Kate Beckinsale

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In 2006, Kate Beckinsale purchased a Cape Cod style home in the upscale neighborhood of Brentwood in Los Angeles, California for $3.6 million. Contrary to the typical Hollywood approach to real estate with frequent relocations, the action film star has called Brentwood home for the past 15 years.  However, now that her daughter, 22-year-old Lily Mo Sheen, is reportedly content living in Manhattan, Beckinsale is prepared to bid farewell to her humble California abode. She has recently listed her former Brentwood property for a price of $3.995 million. Considering the competitive state of Los Angeles real estate market, a mere increase from $3.6 million to $3.995 million over the course of 15 years is a generous listing.

Built in 1965, the charming yet elegant Brentwood home spans 3,603 square feet and includes four bedrooms and 5.5 baths. The Cape Cod inspired aesthetic is encapsulated in decorative details of numerous fireplaces, French doors, and wainscoting. Stepping inside, the family room offers comfortable couch seating, a cozy fireplace, and five sets of French doors for fresh air and natural sunlight. The spacious kitchen is equipped with two islands, surrounding marble top counters, and plentiful cabinetry. Further into the home, the office area presents a second lofted level with an exceptional bookcase and ladder for access. Upstairs, the spacious master suite features a fireplace, exposed wooden beams, enormous walk in closet, and luxurious bathroom with his and her sinks, a deep bathtub, and skylit shower. The interior also offers a full bar set up leading outside to the exterior space. The serene, wooded backyard offers lush greenery and space for entertaining with outdoor seating and a stone fireplace. A unique perk of the endearing exterior is a charming footbridge that leads to a spa tub and outdoor shower on a hill above the home.

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East Coast charm is found in a quintessential Cape Cod among the trees in sought-after Manhattan Beach, California.

The Cape Cod-style in this Classic-Americana home is delightful; bright white siding and classic brick, trimmed in shutters and a commanding entrance via black painted front double-doors. Recently renovated, the sparklingly fresh abode is crisp and inviting with ample outdoor spaces.

Built on a corner lot in the highly desired tree section of Manhattan Beach, CA, the home is 3140 Sq Ft with four bedrooms and three baths. Hardwood floors run throughout the home with brilliant white molding, finely crafted millwork, and pale grey walls. Classic to the core.  

A nice traditional layout allows the rooms to blend seamlessly from one to another.  The large classic kitchen includes a Wolf Range, Sub Zero built-in refrigerator, Scottmans crushed ice machine and more. This room has been designed with an oversized island, Shaker-style cabinets, some with glass display windows, and a marble white tiled basketweave backsplash.  This space overlooks the open family room with a fireplace and french doors leading to the backyard on one side, and conveniently, the dining area to the other.

The large master suite has a generous-sized sleeping area, a tucked-away office and a classic seating area with a fireplace, much like a den or library.   Natural light flows freely in this space, and there is even a large private sun deck off this “suite retreat” that overlooks the backyard. Also included in the master suite is a nice sized walk-in closet and a master bath with a mix of marble and white tile, oversized spa tub, generous-sized shower and a make-up vanity.  A great place to escape.

The property includes a private backyard with a totally enclosed private yard and a patio with an outdoor living room that features a full extension retractable awning as well as a cooking center equipped with a built-in barbeque and burners.  

The laundry room is to be envied with its large capacity for storage, countertop space and not one but two washers and two dryers.   

Direct access to the large side-by-side 3-car garage makes it too easy for loading and unloading items for the home.  In addition, the tall ceilings allow for amazing storage in this generous-sized space.

Location IS everything and this home gets another “A” for checking this box.  Quiet street with little through traffic and near excellent schools (both the MBUSD Schools and the private American Martyrs School).  It is also a short walk to the Green Belt and walkable to downtown Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Village, and the beach.  

An opportunity to own a classic landmark home can only come available a few times in one's lifetime … don't let this one slip away!

Address: 3012 N. Poinsettia, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Price: $2,995,000

For more information, please contact Cindy Shearin at 310-200-8318 or cindy@theshearingroup.com

Cindy Shearin is the exclusive agent representing the Manhattan Beach/Redondo Beach, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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