1609 Via Montemar This beautifully updated Palos Verdes Estates home combines comfortable living with refined details and ocean views. Behind a gated entry, a private front courtyard offers a welcoming outdoor space with room for a dining table and grill setup—ideal for casual gatherings or quiet evenings at home. Inside, the open layout begins with a bright dining area that flows seamlessly into the remodeled kitchen. The kitchen features granite countertops, custom cabinetry, premium stainless-steel appliances including a 6-burner Thermador range and garden window. A small peninsula provides additional bar seating for casual dining. The adjoining living room serves as the heart of the home, featuring hardwood floors, fireplace and a dramatic retractable La Cantina glass door that opens to a deck finished with concrete and tile details. From here, you can enjoy partial ocean views and the refreshing coastal breezes that define Palos Verdes living. The main level also includes a tranquil primary suite with oversized windows, custom shutters and a private bath, along with a spacious second bedroom and a hallway bath offering dual sinks, a roomy glass shower and custom tilework. Downstairs, you’ll find a third bedroom, another full bathroom, laundry room and a versatile fourth bedroom with its own fireplace, sink, built-in cabinetry and sliding doors leading to the rear patio and grassy yard. This flexible space works perfectly as a second primary suite, media room or cozy family room. Additional highlights include a 3-zone A/C system with two condensers, updated windows and doors, and an EV charger in the attached two-car garage. Just minutes from Malaga Cove Plaza, scenic trails, award-winning schools, and pristine local beaches, this home offers a thoughtful blend of function, flexibility and the easy elegance that makes Palos Verdes Estates so desirable.