The Merle Norman House is an historic ocean view estate built for cosmetics magnate Merle Norman located at 2523 Third Street in

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. It was constructed during the Great Depression in 1935 with a mix of

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and

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designed by architect Ellis G. Martin. The 4,722 square foot estate includes a sweeping staircase leads to the living room, which spans the front of the house. A dining room, a library/study room, a den, a breakfast room, four bedrooms and five bathrooms are among the living spaces. It also includes a guest room and courtyard. The master suite features

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views, a sitting room, two bathrooms and a circular dressing room. The house was designated as Santa Monica Historic Landmark 32 on June 10, 1996. It sold in 2015 for $4.1 million.

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