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At the front of the main house, architect Danny Lim framed one of the original windows with new trim to give it a more modern feel and installed limestone on the porch and steps.

The meticulously preserved home rests at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on the famed Sea View Lane in one of L.A.'s historic districts known for midcentury-modern architecture.

A wide, pebbled driveway leads to the waterfront home, which sits on a lush, private lot.

Large stones, mature bamboo, fountains, and acacia trees create a Zen-inspired backyard. Other notable amenities of the property include a large lap pool, detached guest house, and a two-car garage.

To accommodate a young family leaving New York City, design firm Stewart-Schafer revamped the kitchen and living areas of an outdated upstate home in just three months.

Leo Marmol and Alisa Becket enjoy one of their home’s many outdoor spaces.