Le Bijou
Santa Monica
Sold | Asking $4.425 million
This Santa Monica jewel, north of Montana Ave, is inspired by the sophisticated Belgian-Country style.
This celebrated work by Denise Castro-Bran, AIA, is finished with Belgian Blue stone details,17th Century limestone floors, extraordinary ironwork & refitted antique doors. In the heart of the house rises an impressive stone staircase, which leads to 2 en suite, or 3 bedrooms.
The living room opens through twin sets of iron doors to a large cobblestone courtyard, gracious fountain, south-facing garden & exterior office. Upstairs bedrooms overlook the courtyard through double doors & iron balconies. A first floor full guest apartment also leads to the courtyard. Chef’s kitchen includes La Cornue stove & blue stone counters. European details finish this room with the warmth & style that is felt throughout this exceptional house.
3 or 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 car garage + outside office, which includes ½ bath.