Mirlo Gate Lodge Tower

Kinda difficult to drive past this structure, as I often do, and not be curious about its history.
My research reveals this:
The stone tower was built in 1926 as a home for the guard at the planned gated entrance to what would later become the area known as Valmonte, in Palos Verdes Estates.
Of course, the gated community never did become gated.
But the guardhouse still sits on a hill at the Torrance/​PVE border. The property is owned by the City of PVE, and the tower is rented out as a private residence.
The two-​story, 15-​foot-​in-​diameter structure has 18″ thick stone walls, containing a living room, kitchen, one bedroom and a bathroom. Cozy, I’d say.
There are some killer jetliner views enjoyed by properties in this area, if not obscured by trees. So, not sure if the tower has views, or not.
One thing I know: the tower is located on a winding, 2-​lane stretch of Via Valmonte that has no sidewalks… so, best to check out the historic tower from your car window & not on foot with camera as I did at rush hour today.
I nearly became roadkill trying to get a couple photos, but did survive.
Curiosity breeds adventure.
«I have discovered that even the mediocre can have adventures and even the fearful can achieve.»
Edmund Hillary
«Adventure, yeah. I guess that’s what you call it when everybody comes back alive.»
Mercedes Lackey

Awesome little castle right at the entrance to Palos Verdes Estates. I need to come back to take a better look around but worth the quick drive by. Quite unique for the area.