Only Divine Intervention could have brought together renown architect Ellis Martin & the lavish budget of cosmetics magnate Merle Norman to create this Santa Monica Registered Landmark & Mills Act property. A striking example of Mediterranean Revival w/overlays of Depression Era Moderne & 30s Streamline design. Ms. Norman commissioned her dream on a choice lot, rising above 3rd St. Enter a courtyard through the porte cochere, traverse the one-of-a-kind sweeping stairway to a loft-like sprawling liv rm spanning the front of the home w/views & library, formal din rm & period tile kit. Upstairs, enormous master ste w/ocean views & series of beautifully appointed spaces, including separate sitting rm (or sleeping chamber), his/hers 30's luxe tile baths, circular dressing rm w/scalloped vertical plaster and walk-in. 2 bed rms on the 1st flr, w/grand moderne bath. Full 1+1 gst house w/kit & liv rm. Period elements & details that will take your breath away. A once in a generation opportunity.
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