Built for indoor-outdoor living at its best, this contemporary sanctuary by James Magni is an entertainer’s dream for both play and rest. It is located just minutes away is fine dining, luxury shopping, and culture of all types – everything a refined owner could desire.
Set on a prestigious street, this contemporary property at 1288 Angelo Drive exudes sophisticated elegance. Owners will love the panoramic, one-of-a-kind views from downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean. Karina Matic in our Santa Barbara office is listing agent for the four-bedroom, six-bathroom, 5,542-square-feet house, offered at $14,875,000.
Designed by famed modernist James Magni, one of Architectural Digest’s Top 100 Designers, glass, steel, and concrete provide a modern backdrop for infusing the house with the owner’s worldly personage and immaculate décor. Magni created this spacious property to exude sophisticated, contemporary elegance. He is so proud of this house, he features it on the first page of his professional portfolio.
The open floorplan and luxe amenities include custom Terrazzo floors, high-gloss wood veneer doors with leather accents, and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that disappear to accentuate the panoramic, one-of-a-kind views from downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean.
On the main floor, the gourmet kitchen is outfitted with Eurostone countertops, superior Wolf and Miele appliances, and an incredible Concetto backlit island – ideal for hosting intimate dinner parties with a professional chef.
The main living space, with a custom marble fireplace, is elegant and comfortable for a chic cocktail party with famous friends and neighbors. There are three gorgeous bedrooms, and an office/den with views, plus the exceptional primary suite – which comprises the entire second floor – which boasts separate dual bathrooms and immense closets built with Anigre wood and Ultrasuede-lined drawers and shelves. With views that go from the city to the ocean in the bedroom and bathrooms, this primary suite is one of a kind.
The outside deck offers 180-degree views of the city, as well as two calming fireplaces and a private Zen garden in an enclosed patio on the second floor by the primary bedroom. With just as many upscale amenities outside, the pool with view, cabana kitchen and bar with overhead heaters, and fireplaces entice the owner to take advantage of lavish living and entertaining fit for all seasons – be it a summer pool party or cool winter evening. Landscaping is sprinklered throughout and terraced with fruit trees and jasmine below the deck. The attached two-car garage has a back wall of built-in storage cabinets.
Los Angeles-based James Magni has been recognized as one of the foremost modernist designers of our time. His inimitable style – rigorous, impeccable, sophisticated – has left an indelible mark on the world of interior design. More importantly, however, it continues to move modernism along the stylistic continuum, elevating and ushering it into a new era.
James has achieved the highest accolades in his field. Architectural Digest named him to its AD100, the publication’s distinguished annual compendium of the world’s top interior designers. He has been similarly honored by Robb Report, one of the top 40 worldwide, and by Luxe magazine where he holds a place on its annual Gold List.
With extensive knowledge of negotiation skills acquired through her experience as a business developer for an international company and over 14 years’ experience in Santa Barbara real estate, Karina provides clients an unparalleled customer service experience. Whether they are a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, or a smart seller looking for the best agent to sell a home in a fast-paced market, Karina’s results speak for themselves.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Karina delivers outstanding communication and customer support that keeps clients informed every step of the way.
Karina’s excellent marketing skills ensure each listing gains the exposure needed to bring top dollar in the least amount of time. Using superior digital marketing strategies and making sure photography and video are of the outmost quality are the bases for a successful listing.
Most importantly, Karina brings honesty and trust. Because, she says, no successful transaction or relationship can be developed without these two ingredients.
Get in touch with Karina Matic today.
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March 18th, 2022 at 11:00 am