1240 Keats St

In the sought after Mira Costa area of Manhattan Beach, this one has everything and some extras too. In this home a family was raised, art was made, and celebrations were enjoyed. Come on in...just beyond the entry is a roomy living area, warmed up with a fireplace, bay window and seating, and open to the dining area. The updated kitchen is the heart of this home, with a welcoming peninsula style breakfast bar and plenty of space for seating and eating, and also extends to the family room, open to the awesome backyard. The downstairs portion of the home is complete with a ground floor bedrm (currently being used as an office with custom cabinetry) and bathrm with designer fixtures and finishes. Upstairs we have 3 beds, 2 baths and lots of storage. The primary suite opens up to a large south facing balcony overlooking the back yard, and the primary bathrm is updated with stone countertops, dual sinks, a large shower and tons of cabinetry. The 2 additional bedrms both have lots of closet space with built-ins, and share a bathrm off the hallway. As great as the interior is, it's the front and back yards that really set this one apart...and will be where you live!! The front yard is secluded from the street behind a walled-in courtyard, lush with gorgeous mature landscape. The backyard is a brick accented patio (some might say dance floor or party area) surrounded by tropical greens, plants, and fruit trees. There's a large portion of the patio ready for a big dining table and the other side outfitted with a built-in BBQ / refrigerator/ prep space. And guess what else...an infrared sauna (really!). All of this feels a little like it's magically glowing over/under landscape lights, tree lights, and strings of party lights. Even the oversized attached garage is special as it's now being used as an art studio/workspace with tons of storage, laundry area, and even AC. And if you don't need the extra living/work space, some of the perimeter storage can be removed and the automatic roll up door makes it convenient for you to pull in and out. The owners have enjoyed energy/cost savings since they installed Tesla solar panels; buyers will be able to assume the lease of this fairly new system. "There's too much storage space"...said no one ever! You won't be disappointed with all the built-ins, cabinetry, cupboards and closets...plantation shutters, skylight, ceiling fans, and the overall feel of this happy home. Come home, and get ready to make a lifetime of memories.