If you are looking for a run of the mill cookie-cutter home in Manhattan Beach, perhaps you should look elsewhere. If on the other hand, you want a home filled with the personality and style that meets your shifting moods, you will love the way this remodeled luxury residence lives. The feeling is inspired from the moment you open the gate and see the trussed beam front porch and private shrouded front yard, reminiscent of classic Pasadena craftsman homes. The first impression at the front door is the great room with island kitchen and black steel doors leading to one of the vignetted exterior yard spaces, seamlessly spreading between the home and the detached two-car garage, which has cleverly been converted into indoor outdoor space, with a glass accordion door that opens 15 feet (and is easily converted back). Lustrous hardwood floors accent the living space. The sparking white cabinets in the chef's kitchen, with its complete array of state of the art appliances, are accented by dark stone counters and pulls. Natural light pours in and drenches the interior with warmth through an array of glass windows and doors. There are three bedrooms on the ground floor with two full baths. Plus a private family room at the back of the home, that is highlighted by a wood burning fireplace