Designed by Cecil Gale, this Mediterranean retreat features an Andalusian guest house and organic gardens.
Hoteliers behind the renowned Surfrider Hotel in Malibu have brought their signature design aesthetic to the residential market, listing a meticulously restored 1930s Spanish turnkey estate for $6.595 million, as reported by Mansion Global.
Known as “Casa Princeton,” the single-story residence at 843 Princeton Street is situated in Santa Monica’s exclusive “Collegiate Streets” neighborhood. Initially designed in 1936 by architect Cecil Gale, the home was transformed by its current owners, internationally recognized architects and designers, to bridge the gap between historic architectural integrity and luxury hospitality.
The property comprises a three-bedroom main house and a permitted one-bedroom detached guest house, providing a total of four bedrooms and four bathrooms across 2,340 square feet. Interior highlights include hand-troweled plaster walls, original oak flooring, and custom Farrow & Ball pigments. The chef’s kitchen features professional-grade appliances from Miele, Thermador, and AGA Elise, paired with integrated Italian marble sinks…