Rebuilt and expanded from the original 1930s structure, this modern Mediterranean home, hidden from the street behind a towering hedge, retains all the charm and warmth of its original heritage yet also boasts a very large open floorplan perfect for today's casual lifestyle. This light and bright house, with hardwood floors throughout, features: an expansive formal living room with a soaring two-story ceiling, fireplace and large arched windows; a spacious formal dining room opening to a central wet bar; a guest bedroom with bath; a gracious private office and a gourmet center island kitchen with high-end stainless appliances, breakfast area, and large family room all opening to the rear yard through French doors. The upstairs consists of a walkway overlooking the living room, two sizable family bedrooms with en suite baths, and a grand primary suite with a sitting room, fireplace, wet bar, large closet, sumptuous marble bath, and French doors leading to a private balcony. The rear yard has a gleaming pool, built-in BBQ, grassy area and detached cabana with wet bar and half bath. The house also has a powder room, central multi-zone HVAC and a detached two-car garage opening to rear alley. Centrally located only minutes from Brentwood Country mart, tony shops/restaurants on Montana, Third Street Promenade, and Santa Monica Pier make this truly a must-see