Hidden between the boardwalks and boulevards, escape awaits at this modern beachside retreat.
![](https://walkerwarner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/santa-monica-modern-2021-mm-01-1600x1200.jpg)
Perfectly situated in the heart of the city, you are mere steps away from neighboring shops and restaurants. And a short walk of just a few blocks leads to the expansive Pacific coastline and its sandy beaches.
![](https://walkerwarner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/santa-monica-modern-2021-mm-05-1200x1600.jpg)
![](https://walkerwarner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/santa-monica-modern-2021-mm-03-1200x1600.jpg)
“The exteriors are clad in western red cedar and zinc to offer a sense of durability and longevity, and to help ground the house on the site.”
![](https://walkerwarner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/santa-monica-modern-2021-mm-07-1200x1600.jpg)
![](https://walkerwarner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/santa-monica-modern-2021-mm-12-1600x1200.jpg)
![](https://walkerwarner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/santa-monica-modern-2021-mm-12-1600x1200.jpg)
The house is a casual, inviting space to entertain family and friends, whether sharing a meal together or gathering around the outdoor fire pit. It also functions perfectly well for one, serving as a quiet retreat.
![](https://walkerwarner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/santa-monica-modern-2021-mm-13-1600x1200.jpg)
![](https://walkerwarner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/santa-monica-modern-2021-mm-11-1200x1600.jpg)
![](https://walkerwarner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/santa-monica-modern-2021-mm-11-1200x1600.jpg)
The interiors are minimal, boasting clean lines and a subdued materials palette of white oak and limestone. This serves as the perfect backdrop for a thoughtfully curated collection of artwork.
![](https://walkerwarner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/santa-monica-modern-2021-mm-18-1200x1600.jpg)
![](https://walkerwarner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/santa-monica-modern-2021-mm-15-1200x1600.jpg)
![](https://walkerwarner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/santa-monica-modern-2021-mm-19-1600x1200.jpg)
The courtyard, with its lush garden and seating areas, is an ideal space for outdoor entertaining. Hidden by a canopy of trees, it remains perfectly concealed from neighbors and passersby.
![](https://walkerwarner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/santa-monica-1200x1600.jpg)
![](https://walkerwarner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/santa-monica-n55-webvertical-1200x1600.jpg)
![](https://walkerwarner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/santa-monica-n55-webvertical-1200x1600.jpg)
“We created an urban forest, planting a dozen specimen trees for shade, privacy, and seasonal color to create nuanced spaces throughout the landscape.”
![](https://walkerwarner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/201320-n46-webvertical-1200x1600.jpg)
![](https://walkerwarner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/201320-n46-webvertical-1200x1600.jpg)
A private oasis hidden within a bustling neighborhood, it’s a place that offers respite and repose, under the shelter of eucalyptus trees and the warm glow of the setting sun.
![](https://walkerwarner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/201320-n45-weblandscape-e1678484721955-1600x1129.jpg)