THIS COUNTRY ENGLISH STYLE IS LOCATED N OF SUNSET IN UPPER RIVIERA CLOSE TO 10&20 MILLION DOLLAR ESTATES. PANORAMIC VIEWS FROM THE GETTY TO DOWNTOWN, THE QUEENS NECKLACE TO PV AND ACROSS SM BAY. FABULOUS GREAT ROOM FEATURES COFFERED CEILINGS, BRICK FPL, VARIOUS SITTING AREAS AND A BAR OPENING TO THE TERRACE WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS. COUNTRY KITCHEN HAS A BRICK FPL WITH HAND HAMMERED COPPER HOOD. GR ABOVE THE 3 CAR GARAGE FEELS LIKE A B&B. MASTER +2 BEDS ON LOWER LEVEL LEADING TO POOL.
The Serra Barn
This beautiful house is located in the exclusive Serra Retreat on 2.6 beautifully manicured acres. Designed by Michael Kovac this home instantly relaxes and comforts you, it is paradise!! The property includes a charming barn structured to allow for use as an indoor/outdoor space. Six bedroom, six bathrooms, maids room with a private entrance, office, home theatre, gym, pool plus cabana with full bath and sauna. Outdoor kitchen and pizza oven.
Helpful Hints on Tax Credits
The Federal Housing Tax Credits have been extended to include sales from January 1st, 2010 through April 30th, 2010. The tax credits for first time home buyers can be up to 10% of the purchase price while not exceeding $8000. For more information and specifics on the Tax Credits please visit the Federal Housing Tax Credit Website.
Earth Day at the SM Promenade
April 17th marks the 7th Annual “Earth Day on the Promenade”. The Earth Day festival is free for everyone and will include live entertainment, organic vendors as well as live animals for the kids. There will be exhibits set up for the children to learn tips on green living and organizations such as Heal the Bay and The Surfrider Foundation will be on hand to provide information. For more information, please visit Earth Day on the Promenade.
SOLAR FINANCING PROGRAM
Los Angeles County is in the process of designing a PACE (Property-Assessed Clean Energy) program to help property owners “go green”. While it is still in the early stages of development, this program will provide financing to home owners making green improvements on their property, allowing costs of these improvements to be carrier by the property itself rather than incurring massive out of pocket expenses. California has implimented similar programs in Berkeley(Berkeley FIRST), Palm Desert (Energy Indepence Program) and Sonoma County (Energy Independence Program.)
To learn more about this program and others like it please visit The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency.
Ocean Conservancy Tips to a Clean Ocean
This weekend I came across a simple little list from the Ocean Conservancy with tips to help with the International Coastal Cleanup:
“How does our behavior affect the Ocean? Every year, hundreds of thousands of volunteers remove as many as seven million pounds of trash from beaches, reefs and waterways during the International Coastal Cleanup. This trash degrades habitat and can strangle or poison ocean wildlife. Here is how to cast your consumer vote for the ocean.
- Buy items in bulk with less packaging. Avoid individually wrapped food servings.
- Remember that durable is better than disposable; more throwaways mean less lanfill space and more marine debris.
- Buy items made of recycled materials and those that can be recycled in your community.
- Buy food that is produced locally, in accord with conservation principles. Transporting food over great distancesuses more energy.”
Ocean Conservancy
1300 19th Street NW, 8th Floor
Washington DC 20036
Heat Wave on its way out
According to the LA Times this summer weather is on its way out.
Healthy Home
Exceptional showcase “HEALTHY HOME” newly built in 2006 by Structure Homes with Mary Codaro of H3 Environmental as consultant (Full list upon request). An amazing mix of Luxury, Location, and Comfort. Entry opens to a spacious home filled with an abundance of natural light, high ceilings, and open living spaces that flow together seamlessly. Features include salt-water pool/spa, non-toxic stylish concrete and wood floor throughout. Gourmet kitchen featuring center island with beautiful cabinetry. Caesar stone countertops and top of the line stainless steel appliances opens to a large family room with a built in entertainment center featuring surround sound throughout. Plus a convenient mud room. Second floor includes family bedrooms and master suite plus the perfect child/teen room or office. A very desired El Medio Bluff location close to beach, park and village. View Website
127 Esparta $2,295,000- SOLD
Exclusive North of San Vicente location is this approximately 10,760 sq ft lot with 90 ft frontage. Original one story with hardwood floors, two fireplaces and a panelled den. This home has great potential.
1361 Berea Place • $1,995,000 ** In Escrow
Penthouse Above The Village Imagine your own private penthouse sitting above the desirable village of Pacific Palisades. A gracious entry introduces a large living and dining room which open to a spectacular view terrace with panoramas of ocean, mountains and city. Large master suite with fireplace, terrace and bath with sunset views. Lower level has a bedroom suite and an entertainment room which opens to a generous sized wood deck and terraced gardens. For more information please visit: JamesRespondek.com