Magnificence in Malibu
A classic California beach house with extraordinary architectural details flourishes on 7 acres in the exclusive enclave of Malibu.
by Frances Maguire Paist
More than three quarters of a century ago, the 45,000 acres that comprise Malibu, Calif., belonged to just one family. In 1929, the same year that our country faced the beginning of the Great Depression, those acres reluctantly were opened up to the public by the Rindge family. It is perhaps fortunate for today's residents that those permitted to rent land parcels and then ultimately purchase them nine years later were a privileged few, many of them celebrities, because in the ensuing years, Malibu has retained its exclusivity and fiercely select nature. With a guard gate protecting them from the world outside, its inhabitants insist on privacy, which frequently seems like an impossible dream due to their celebrity status.
Location: Malibu, California
Price: $65 million
Square Footage: 15,000 square feet (main house)
Acreage: 7 acres
Special Features: Gated compound on its own private bluff, unsurpassed panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, private road to the beach, gourmet kitchen, projection booth, master bedroom with his-and-her bathrooms, six secondary bedrooms and nine remaining bathrooms, a sauna, two separate barns/stables, large riding ring, two guest houses, a gym, swimmer's pool, lighted tennis court, guard house, video security, eight-car attached garage and wine cellar.
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With a 27-mile coastline, Malibu has been called "utopia" and is famous for its warm, sandy beaches. The 7 acres comprising the lovely estate for sale along the Pacific Coast Highway are located on a bluff that provides a stunning view of the Pacific Ocean. Built in 1980, the 15,000-square-foot main house has seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. Says Jan Horn, executive director of the Architectural Division of Coldwell Banker Estates, "This is a quintessential California beach house with extraordinary architectural detail." Other pleasing features such as a gourmet kitchen, sauna, an eight-car attached garage and a wine cellar are additional amenities that add pizzazz.
Two stables zoned for horses and a large riding ring give the estate equestrian status. A detached gym, swimmer's pool and north/south tennis court extend the appeal to sports enthusiasts. Two guest houses and a private road to the beach wrap in those who simply enjoy the good life, and a gate house with video security ensures supreme solitude and protection of whatever is held dearest.
The private access to Malibu's sandy beach is perhaps the greatest asset this property has to offer, though ample land in an area where that commodity is quite scarce is another. But at the end of the day, the intangibles-privacy, beauty of the landscape as well as breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and a bluff-top place to call home-may win you over.
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