1215 7th Ave Venice CA MLS #23-314487

Welcome to your private sanctuary, a Venice entertainer’s dream in the heart of it all. Located just two blocks from the vibrant Abbot Kinney Blvd and a stroll from the sun-kissed shores of the beach, this property embodies the quintessential Venice lifestyle. Designed by Maris Peika, a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA) renowned for his contributions to iconic structures like the L.A. Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), the Honnold Library at Claremont College, and skyline-defining DTLA skyscrapers, this home is a true architectural gem. Mystical 18th-century doors and carvings imported from Jaipur, India, frame your entrance where evening gatherings are bathed in the warm glow of high-end brass outdoor lighting fixtures, surrounded by a lush 12-foot privacy hedge. Near uninterrupted doors of glass dissolve the boundary of indoors and out. The open kitchen showcases high end matte Caesarstone countertops, aged brass hardware, and taps imported from English kitchen designer deVOL. A work of structural art, the floating staircase serves as the connecting centerpiece of the home, a nautilus curving beneath a giant circular skylight. The living spaces seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living, thanks to soaring 10-foot high nesting doors that open an entire wall to a private outdoor patio, perfect for hosting gatherings and enjoying the beach climate. Upstairs, the primary bedroom offers two private balconies and the wabi-sabi of timber ceilings reclaimed from Montana barns. The primary bathroom features a large skylight that invites the stars and sky to your showers and a refined Carrara marble bench. Additionally, two guest bedrooms each feature full ensuite bathrooms with flush mount Duravit and Moen fixtures, ensuring your guests experience the same level of luxury and comfort. Gated off-street parking for two cars ensures convenience, and a surf shower with copper sink and live edge vanity keeps your home sand-free after a day of outdoor adventures. Adjacent Oakwood Park offers opportunities for outdoor sports, play, and plenty of space for you and your furry friend to roam. This home is not just a place to live; it’s a place to thrive. Don’t miss your opportunity to own this one-of-a-kind oasis in the center of the vibrant culture and activities that make Venice one of Los Angeles’ most sought-after neighborhoods.