23826 MALIBU ROAD

From the private garden courtyard to the sun-soaked decks above the sand, this is an oceanfront estate designed for exquisite comfort and entertaining. Complete with a detached media suite and guest house, the home has a spacious, open layout, and high ceilings. The double-height foyer, with a wet bar, steps up to the main living/dining/kitchen area. At one end of this grand space is a wall of glass that opens onto a huge beachfront deck, generously appointed with Jacuzzi, firepit, and ample room for dining, lounging, and gatherings. Inside, the great room’s details include a fireplace, beautiful built-in cabinetry, a large dining area, and a gorgeous chef’s kitchen with additional bar seating. Completing the main floor is a lovely, bright bedroom/office that opens to the courtyard. On the home’s upper floor there are three bedrooms, including the spectacular primary suite. With exceedingly high plank-and-beam wood ceiling, beautiful built-in lighted shelving and nightstands, a fireplace, custom closets, a separate office, and a luxurious bath, this sensational retreat is highlighted by an enormous window-wall and a private balcony with sunrise-to-sunset views of the beach, the ocean, and Catalina Island. At the front of the house, the media suite consists of a huge room with shaded skylights, speaker system, projector and large screen, plus room for dining, doors that open onto the courtyard, and an en-suite powder room. An outside staircase leads to the guest suite upstairs. Colorful and bright, with high ceilings and a private balcony, the suite has a living/dining area, full kitchen, ocean-view bedroom, en-suite bath, and additional storage space. On the side of the main house, there is an outdoor shower, storage for wetsuits, surfboards, and other equipment, while a gated staircase leads from the back deck to the wide, white-sand beach below. This is an extraordinary property of great sophistication and style in a magnificent setting. $42,500,000.