The Malibu Real Estate Blog

Marisol Malibu’s Showcase House Wins Three Grand “Gold Nugget” Awards, Including House of the Year at the 48th Annual Pacific Coast Builders Conference & Exposition.

The Judges Statement on the Marisols Malibu Beach House: “Incorporating years of study of coastal botanical habitat, the developer sought to place these homes into an indigenous botanical garden. Respecting landforms while creating strong architectural spaces that blur the lines between inside and outside make this a perfect home for the gentle Southern California climate. The judges were impressed with the strong artful interior architecture and creation of elegant casual lifestyle. The homes were designed with multigenerational private suites to allow for the return of friends and family. The homes attained a “Build It Green” certification by utilizing recycled materials and large shade overhangs.”

I’ve been up the showcase home numerous times and can only say that a visit to the site will completely redefine your definition of luxury craftsmanship. Every inch of the home has been thoughtfully designed for experiencing what living at the beach is all about. Just take my word on this and go visit the property then go have lunch have Neptune’s Net. Call for a showing. 310 699 8428 for a look at Malibu real estate‘s newest additions.

On Monday mornings we have an office meeting where about 40 agents gather to talk about the market. We also take a poll where agents submit what they think the best buy is within the Malibu real estate market. Today almost every agent nodded in agreement when the house on Harbor Vista was discussed. It’s on my radar as a best buy and it should be on yours too if you want a great Malibu home under $2.3m.

From the MLS “LOCATED BEHIND A PRIVATE GATE AT THE END OF A QUITE CUL-DE-SAC WITH SPECTACULAR OCEAN, CITY LIGHT AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS. THIS RECENTLY RE-MODELED HOME OFFERS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR THE BUYER MOVING TO MALIBU WHO ENJOYS ENTERTAINING AND WANTS THE OPTION OF WORKING FROM HOME. THE FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN PROVIDES SPECTACULAR VIEWS FROM THE LIVING ROOM, MASTER BEDROOM, FAMILY ROOM, DINING AREA, KITCHEN AND OFFICE.”

Listed with Marcus Beck

I’ve seen a lot of unique offerings, but never a package deal like this…..A Malibu home for sale has come on the market for $44,000,000. That’s a big number for a bluff-side home on Point Dume considering I just sold a better, similar size lot for $11m just down the road. Last Thursday I had the chance to go check it out on caravan, held on Thursdays in Malibu.

What I found was an amazing, palatial estate of grand proportions perched above Big Dume bay. Read this MLS description and you’ll soon see what makes this Malibu homes for sale so special…..”INCLUDED IN THIS SALE IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND AUTO MUSEUM OF APPROX 7,000 SF. THIS ARCHITECTURAL ESTATE IS BEYOND COMPARE AND SURPASSES THE MOST DISCRIMINATING EXPECTATION. SITTING ON A DRAMATIC OCEAN BLUFF, THIS IMPRESSIVE HOME OPENS TO NEVER ENDING VIEWS OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN. THE 11,741 SF PROPERTY IS SUPPORTED BY A COMBINATION OF MASSIVE ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS RISING OVER 40 FEET WHICH ARE IN TURN SOFTENED BY LAVISH FOLIAGE WEAVING ITS WAY UP TO A BACKYARD FILLED WITH DELIGHTFUL TRANQUILITY AND IMPRESSIVE VIEWS OF THE MALIBU COAST; THE OUTDOORS FEATURE A 62 FOOT ITALIAN GLASS-TILED POOL AND SEPARATE 18 FOOT SPA WITH AUTOMATIC OZONE CLEANING SYSTEMS. INTERIOR INCLUDES A PROFESSIONAL SCREENING ROOM, TOP-OF-THE-LINE CHEF’S KITCHEN, TRAVERTINE FLOORING, AND SPECTACULAR MASTER SUITE. CEILINGS ARE 14 FEET TALL, AND THROUGHOUT THE HOME THERE ARE FLOOR-TO-CEILING GLASS DOORS, WHICH PROVIDE A BEAUTIFUL AND SEAMLESS TRANSITION BETWEEN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR.”

Did you catch the part where a 7000 sq.ft. auto museum comes with the purchase? That’s right, you get another home on Point Dume that was designed just to house a car collection. While I was in the main house I heard every agent make the same comment…..”Did you see the cars?”

I ran over the other house and my oh my……not just any car collection but a stable of honest to goodness real exotic race cars. Check out the pics below.

A Cliff May mid-century hit the Malibu real estate market last night. The home, located in Bonsall Canyon, came on the market at $2,495,000 and has an ideal yard for kids with pool, large grassy areas, and mature sycamore trees for monkeying around. If you don’t know about Bonsall Canyon, let me just give you my local opinion…..it’s one of the nicest, most private canyons around and is a short stroll from the beach and close to Malibu schools. A well written description from the MLS…. “OCCASIONALLY A “TRULY SPECIAL” PROPERTY IS LISTED FOR SALE.THIS RESTORED CLASSIC MID-CENTURY SINGLE-STORY HOME DESIGNED BY ACCLAIMED ARCHITECT CLIFF MAY WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY;THE MOST MAGICAL BACKYARD YOU WILL EVER SEE.THE HOME OFFERS CLIFF MAY’S SIGNATURE FLOOR-TO-CEILING WINDOWS THAT SEAMLESSLY EMBRACE INDOOR–OUTDOOR LIVING WHILE EXPERIENCING THE BREATHTAKING & GATED ± ACRE LOT(APX 200 FT X 200 FT) TROPICALLY LANDSCAPED,TOWERING SYCAMORE TREES THAT ARE LIT AT NIGHT W/LED LIGHTS;CREATING A FAIRYTALE ATMOSPHERE(AN EVENING SHOWING IS A MUST).BRAND NEW POOL WITH WATERFALL,SPA & FIRE PIT & LOCATED ON ONE OF MALIBU’S MOST ACCLAIMED STREET OF BONSALL CYN;ACROSS THE STREET FROM ZUMA BEACH & AT THE END OF CUL-DE-SAC ARE HIKING,RUNNING & HORSE TRAILS OF THE SM MOUNTAINS.NEWER MAHOGANY HARDWOOD FLOORS,VIKING APPLIANCE KITCHEN,COPPER PLUMBING & NEWLY BUILT DETACHED OFFICE(NOT ACCOUNTED IN SQFT OF HOUSE).DON’T MISS SEEING THIS PROPERTY;IT WILL BE TALKED ABOUT FOR A LONG TIME.PRICED TO SELL!” Website Here

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What other city in the world has four private firework barges within a few short miles of each other?……only Malibu! Here’s the quick low down……
Traffic will be horrible so find yourself a party and stay put! If you can’t find a party, book a reservation at a local restaurant like Geoffrey’s or at the pier.

Barges will be at the following addresses…

- Launched from a private barge off the coast, at Malibu Colony, 9 p.m.

- Launched from a private barge off the coast, at the 21500 black of Pacific Coast Highway, 9 p.m.

- Launched from a private barge off the coast, at the 22300 block of Pacific Coast Highway, 9 p.m.

- Launched from a private barge off the coast, at the 27900 block of Pacific Coast Highway, 9 p.m