This exquisite estate boasts some of the most impressive ocean and coastline views in Los Angeles. "Villa Activista" is a trophy property located above legendary Bluff Cove in Palos Verdes Estates. This authentic French-Italian villa is a bit of an anomaly; tucked away for privacy and solitude, yet in a location that boasts quick accessibility to everything that is sought after in Palos Verdes... hiking, paddling, surfing, golf, and more. Painstakingly built upon nearly an acre of one of the most prestigious streets in the city, 612 Paseo del Mar distinguishes itself from its Manhattan/Hermosa Beach alternatives by providing its owners with the best of both worlds. L.A.'s premier surfing and hiking cove is located across the street, yet Villa Activista is privately positioned to deliver an "Acropolis effect”, supplying unobstructed, spectacular, natural scenery, yet remaining inconspicuous to the outside world. Built with truly no expense spared, hand selected materials were procured over half a decade from around the world: a majestic courtyard containing 300 year old paving stones from the south of France, limestone columns and balustrades, solid bronze French doors, and Roman roof tiles from the 1850’s. The striking Great Room features 28 foot ceilings above distressed walnut floors, adorned by a 5 foot high marble fireplace. The chef’s kitchen features a massive, 2”-thick, one-piece Carrara marble island, Sub-Zero refrigerators and Wolf oven. The ocean-facing pool, spa, loggia/guest house, fire pit and extensive gardens provide remarkable outdoor entertaining. Other amenities include a walnut paneled library, luxurious master-suite with his/her Carrara marble bathrooms and walk-in closets, a 3-car garage and elevator. Despite its secluded and bucolic feel, 612 Paseo del Mar is a mere 1/2 hour drive to LAX given its close proximity to Palos Verdes Estates' northern gateway. This is your chance to own one of the finest estates in the entire South Bay, and end a long day by closing your eyes to the sounds of crashing waves. To see more about the property, please see http://www.612paseodelmar.com/about/