2700 Elm Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

This is a home that works now, with options for what comes next. Set on a 40 x 112 lot in one of Manhattan Beachs most established neighborhoods, this single-level home offers a rare combination of immediate livability and long-term flexibility. Originally built in 1955; current owners took the majority of the structure down to the floorboards in 2011. The home was rebuilt with almost all new framing and brought up to 2011 code with permitted improvements across all major systems, including electrical, plumbing, roof, and mechanicals. The result is a home that lives with the character of its original footprint, but with the peace-of-mind and functionality of modern construction. The main living space opens up under HIGH vaulted ceilings that allow for extra windows to bring in natural light while creating a sense of volume that lives larger than expected. The kitchen anchors the space with an easy connection to dining and living. Kitchen and bath cabinets were custom-made for the home by Coastal Cabinets. The lot itself sits elevated above neighboring properties to the south and southwest, creating a noticeable sense of separation. Low maintenance and drought-friendly landscaping. A secondary access door to the yard allows guests to move freely between indoor and outdoor spaces without passing through private bedroom areas, a subtle but highly functional advantage for everyday living and entertaining. A detached rear structure provides additional flexibility for storage, studio or workspace (first to claim it makes it their "she shed" or "man-cave"!) Don't worry . . . there