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A MODERN AMERICAN CAPE COD

Peninsula, Long Beach

7020 E. OCEAN BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA.

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DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOOD

Situated among multi-million dollar homes, this Modern American Cape Cod is secluded from the bustling beaches and a bike ride away from 2nd Street, Belmont Shore. At the furthest end of the Peninsula, encircled by the ocean, and bay, these shores are less traveled and lend to an air of exclusivity.

This elegantly updated home is a retreat to the beach for one in search of relaxation and an escape from a demanding urban life. Strolling through the sands of the Oceanside of the Peninsula in early summer, such activities such as beachcombing finds shells in this inspirational picturesque seaside scape.

CASUAL LUXURY

It is a tribute to the skills of the designer that this home does not look like a new house. The modern features that open & streamline the house have not taken away from the integrity of the maritime character of the Cape Cod. The windows and French glass doors, when left open on a long summer day, allow the refreshing sea winds to settle with the bay breeze, gently filtering through the screened windows to cool every corner.

The hearty fireplace gives focus to the great room, ubiquitous of the Cape, centers over original reclaimed oak wood floors. The living and dining rooms are now perfectly blended into a great room balanced with a perching loft. The exposed rustic beams gracefully soar into the custom gambrel vaulted ceilings, giving an impression of great antiquity, bathed in an abundance of morning light, to this sunny yellow painted jewel-like room.

Built in 1930, the details inspired by the Colonial Revival evoke the romantic images of warmth, comfort and safety. A large galley kitchen for beachgoer guests to gather around a kitchen island while the chef prepares food over the dual fuel stove. The custom travertine stone floors cleverly disguise trails of tracked–in sand. From the dining area, steps continue upwards a cherry wood staircase with an architectural wrought iron banister that winds up to the open master bedroom on the loft level. Unexpectedly capturing the view through the sitting room bay windows to the sailboats gliding below. The light colored bamboo floors, a room in soft shades of dazzling white provides contrast to, while framing the Alamitos Bay view. Much time is spent in this room relaxing and looking out onto the water.

Above this adding to the notes of luxury in the midst of all these raw materials, is the casual simplicity applied to the modern architecture. Where practical 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and loft are designed to leave more space for large gathering areas in the galley kitchen, great room & sitting areas. This encourages people to spend time together, where gatherings can sprawl into a laid-back outdoor patio living area.

INSPIRED BY THE SEA

Enter one room through French doors to find a cozy intimate embrace against the waves pounding outside at night. When the warm weather gives way to cold wintry evening, this house becomes a defense against the world. The fires are lit and another way of life begins. Celebrating the best time of the year- a time when you can have the seaside all to yourself. All the elements are set for a comfortable retreat with the opportunities to write, compose music or paint, but most importantly to unwind.

This is a beautiful residence to host family and friends, a pied-a-terre for trips to the beach, and an elegant retreat with an inherent ease to make into your own home.

FEATURES

2 Bedroom with Loft, 2 bathrooms, 2,088 sf.

Lot 2,389 sf Zoned R2I

Asking $1,599,000

THROUGHOUT

· Dual Pane Windows

· Back Patio

· Recessed Lighting

· Balcony

· Copper Plumbing (pre-plumbed for future upgrades)

· Open Loft/Flex Space

· New Heating

· Double Dish Washer

· 5 Duel Fuel Stove with European Vent

· Corian Counter

· Custom Travertine Stone Floors

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714 11th Street Hermosa Beach, CA. 90254

This weekend I'll be spending a Saturday afternoon at this beautiful Mediterranean inspired villa. "Panoramic ocean views from Palos Verdes to Malibu from the spa on the roof top deck, & from the top floor deck which is the perfect place to sit with your guests or enjoy a glass of wine." Open Home Sat March 16, 2-4 PM.

Asking $1,275,000

4 Bedrooms 3 Baths, 2358 sf. HOA $110/month

For additional info: [email protected] | 310.541.8271 ext.111

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Case Study Architects' home.

3051 Ocean Blvd, Long Beach

Re/Max Listed. Asking $1.599 million.

From LA Curbed

#Long Beach #Real Estate #CaseStudy #Modern architecture #SouthBay #Los Angeles #ocean view #Cindy Chen #beachside

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Heart-Stopping Brady Residence in Long Beach Hits the Market

"Hummina-hummina! It's already pretty unusual to see a house by Case Study architects Edward Killingsworth and Jules Brady pop up on the market, but this delectable specimen, located in Long Beach's Virginia Country Club neighborhood, is especially noteworthy, as it was built in 1970 as Brady's own personal residence."~ Curbed L.A.

Arts & Architecture about Case Study Homes

Case Study House Program

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Search for homes in Belmont Shore, Belmont Heights, Bixby Knolls, Alamitos Beach, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Rolling Hills Estates and Sunset Beach.

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8 Homeowner Tax Breaks.

Own a Home? Check Out These 8 Tax Breaks

By Mary Boone | Zillow – 12 hours ago

Taxes are due April 15, which means it’s time to start gathering your W2s, 1099s, child care receipts and bank statements.

But before you sit down with your accountant, it’s important for you to know that merely owning a home could mean you qualify for tax breaks. In most cases, you need to itemize your taxes in order to take advantage of these deductions. Yes, it makes the tax-filing process seem impenetrable, but the benefits may outweigh the complications.

Here are a few of the tax breaks you’ll want to investigate:

Mortgage interest paid at settlement

Take a look at your closing statement; one item that’s generally listed there is home mortgage interest. On a mortgage of up to $1 million, you can deduct the interest that you pay at settlement if you itemize your deductions on Schedule A (Form 1040). This amount should be included in the mortgage interest statement provided by your lender.

Points

Did you pay points in order to obtain your home mortgage? These fees are included on the income tax deductions list and can be deducted as long as they are associated with the purchase of a home. If you refinanced your home, these points are still deductible, but it must be done over the life of the mortgage.

Property taxes

As long as they are based on the assessed value of the real property, you can deduct your state and local property taxes. However, if your money is being held in escrow for the purpose of paying property taxes, you cannot claim this deduction until the money is actually taken out of escrow and paid. If you do this, check your Form 1098 for the amount you may deduct. Be aware that if you receive a partial refund of your property tax, the amount of the deduction you can claim will be reduced.

Selling costs

If you sold a home in the past year, you may be able to reduce your income tax by the amount of your selling costs. These costs can include things such as repairs, title insurance, advertising expenses and broker’s fees. The IRS only allows the deduction of repair costs associated with selling if the repairs were made within 90 days of the sale. It’s also crucial that the repairs were made with the intent of improving your home’s marketability. Selling costs are deducted from your gain on the sale.

Home office

If you use a portion of your home exclusively for the purpose of an office for your small business, you may be able to claim a deduction on your taxes for costs related to insurance, repairs and depreciation. You may only claim this deduction if the space within your home is used exclusively and regularly as either your principal place of business or a place where you meet and deal with customers or patients. You may also be able to take advantage of this deduction if a portion of your home routinely is used for storing items (product samples, inventory, etc.) used in your business.

In tax year 2010 (the most recent year for which figures are available) nearly 3.4 million taxpayers claimed the home office deduction.

Mortgage insurance premiums

You may be able to deduct the premiums paid for private mortgage insurance for your principal residence and for a non-rental second home.

The deduction begins to phase out once your adjusted gross income reaches $100,000 ($50,000 for married filing separately). In general, you can deduct the premiums paid for the current tax year only. A qualified tax adviser can provide information about rules for mortgage insurance provided by the Federal Housing Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs and Rural Housing Service.

Home improvement loan interest

If you’ve taken out a loan to make improvements on your home, you may be able to deduct the interest on this loan. Qualifying loans are those taken out to add “capital improvements” to your home, meaning the improvement must increase your home’s value, adapt it to new uses or extend its life. New carpeting or painting are not considered capital improvements, while adding a garage, installing a water heater or building a deck are all examples of capital improvements.

Construction loan interest

If you take out a construction loan to build a home, you may qualify to deduct the interest. The IRS only allows a deduction for mortgage interest if the loan relates to a “qualified” home, which means it must either be your principal residence or a vacation home that you will use for personal purposes. You can only use this deduction for the first 24 months of the loan, even if the actual construction takes longer.

Tax codes can be confusing. You may want to consult the IRS website for information concerning deductions and credits. Additionally, consider meeting with a professional to ensure you’re not missing any deductions for which you’re eligible.

Source: http://homes.yahoo.com/news/own-home-check-8-tax-breaks-181101848.html

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Designing for the Home

From the American Society of Interior Designers.

Whether you're building a new home or remodeling a single room, you want the finished space to be attractive, comfortable and functional. It needs to fit the way you live, as well as reflect your personal style and taste.

Interior design addresses all these concerns and more. Images of beautifully appointed and arranged rooms are usually what first come to mind when one thinks of interior design. Color, fabric, furniture, art and ornamentation are indeed important elements in the overall design. How the environments we inhabit look and feel greatly affect our mood and sense of well-being.

But interior design also involves many practical and technical considerations that affect comfort, function and safety. Among these are lighting, acoustics, space planning, organization and storage, scale, accommodation of special needs, fire safety and compliance with local building codes.

Interior projects include new construction, renovation, historic restoration and model homes. Specialty areas within the home include the kitchen, bath, home theater, home office, and home health care and fitness areas.

For more information about creating a well-designed home, consult the articles below or contact a qualified interior design professional.

Green Design

Design for Ease and Convenience

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http://www.asid.org/content/designing-home

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27 Crest West Road Rolling Hills, CA. 90274

Listing # V12123458 Peninsula Sotheby's International Realty.

Vendor list available by request.

Cindy Chen is a Restoration Hardware Trade Member. If you have a remodeling project and would like to consider select items from RH please contact her for a 20% discount.

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