3002 18th St Santa Monica, CA 90405

Welcome to a beautifully updated California traditional residence in Santa Monica's sought-after Sunset Park neighborhood, where timeless architecture meets modern design. Towering pine trees frame the entry and an established landscape of mature trees and a grassy front lawn. Located on a very desirable street, just moments from Ocean Park's shops and restaurants, the home offers a sense of privacy and effortless Santa Monica living. A natural stone entry, stucco garden wall, inviting front porch, and front deck bordered by privacy hedging create a welcoming transition from the street to the home. Inside, the character of the home is immediately evident through exposed wood-beamed ceilings, a stone-clad gas fireplace in the living room, and a mudroom off the foyer. The single-level floor plan offers four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms centered around a spacious family room that serves as the heart of the home. The primary suite is a peaceful retreat featuring high ceilings, garden views, dual closets, and double doors opening directly to the backyard. The spa-inspired bathroom includes a Taj Mahal quartzite curbless shower with a built-in bench, dual-sink vanity, and dedicated linen closet. A private junior suite is positioned on the opposite side of the home, offering exceptional separation and privacy. With direct access to the front deck off the living room, the suite enjoys its own connection to the outdoors and includes a spacious closet. The ensuite bathroom features a freestanding soaking tub, large walk-in curbless shower, dual-sink vanity with storage, and sandstone-colored natural stone tile. A light and bright third bedroom offers an ensuite bathroom featuring colorful green tile accents and a distinctive bathtub and shower. The fourth bedroom provides flexibility as a home office or bedroom, with a nearby powder room. At the center of the home, the chef's kitchen blends timeless materials with modern function, featuring a Thermador six-burner range, built-in refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, microwave drawer, and Taj Mahal quartzite countertops. Custom white oak cabinetry, a pull-out pantry, and warm brass fixtures and hardware from Ferguson and Restoration Hardware create an inviting space designed for everyday living and entertaining.Designed for the Southern California lifestyle, two sets of bi-fold doors from the living room and family room open to multiple outdoor spaces, extending the home's living areas into the garden. With over 500 square feet of outdoor deck space, there is generous room for relaxing, dining, and entertaining al fresco. The family room includes a dedicated stackable laundry closet and linen cabinet storage. Wide-plank white oak flooring runs throughout the home.Thoughtfully updated from the ground up, the home features all-new electrical and electrical panel, new plumbing, sewer line improvements, a new composite and architectural metal roof, Andersen windows, new HVAC throughout, and wired for EV charging . Driveway on the property fits parking for up two SUV cars. Ideally located in award-winning Grant Elementary and Santa Monica schools and adjacent to local favorites such as Layla's Bagels and Thyme Cafe, this Sunset Park residence is a beautifully crafted home that celebrates thoughtful design, effortless indoor-outdoor living, and the enduring charm of one of Santa Monica's most cherished neighborhoods.