258 16th St, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Widely published shingle style CA beach bungalow by much-admired architect Steve Giannetti. Framed by 2 giant palms & set amidst beau gardens on qt North of Montana st, this casual & comfortable, yet sophisticated home is filled w/ surprises at every turn. Tongue & grooved walls & ceilings, wide-board pine flrs, beams, windowed walls, French drs, extensive built-ins, window seats & antique architectural elements are backdrop for free-flowing, open flr plan. "Great room" consists of wful cook's kitchen, fam rm & sun rm, which open to patios, pvt yd, outdr FP & sparkling pl. FLR w/ FP, generous DR w/ FP & inviting lib/den. Extraordinary master has vaulted beamed ceilings & wrap- around windows that overlook a giant aprx 100-year-old Italian stone pine tree & create feeling of being in a tree house. Situated on desirable west side of st in Franklin School district & close to shops/restaurants on Montana Ave, this romantic & very special home represents an extremely rare offering.