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“The scorched larch timber protects against water and is a beautiful, sustainable process that avoids harsh chemicals and paints,” Andrew says.

This fireplace is lined with the same bricks as the plinth, so there’s “a relationship between new and old,” explains Dovey.

In addition to a heated swimming pool, the property also comes with a caretaker's house and horse stable.

A covered side patio further extends the living spaces outside, creating easy indoor/outdoor flow.

A marble-lined bathroom offers an oversized soaking tub to help unwind.

A peek at one of the bedrooms overlooking the lush backyard.

The main dining area features floor-to-ceiling French doors which lead to an adjacent patio.

A large island anchors the kitchen. Built-in cabinets provide ample storage.

Just off the atrium is a gourmet chef’s kitchen with stainless-steel Viking appliances, a double oven, and a built-in microwave.

Laurie, who had lived on a boat in the Seine, wanted to bring a nautical feeling to the dwelling. Fisher responded with a curved roof that looks like a boat hull from the inside and a rolling wave from the outside—an homage to the nearby ocean and surf culture in Venice.

The two-bedroom, one-bathroom structure spans 1,350 square feet and features walls of glass that overlook a grassy yard.

The 5.7-acre lot includes a 50-foot Johnston Vidal lap pool and an open-air movie pavilion is outfitted with a wind screen and catering kitchen.

The primary bathroom boasts a curvilinear, penny-tiled tub.