Home of the Day: Holding court in a Venice home designed for serenity

Designed around a center courtyard, this contemporary home offers a layer of privacy and serenity in Venice’s urban environment.

Wood, metal and stone details feature prominently within the home, designed by architectural firm Marmol Radziner, while walls of glass bring views of the outdoor living spaces inside. For creative types, a cleverly conceived bonus room sits within a glass garage and doubles as an office/studio or a showplace for a trophy car.

Address: 613 Santa Clara Ave., Venice, 90291

Price: $4.775 million

Built: 2016

Lot size: 5,170 square feet

House size: 3,644 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms

Features: Courtyard garden; hardwood and concrete floors; recessed lighting; chef’s kitchen with European appliances, extra-large island, extensive storage; master retreat with built-in closet organization and soaking tub; wrap-around balcony; rooftop deck with outdoor speakers and wet bar

About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 90291 ZIP Code in August was $1.7 million based on 20 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 4.7% increase in median price compared with the same time last year.

Agents: Kerry Ann Sullivan and Tamra Pardee, Halton Pardee + Partners, (310) 907-6517

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