Courtesy of BEACH REAL ESTATE GROUP, Tamara Suminski 310-514-6081
Property Description
542 Altair Place is a rare jewel and a standout Venice architectural residence originally designed owned and occupied by renowned architect Steven Shortridge. Shortridge created this home as a personal expression of thoughtful design, emphasizing continuity over time and a strong connection between interiors and the outdoor landscape. Warm Douglas fir ceilings with a refined ceiling reveal, custom cabinetry throughout, and a sculptural floating staircase reflect a level of craftsmanship seldom found in residential architecture. The home balances intimacy, light, and connection to the outdoors. Though modest in scale, thoughtfully composed outdoor living environments extend the residence beyond its interior footprint, inviting year-round enjoyment of Southern Californias climate. The grounds feature multiple intimate settings, anchored by two gas-fired fire pit lounges and a serene water featureideal for entertaining and retreat. The landscape was designed by acclaimed landscape architect Jay Griffith, transforming the property into a private sanctuary deeply integrated with the architecture. After purchasing the property directly from Shortridge in 2013, the current owner commissioned him to design a second-floor addition. Shortridge created a cantilevered, floating second story and incorporated state of the art sound-proofed windows throughout the home to create a still and serene environment. This true architectural masterpiece was the last project Shortridge worked on before his untimely passing. This two-bedroom, two-bath retreat offers a quiet, calming atmosphere with
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Property Details and Features
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Appliances & Equipment
- “Dishwasher”
- “Refrigerator”
- “Gas Oven”
- “Gas Stove”
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Bathrooms
- 2 total bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms
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Bedrooms
- 2 total bedrooms
- 2 possible bedrooms
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Building
- Built in 1934
- Building area total: 1106
- 2 stories
- 2 stories total
- Living area: 1106
- Living area units: Sqft
- Building area units: Sqft
- Entry level: 1
- “Contemporary”
- “No Common Walls”
- “2 Story”
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Community
- 1 unit in community
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Cooling
- “Central Forced Air”
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Exterior Features
- Patio and porch features: “Deck”, “Patio”
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Fence
- “Privacy”
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Fireplaces
- “Fire Pit”
- “Gas”
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Floors
- “Tile”
- “Wood”
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Water Features
- Irrigation source: “Sprinklers”
- Water source: “Public”
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Heating
- “Forced Air Unit”
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Interior Features
- “Copper Plumbing Partial”
- “Corian Counters”
- “Recessed Lighting”
- “Stone Counters”
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Listing
- Listing ID: SB26013568
- List price: $3,100,000
- 59 days on market
- Listing contract date: 2025-12-23
- Special listing conditions: “Standard”
- “Cash To New Loan”
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Lot
- 2,694 size sqft
- Size area: 0.0618
- Size units: Acres
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Parking
- Total: 1
- “Gated”
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Pool
- “N/K”
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Property
- Property subtype: Detached
- Property type: Residential
- Zoning: LARD1.5
- “Additions/Alterations”
- “Turnkey”
- “Updated/Remodeled”
- “Courtyard”
- “Neighborhood”
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Security Features
- “Security System”
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Sewer
- “Public Sewer”
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Spa
- “See Remarks”
