Lenny LaRocca

Some homes make you choose between beach proximity and everyday livability. This one doesn't. Picture your Tuesday morning: coffee on an oversized private balcony, then a short walk to Pier Avenue for breakfast — one of the best strips of coffee shops, restaurants, and local retail in the South Bay. An afternoon on the Greenbelt, the tree-lined path that runs from Hermosa all the way to Manhattan Beach, popular with runners, walkers, and dog owners every day of the week. And minutes from your front door is the strand, the surf, and one of the most storied beach volleyball cultures in the world — permanent nets, deep sand courts, and a legacy that helped shape the professional game. The Friday farmers market is steps away. This is not a vacation fantasy. This is what daily life looks like from 1134 Cypress. Inside, the layout tells its own story. Bedrooms sit on the middle level — quiet, private, tucked away from the energy above. Climb the stairs and the home opens up entirely: vaulted ceilings, a stacked-stone fireplace, warm wood floors running through a kitchen that looks exactly like what buyers spend years renovating toward — black cabinetry, white quartz counters, a farmhouse sink, stainless appliances. A powder room on the living level keeps the main floor self-contained. The balcony off the living room is generous for a townhome — the kind of outdoor space you'll actually use, not just photograph. Downstairs, both bedrooms are primary suites. One includes a walk-in closet, which is rarer than it should be at this price point in this market. The second suite flexes easily — guest space, home office, or a private retreat for whoever needs one. Two-car garage. New roof (2017), new siding (2016), furnace and water heater replaced in 2020. Nothing on the deferred maintenance list. Homes at this location, in this condition, move quickly in Hermosa. This is the one worth seeing first.