Updated one-of-a kind architectural custom smart home designed by architect Roger North of Robinson North Architects as his own residence. Built in 2003, this 4 beds/3 bath house is turnkey with a lot of meticulously maintained luxurious features and an ideal modern layout with the kitchen, family room, downstairs bedroom and upstairs master suite all facing the peaceful & very private backyard. The backyard has the coveted west exposure to capture those amazing ocean breezes and includes custom brickwork & lush, beautiful landscaping that make it feel like an oasis. The windows bathe the home in natural light, purposefully placed by the architect to allow for cross-ventilation to maximize the natural airflow. The house is located in the heart of Torrance near the Del Amo mall with just minutes to the beach and quick access to freeways. The house is also a short distance to multiple shopping locations, banks, parks & restaurants. Key features include: Vaulted ceilings in the kitchen, family room and in every room & bathroom upstairs, as well as in the garage, fully equipped kitchen with an island, stainless steel LG Studio appliances & custom kitchen cabinets, Aquasana water filtration system to the refrigerator, elegant artisan travertine tile in the master bath along with a deep large soaker tub, stone countertop on the vanity, and a dual headed shower, Sierra Pacific custom casement double pane crank style windows, granite countertops in kitchen, laundry room & in the two secondary baths, underground utilities, clay tile roof with skylight, wired for 5.1 surround sound in the family room, separate laundry room with a sink and Samsung washer & dryer, all solid core doors throughout the house including the unique custom double closet doors, raised foundation, modern wide plank engineered European oak hardwood flooring, high recovery water heater & recirculating pump, Kohler plumbing fixtures, Crate & Barrel light fixtures and curtain rods, Emtek cabinet knobs, Hunter Douglas cordless blinds, LED recessed lights, finished garage with custom built-in cabinets and epoxy floor. The house was designed to maximize storage space with plenty of custom cabinets, closets, and built-ins on both floors with an attic upstairs and 2 sheds in the backyard. Smart home features include: Nest thermostat, dimmers & switches, Rachio sprinkler system, Volt landscape lights, Arlo security cameras and door locks.