Welcome to this warm and inviting, one owner, custom home combining traditional Spanish and Mediterranean elements in the heart of Santa Monica on a nearly 9,000 sf lot. Wonderful light filled spaces, high ceilings, beautiful archways and flowing floor plan make this a special offering in a prized north of Montana Ave. location. Enter into the double-height foyer which welcomes you into a spacious open living room with hardwood floors, elegant fireplace and built-in shelving. The kitchen, formal dining room, breakfast nook and adjacent family room all open up to the gardens. Totaling five en-suite bedrooms and a powder room, with four generous bedroom suites upstairs, highlighted by a large primary suite with vaulted ceilings, large bathroom, dual closets, separate seating lounge and private balcony overlooking spectacular gardens, trees, large pool and spa. The grounds are extremely private and feature a magnificent wood-beamed trellis with built in BBQ and dining area underneath. Oversized two car garage leads directly into the house and augmented systems include a water filtration system, ozone pool and backup generator. The home sits on a peaceful, treelined street with sidewalks in close proximity to the markets, shops and amenities of Montana Avenue.