This light and bright one-bedroom, one-bath condo sits in one of Santa Monica's most desirable neighborhoods, just five blocks from the beach. A rare location where you can walk to coffee, shopping, and the sand, all within a few minutes of home. Perched on the upper floor of a boutique 11-unit building, there is secure gated entry at both the front and rear. The living area is open and full of light, with a marble gas fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and hardwood floors throughout. Sliding French doors off the dining area open to a private balcony finished in terracotta tile. The kitchen has a skylight and stainless appliances, including a 5-burner gas range and a Fisher & Paykel refrigerator. The bedroom offers a generous mirrored closet and a ceiling fan, and the full bath has its own skylight along with a jacuzzi tub. Storage is plentiful throughout the bedroom and hallway, and the unit comes with an assigned off-street parking space and two large lockable storage units. The location exceptional. Palisades Park, Whole Foods, and Pavilions are all close by, with the Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade within easy reach. Montana Avenue and its shops, cafes, and restaurants are just a block away. An ideal spot for active living, walking, running, and biking. Blocks to the beach, minutes to the freeway, and surrounded by some of the best shopping and dining in the area, this home unlocks a sought-after Santa Monica lifestyle.