2509 Alma AVE Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

This brand new ocean-view 4-level custom single family home from local developers par excellence Fluent Homes is now an incredible value with a new $304,000 price reduction and is easily the best value on a new Manhattan Beach Sand section home. The dramatic and unparalleled design includes a stunning unique glass and composite facade that highlights the two floating wood staircases (which can also be concealed for privacy by automated shades).  Amenities include a 3-stop pneumatic elevator, oversized garage with epoxy flooring and a custom, commercial-grade roll-up door, Lutron lighting, smart home wiring, SpacePak heating and air-conditioning system (3 zones), tankless water heater and a ground level beach room with indoor/outdoor shower and a linear 80-in radiant and marble-encased fireplace.  The beach room also opens, via folding doors, onto your very own private patio surrounded by low-maintenance landscaping. The top floor enjoys an ocean view and is bathed in natural light. There is also a magnificent kitchen with Dacor smart appliances (in sapphire), calacatta marble countertops (including the center island), a unique natural stone marble backsplash, custom cabinetry, Franke sink and walk-in pantry. The powder room sports a marble sink countertop and beautiful etched marble walls. There is a linear 60" radiant fireplace with calacatta marble surround and a Tom Dixon chandelier over the dramatic floating staircase with glass railing. A bonus feature is the covered outdoor balcony that runs the full length of the west side of the home with 4 recessed heaters and a dining bar with a kitchen pass-through, all accessible via 26 feet of multi-slide glass doors. Mid-level are two bedrooms with en suite baths, including the master suite with two walk-in closets and a luxurious master bath with oversized Hydrosystems soaking tub and separate shower with soapstone accents and a frameless enclosure. There is a 3rd bedroom in the basement with its own en suite bath. Throughout you'll see white oak flooring and white oak interior doors, including a 9-ft custom entry door. To top it off, the home enjoys an A+ location midway between downtown and north Manhattan Beach. From here you are within walking distance to the beach (3 blocks away) as well as restaurants, schools and parks. A superb home at a superb value that sets the standard for luxury beach living.