Rolling Hills Mid Century Above the Clouds

The Fixer No One Understood—Until We Brought It Back to Life

White mid-century home with a curved stone path across the lawn and a glimpse of water beyond the patio.

Challenge

Competed with 9 other agents to win the listing based upon my vision to restore and update the home’s enduring mid-century modern style while addressing decades of deferred maintenance that would detour buyers. Navigate complications with multiple Sellers and conflicting desires. Overcome complex challenges with the lot lines, utilities, neighbor disputes and City.

Furnished deck overlooking the ocean at sunset, framed by a large tree and white roof overhang.

Strategy

Work intimately with the General Contractor and trades through to completion on all details including re-roofing, re-landscaping, restoring a barn, remodeling bathrooms and salvaging key design aspects native to the home’s distinctive character.  Marketing the home’s ultimate privacy on a cul-de-sac with sweeping ocean views and incomparable location above the clouds on the highest point of the peninsula, while dealing with challenges of frequent weather changes due to the altitude.

Open-plan mid-century living room with vaulted wood ceiling, stone wall, kitchen island, and dining area.

Result

Netted the Sellers at least $500,000 over other agents property value estimates by rehabilitating the home.  

Before & After

Front Exterior

Mid-century home with white siding, a stone entry, and a broad brown tiled roof.
White mid-century home with warmly lit windows, a curved stone walkway, and a landscaped lawn at dusk.

Before & After

Bedroom

Bedroom with a peach textured accent wall, curtained window, and belongings covering the bed.
Mid-century bedroom with a wooden bed, blue lamps, a large dresser, and tall windows.

Before & After

Primary Bath

Bathroom with a white vanity, dark towels, and light bath mats on a warm-toned floor.
Bathroom with a wood vanity, marble-look countertop, and bold blue-and-white patterned shower tile.

Before & After

Office room

Unfurnished room with wood-paneled walls, exposed beams, and boxes and debris scattered across the carpet.
Home office with exposed wooden beams, a dark desk, vintage typewriter, and patterned rug.

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Liz Bird is known for being approachable, honest and a relentless agent for her clients’ interests. She has an undeniable talent creating value for her clients, helping them visualize and transform properties.

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2501 N Sepulveda Blvd Fl 2
Manhattan Beach CA 90266

Liz Gallucci Bird | CA DRE# 01998069
Vista Realty, Inc.