Commandingly perched on an oversized corner lot just steps from the beach and boasting sweeping, sand, wave & horizon views, 2160 Monterey Blvd is a true Hermosa Beach icon that can never be replicated.

Envisioned by noted architect Earl Heitschmidt (designer of the original CBS Studios building, Biltmore Hotel and William Wrigley Estate), this modernist private resort features 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 3 levels of dramatic, light-filled living space.

Built for effortless entertaining, the homes open-concept main level artfully combines a large living space with fireplace, terrace, airy dining area and sleek chefs kitchen with stainless appliances all sharing breathtaking ocean views.

Rounding out the main level are 2 guest bedrooms.

Ascending the light-flooded, atrium-lined central staircase brings you to the owners escape.

Here, a spacious bedroom, private office, custom walk-in closet and spa-like, skylit bathroom with twin sinks, double-headed shower and sumptuous soaking tub create an intoxicating ambiance framed by jaw-dropping ocean vistas.

The best location for spotting waves, however, is either this levels massive terrace with fire pit and custom designed, motorized retractable awnings or the homes crown: a rooftop terrace with 360 views.

Descending to the homes first floor is a revelation.

Here, a spacious family/game/entertainment room opens to a breathtaking backyard, almost unheard of in the sand section: intensely private, bursting with mature tropical landscaping and wrapping dramatically around the home, this secluded zen-like space offers a cedar hot tub,