Do you find a lot of people moving to Manhattan Beach this time of year?

Yes, summer is an ideal time to move to Manhattan Beach.  Our weather is always optimal, and the gorgeous beaches are the perfect escape for relaxing and enjoying some much-needed fun in the sun while in the midst of unpacking. Likewise, our downtown area is full of great restaurants with famous chefs, boutique shopping, coffee shops, surf shops, and paddleboard stores.  There is a perpetual laid-back spirit in the air here which makes acclimating easy.

For families, our schools are some of the best in California.  Most are Blue and Green Ribbon schools with excellent API scores.  Therefore, naturally, we have many clients moving at this time to be ready for the school year.

  Photo Credit: Linda Cotter

Are there any new areas in your market where you have seen a lot of growth? 

The Manhattan Village area of Manhattan Beach is seeing tremendous growth. Being the only gated community in Manhattan Beach isn’t the only thing that makes this area unique. In the Village, there are many cul-de-sac streets with no thru-traffic which is desirable for families with small children at play.  Also, the community backs up to the Manhattan Village Mall, an outdoor plaza that is currently under major renovation and contains national chain stores and boutique shopping, plus multiple dining options both upscale and casual. Additionally, Manhattan Village has direct access to the Manhattan Beach Country Club. The sprawling tennis club offers multiple courts and competitive level coaching, a state-of-the-art gym, an Olympic size adult pool as well as a kids pool, several restaurants, poolside dining including a cocktail bar, plus event space available for members to rent.

 Photo Credit: Linda Cotter

What amenities are buyers requesting more this time of year in their new homes?

As noted previously, our weather is perfect almost all year which welcomes blending the indoor/outdoor spaces.  Whether it is an indoor dining room or living area that opens onto an outdoor space, clients want disappearing glass doors to open completely to bring the indoors outside.

For residents in the sand section, we have a lot of requests for beach rooms on the ground floor which open onto a yard or outdoor space and typically include a wet bar and a big-screen television.  This community is very social so beach rooms are great for hosting parties, especially in the summer.

Photo Credit: Linda Cotter

Throughout Manhattan Beach, most newer or remodeled homes will feature full outdoor kitchens along with the dining and living areas.  Families with kids are requesting mudrooms and homework/homeschool spaces.  Likewise, the adults are working more out of their homes, therefore, a dedicated home office is an item high on the priority list. With the advent of Covid-19, these requests are all paramount.

Thanks to my 30 years in the marketplace, and my design and development skills, I know just how to assist my clients with their desires.  Whether they opt for upgrades and changes, building a new home or moving into a home that better addresses their current needs…I am equipped to tackle any of these directions.

Photo Credit: Linda Cotter

How are you spending the end of the summer?  

As much as I’d love to say vacationing in the South of France, I am actually delighted with all of my custom design & development projects, six of them at the moment, and closing four escrows as of this interview.  I love what I do, so secretly, it’s just as satisfying as any vacation I could desire.

Photo Credit: Linda Cotter

The post Manhattan Beach Real Estate Update, With Cindy Shearin appeared first on Haute Residence by Haute Living.

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.

Photo Credit: The Shearin Group

Photo Credit: The Shearin Group

Photo Credit: The Shearin Group

Photo Credit: The Shearin Group

The post A Charming Manhattan Beach Home By Cindy Shearin appeared first on Haute Residence by Haute Living.

In the spirit of the holiday season, Manhattan Beach is bustling with shoppers in the charming downtown area, while locals toast with holiday cheer and nosh on delightful fare from a variety of upscale eateries the town is brimming with. This lively community is home to fun events for the whole family from the famous Holiday Fireworks Show, to the Pier Tree Lighting Ceremony, and kids can even get a glimpse of Santa Claus who rides his magic sleigh through the streets each night leading up to Christmas.

After the holidays, the pop-up snow park melts and the twinkling lights come down. That is when Manhattan Beach locals kick their travel schedules into high-gear with ease. Being a great spot for ‘staycation’ or ‘vacation’, Manhattan Beach proves a near-perfect location for both the jet setter and the homebody.

Photo Credit: Brandi Ibrao

One can ski and surf on the same day if they so determine from this SoCal hot spot thanks to being just minutes from LAX International Airport. For winter-sports lovers, one can be in Lake Tahoe in just 75 minutes, or an easy drive to Mammoth Ski Resort in 4-5 hours. Unique to many other cities, Manhattan Beach Unified School District gives their students a full week-long vacation in February dedicated to skiing, known as Ski Week, and the locals take full advantage.

For those preferring a staycation, the sandy beach is right in the backyard and the city offers endless options for camps to keep kids fit and busy from surf lessons and volleyball to marine learning camps at the aquarium. Likewise, visiting great places like Disneyland, and Universal Studio are close enough to drop in any day during the break.

Those keeping it local can enjoy the festive village-like atmosphere in downtown Manhattan Beach. Beach-chic boutiques, cheese & wine specialty stores, cocktail bars and famous restaurants all blend happily together with a vibrant permanent-vacation ambiance.

We love our unique beach town and helping clients find the perfect home or vacation property to fit their lifestyle in this amazing area. We are proud to serve the community in this capacity for over 30 years and look forward to building many more successful relationships in the future.

Consistently our firm, The Shearin Group, is ranked in the top 1% of Realtors nationwide and holds the long-ranking position as top agents in Manhattan Beach within our partnership affiliate program through the exclusive brokerage firm Strand Hill Christie’s International Real Estate. To that, our greatest desire is for you and your family to know that you are in good hands with The Shearin Group. This means the world to us.

Address: 13 Lafayette Court, Manhattan Village, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Price: $1,499,000

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.

The post Why Manhattan Beach Makes The Perfect Stay-cation appeared first on Haute Residence by Haute Living.