1218 9th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Spacious, Secluded, & Sunny Santa Monica Beach Cottage Condo, 2 Story townhouse in 12-unit complex. 2-car gated garage parking. Sunny all day long. This special home underwent a quarter million dollar renovation, done for me to live in, to my... specifications for maximizing elegance in both hominess and ergonomics. In Santa Monica, there are so many units that are designed to be rentals, to squeeze as much profit out of tenants as possible with superficial, trendy, and fragile amenities. This home is not like that.

The front door steps out onto a quiet flower-filled courtyard. The floors are made of gleaming, solid maple hardwood. Custom-built kitchen with expansive stainless steel countertops. New stove, fridge and microwave. 8' kitchen desk functions as a home office or place for gadgets and countertop appliances (can anyone say "instapot?"). Living room/dining room area has 9' ceilings, a custom fireplace, and painted wood paneling in beach-cottage style, with an adorable plant-filled patio. There's a hideaway half-bath nestled near a built-in bookshelf. Upstairs are two very big bedrooms with high, sun-flooded pitched-roof ceilings. Two full bathrooms and a front-loading washer and dryer are upstairs. The master bedroom has a west-facing balcony. The gated parking is directly under the condo with a private staircase and an 8 x 8 x 3 storage unit.

The school districts are Roosevelt, Lincoln, and SAMOHI. I raised my son here as a single mother, and we felt safe and civilized with room to breathe. I am responsive because I value a good relationship with my tenant, one that is based on knowing how important this home is to both of us. This apartment is a peaceful haven in the heart of the most walkable, foodie-friendly neighborhood in the world! Read More