With its statuesque palms, gated archway entry, and private garden, this elegant Portico townhome offers cosmopolitan sophistication in a bright, Mediterranean setting. Exceptional detailing, such as hardwood floors, gorgeous Carrara marble countertops, and custom lighting suggest sparkling gatherings and and memorable evenings in the beautiful living areas and garden patio. Chandeliers and solar-powered skylights illuminate the entry hall, where there is a powder room and access to the laundry room and garage. The living/dining great room, a half-flight up, is a tranquil space, with a marble-hearth fireplace, built-in glass shelving, and French doors that open onto the entertainer’s patio, where there is a pair of fountains and a barbecue bar, as well as seating around a fire table. Adjoining the dining area is the beautiful, top-quality kitchen, with more glass shelves, marble countertops, fine tile work, and generous custom cabinetry. One flight up is an en-suite bedroom with high, chandelier ceilings, built-in cupboards and desk, walk-in closet, marble bath with herringbone tile floor, and a wraparound sun porch. On the top floor is the primary suite, which has vaulted ceilings with 18-foot-high windows, a beautiful wall treatment, soffit lighting, another marble fireplace, a walk-in closet with impressive built-ins, and a marble and tile bath with a double sink and vanity. A door from the suite opens onto a covered porch, with Catalina and peek-a-boo ocean views and room for lounging. The unit has a two-car garage with generous storage, central air conditioning, security system, and drip irrigation in the patio garden. The much-admired Portico community, convenient to Point Dume Village and nearby beaches, has a large, gated and heated pool, and sauna, plus an outdoor kitchen and bar area and a spacious dining pavilion.