Inside a Serene Malibu Sanctuary

June 24, 2025

Nearly every detail of this modern four-bedroom enclave has been meticulously chosen to create a unique harmony of elegance, comfort, sophistication, serenity, security, and natural beauty

Among the enchanting coastal towns along the shores of the Pacific Ocean, Malibu has earned iconic status for its stretches of sunny sandy beach, surf-friendly waves, and picture-perfect sunsets. High in the bluffs, off a road that winds from historic Highway One, this extraordinary residence combines refined modern style with unparalleled panoramas of hillsides, the ocean, and California’s celebrated blue skies.

Malibu, California | The O’Herlihy Group, Sotheby’s International Realty – Malibu Brokerage

At the end of a long private drive, this 5,864-square-foot enclave balances the contemporary inspiration of crisp, clean lines and a minimalist palette with a casual, welcoming warmth. Designed for living the quintessential Southern California lifestyle, it seems to dedicate equal square footage to outdoor living as it does to its soigné interiors. Brazilian ipe wood is used to particularly dramatic effect in eye-catching wall paneling and herringbone-patterned parquetry, and the silhouette’s multiple levels and angles create intriguing visual interest. Purposeful use of stone and wood and a prevalence of sunlight further a sense of organic serenity and a connection with the natural surroundings.

The home’s nexus is a desirable modern open-plan great room with chic spaces for living, dining, and cooking. Filled with light from multiple carefully positioned windows and glass doors, it offers a spacious island with counter seating, a built-in coffee area, and a Bauformat kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances—among them a superior wine dispenser—and Dektone countertops. The family room provides cinematic outlooks in two directions—one in a wide-screen wall-mounted television perched above a gas fireplace, the other a wall of floor-to-ceiling glass that disappears to reveal an enthralling ocean view and offer access to a breezy wraparound deck. A cozy media or auxiliary family room is secluded at the base of the stylish central stairs.

Nearly every room—including the five restful bedrooms—opens to an enchanting balcony, terrace, or patio. The owner’s suite boasts a striking spa-inspired bath equipped with a glass-walled rainshower, a sculptural soaking tub, an oversized window offering glorious light and views as well as a boutique-worthy dual-bay closet and dressing room with a vanity and a wide variety of storage options. A one-bedroom guest apartment—ideal for long-term visitors, in-laws, or an au pair—includes a stylish great room with a well-appointed kitchen, chic spaces for living and dining, sliding glass doors to a deck, and a view across rooftops to the ocean.

Other noteworthy elements and amenities elevate day-to-day living: artful lighting in clever, thoughtful positions; a garage; and central air conditioning that ensures a pleasant temperature year-round. The jewel in the crown is the home’s postcard-worthy main terrace, which features a swimming pool with a waterfall and a soothing spa—all with a picturesque backdrop of rolling hills, and the horizon. Indoors and out, every detail has been meticulously chosen to create a unique harmony of elegance and comfort, sophistication and tranquility, and security and breathtaking natural beauty.