitchen features a huge breakfast bar, Thermador appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, warming drawer) Viking cooktop, two Subzero drawers, veggie sink, butler’s pantry with beverage fridge, soft touch cabinets and drawers, plus loads of storage. The large family room opens to a lovely patio and back yard and features extensive cabinetry, a coffered ceiling and a fireplace. There is a private bedroom suite on the lower level as well as a designer powder room. Upstairs the primary suite is something truly special, and includes a nook with window seat, two elegant French doors opening to a balcony, a fireplace, a huge organized closet, a beautiful bathroom with barreled ceiling, 5 skylights, 8 showerheads, and a custom vanity with curved doors. There is an ensuite bedroom upstairs as well as another bedroom sharing a bathroom with a very large office/study (or 5th bedroom, gym, or ??) featuring an open beam ceiling and a balcony. Great looking professionally landscaped grounds including a large private back yard with room for a pool. Outstanding location adjacent to a neighborhood park and close to award-winning schools, shopping, Gelson’s, beaches, downtown Manhattan Beach as well as easy access to the freeway.