$1,495,000

Privacy, serenity, and stunning ocean views come together in this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath treetop retreat perched on Playa del Rey's coveted First Hill. Tucked away in a peaceful setting, this special home offers an incredible connection to the outdoors, with multiple inviting spaces to relax, entertain, and take in the coastal surroundings.Beyond the secure entrance and two-car garage, illuminated stairs lead you up to an expansive front deck with beautiful city views and built-in heaters, creating the perfect setting for year-round outdoor living, entertaining, or simply enjoying the evening breeze. This incredible extension of the home provides a welcoming outdoor living space before you even step inside.Inside, the home is filled with natural light thanks to thoughtfully placed windows and multiple skylights. An open, flowing floor plan creates an effortless connection between the living spaces and the outdoors, leading you from the front deck through the home and into a magical, secret garden-style backyard.Beautifully landscaped with lush greenery, colorful flowers, and multiple terraced areas, the backyard feels like your own private hillside sanctuary. Enjoy dinner beneath the spacious covered patio, cocktails on the elevated seating terrace, or wander up to the upper garden, where gorgeous ocean views provide the perfect backdrop for a quiet afternoon of reading, a hammock nap, or taking in the sunset while listening to the sounds of the coast.Just a quarter mile from the sand, this location offers the quintessential Southern California beach lifestyle. Playa del Rey is one of the Westside's best-kept secrets, loved for its relaxed coastal atmosphere, beautiful stretches of beach, and refreshingly easy parking compared to some of its more congested neighboring beach communities. Downtown Playa del Rey is filled with beloved neighborhood staples, from morning coffee and brunch at Playa Provisions to local favorites like The Shack, Bacari PDR, and Cantalini's Salerno Beach Restaurant. Whether you're heading out for a morning beach walk, biking along the coast, grabbing dinner with friends, or catching a sunset over the Pacific, everything that makes this community so special is right at your fingertips. Offering a rare combination of privacy, abundant outdoor living space, and ocean views, this one-of-a-kind retreat captures the laid-back charm and effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle that make Playa del Rey such a special place to call home.