30478 Morning View Drive, Malibu, CA 90265

With the beauty, views, and amenities of a luxurious resort, this sensational architectural residence is the perfect blend of elegance, simplicity, and comfort. Masterfully designed by Vitus Matar & Associates, the open-plan home provides expansive walls of glass facing onto decks, patios, pool, manicured landscaping, and majestic ocean, island, and coastline views. As a very private sanctuary or the setting for sophisticated indoor-outdoor entertaining, this is a property of rare quality. Among the home's many exceptional features are gorgeous tongue-and-groove hardwood ceilings, polished concrete floors, an elevator, two large rooftop decks, and a lap pool. The grand living/dining/kitchen great room will be the hub of any gathering, with its wraparound glass, linear fireplace, and impressive chef's kitchen equipped with a huge island, black galaxy honed granite countertops, bar seating, top-quality appliances including a glass-door Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a spacious breakfast area. The great room opens seamlessly to an ocean-view roof deck comfortably furnished for dining and lounging. A spiral staircase leads to an upper-level roof deck with spectacular 360-degree views from the Santa Monica Mountains to the Channel Islands and beyond. The main living level also features a guest bedroom and a full bath. The lower level, accessible by stairs or elevator, features a large living/dining/recreation room with a wet bar, loads of natural light, and a wall of glass opening to the pool terrace. Also facing the pool and landscaped backyard is the gorgeous primary suite, complete with a walk-in closet, generous built-ins and a lovely spa-style bath. There are two additional light-filled bedrooms on this level, one currently used as a gym, plus a laundry room. Surrounding the pool, the very private backyard has multiple patios, both covered and open, with ample room for entertaining, plus a huge lawn, a firepit, and attractive, drought-resistant landscaping. Additional home features include two-zone air conditioning, automatic shades throughout, indoor and outdoor speakers, and smart-home systems such as security and fire sprinklers. Gated and exceptionally private, the home has driveway parking for four vehicles and includes the services of a gardener, landscaper, and housekeeper. Perfectly situated above Zuma Beach, this handsome estate property is located just minutes from Point Dume, Trancas Country Market, and miles and miles of white sand beaches. *18 month lease minimum*