27540 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265

A perfect location, traditional elegance, and contemporary amenities add up to a truly luxurious lifestyle in this spacious, bluff-top Malibu compound. With entertainment industry cachet and sensational views, this ultra-private estate has been perfected for generous indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. At the end of a long, tree-lined drive, the 3-plus acre property comprises magnificent parklike grounds that command extravagant views from Point Dume to the Queen's Necklace, ocean, islands, and sunsets galore. Beautiful interior detailing includes high beamed and coffered ceilings, skylights, large windows, exquisite millwork and built-in cabinets, multiple fireplaces, wide plank hardwood floors, and numerous French doors that open onto expansive ocean-view decks and grounds. The floor plan is open, with easy flow and maximum views. A dramatic double-height foyer leads into the elegant living room, which opens to a deep-covered and heated poolside portico that stretches the full width of the house and offers ample space for lounging, dining, and entertaining. Off the living room is a bright, window-lined family room that extends into a gorgeous wood-wet bar. Also, open to the living room is the formal dining room, with another fireplace and table seating for ten guests. The country kitchen is a professional chef's dream, with two islands, a large pot hanger, Carrera marble countertops, bar seating, Viking, Wolf, and Miele appliances, a walk-in pantry, abundant cabinet space, and a charming breakfast area with a skylight and garden windows. The main floor also features a spacious recreation/game room with skylights and accordion doors to the backyard, an ocean-view office/sunroom with a built-in desk and doors opening onto the portico, plus a huge, two-tier screening room with comfortable couches. Completing the main floor are three en-suite bedrooms and two powder rooms. Upstairs, a fabulous wraparound library mezzanine overlooks the foyer. A hidden door leads to a living room/play area with a built-in desk and walls lined with shelves. Sliding doors reveal an en-suite office that could also serve as a bedroom. There are four beautiful en-suite bedrooms on this level, each opening onto a balcony, including the primary suite, which is a luxurious ocean-view getaway complete with fireplace, over-bed suspended TV, a lavish ocean-view bath, and multiple French doors onto the lounging deck outside. The estate's backyard provides expansive options for recreation and entertaining, with a huge, illuminated "giving tree" at its heart. Features include multiple seating areas, a waterfall swimming pool, Jacuzzi in a heated pergola, a hanging swing, fountains, extensive turf, a covered outdoor living room, and an outdoor kitchen complete with barbecue, pizza oven, counters with bar seating, and private steps leading to the wide sandy beach below. The property's many additional amenities include a double outdoor shower, a fully equipped security system, a security office, an optional on-site security team, a Sonos sound system, driveway parking for ten cars, and optional full-staff services. Extremely warm and welcoming, this classic estate is an achievement in elegance, comfort, and luxury. Available end of June through August 14, 2024.