8216 Zitola Terrace, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Mid-century modern by Friel & Linde, 1962. 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,241 sq ft, near the Playa del Rey bluffs. Minutes to the beach and the Ballona Creek bike path. | Two large living areas, each with vaulted ceilings, a fireplace and a wall of glass from floor to ceiling. Exposed beams extend through the glass to the outside. The sunken living room is paneled in redwood. | The private entry is a large deck a level above the street that serves as outdoor living space, with double doors under a deep roof overhang. | Inside, the entry flows into the dining room and the living room, stepping down toward the ocean view and wrap-around balcony. The wide entry hall leads upward to the family room, stepping up toward a mature, terraced backyard garden of palms, bougainvillea, juniper and redwood. | The kitchen has original 1962 cabinetry and newer appliances, a skylight and north windows, providing ample natural light throughout the day. | The family room extends...