luxury architect houses for sale Malibu, United States

Among the finest properties offered in Malibu's coveted Point Dume neighborhood, this architecturally significant residence on Cliffside Drive presents a rare opportunity to own a home where exceptional design, enduring privacy, and breathtaking panoramic ocean views come together in one extraordinary setting. Ownership includes a coveted deeded Riviera III beach key with exclusive access to the pristine cove and world-renowned surf break at Little Dume, an amenity reserved for only a select number of Point Dume residences as well as legally deeded protection of the home's ocean views in perpetuity. Designed by renowned FAIA architect Ron Goldman, the gated estate showcases expansive walls of glass that seamlessly connect the interiors to the surrounding landscape, capturing nearly 360-degree vistas of the Pacific Ocean, mountains, city lights, Palos Verdes, Catalina Island, and spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Featuring five bedrooms, four bathrooms, generous living spaces, a dedicated office, and multiple entertainment areas, the home's remarkable scale and volume represent an opportunity unable to be reproduced under today's building restrictions. Nearly every room enjoys ocean views, while the expansive, flat backyard offers endless potential to create an exceptional outdoor retreat with gardens, patios, fountains, a pool, spa, and entertaining spaces. A private gated courtyard provides generous guest parking, enhancing the home's appeal for hosting private gatherings. Located on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway, Point Dume remains Malibu's most sought-after coastal enclave, offering effortless access to shopping, acclaimed schools, scenic trails, exceptional dining, and one of Southern California's most celebrated beach lifestyles. All interior photos are virtually staged. Very easy to show.

A mid-century masterpiece created by iconic Malibu architect Doug Rucker, this single-level Sycamore Park garden home blends exceptional privacy and majestic ocean and coastline views. Glass-wrapped rooms face onto private, lighted tropical gardens landscaped with palms, fruit trees, birds of paradise, bright bougainvillea, and multiple fountains. A picturesque central courtyard rock garden opens to the expansive backyard. In addition to wraparound glass, the interior detailing is classic mid-century: wood ceilings with massive beams and lustrous floors of black slate, flagstone, tile, and hardwood. The gated property of approximately 0.6 acre features a verdant front yard with a pergola-shaded porch and a wide, welcoming, glass-striped front door. Ocean views are on display immediately, the open layout flowing effortlessly from family/media room to sunken living room to kitchen. The living room features a large woodburning fireplace, a built-in sofa, and flagstone and black-slate floors. The ocean-view kitchen, newly updated with top-quality appliances, quartz countertops, and tile backsplash has a huge island with bar seating. Behind the family room is a bedroom/office with a powder room. Off the kitchen, a hallway leads to two more bedrooms, including the tranquil primary suite, complete with a brand-new skylight bath and wraparound glass walls opening to the backyard. The expansive grounds feature an enormous wood deck with a barbecue and room for dining plus areas with lawn, gravel, and covered patios for entertaining, recreation and, potentially, a pool. Views from the backyard highlight Point Dume, coastline, the ocean, and glorious sunsets. The home has a two-car garage with laundry facilities, plus room for ten vehicles in the driveway and additional street parking. With easy access to hiking trails and Escondido Beach, this wonderful Malibu retreat includes entry to the Sycamore Park Tennis Club.

FANTASTIC price adjustment! Located along the most desirable stretch of Malibu Road is Colony 17, an architecturally significant beachfront residence by Ron Goldman, FAIA capturing the essence of refined and relaxed coastal living. Part of the coveted Malibu Colony enclave, outside the gates for effortless access, this beachfront home pairs the prestige of Colony Beach with immediate proximity to Malibu's premier restaurants, boutiques, cafes and everyday conveniences. Designed to maximize its beach frontage, the 4,000+ sf Cape Cod-inspired home opens to panoramic ocean views and direct access to one of Malibu's most celebrated sandy beaches. Sun-filled interiors blend warmth and sophistication through vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, expansive walls of glass, and an airy open floor plan that seamlessly connects the living spaces to the shoreline. The central great room and ocean-facing kitchen are designed for both relaxed daily living and elegant entertaining, all framed by the constant backdrop of the Pacific. The residence, rumored to have belonged to famed singer songwriter Joni Mitchell, includes an oceanfront primary suite, additional guest bedrooms and flexible office space, along with a detached guest house. Outdoors, the beachfront terrace leads to an extraordinary private pool and spa positioned just steps from the sand, an amenity no longer permitted under current Malibu coastal development regulations, making this offering exceptionally rare and virtually impossible to replicate today. A gated entry introduces a serene retreat where timeless architecture, irreplaceable beachfront features, and an unmatched Malibu lifestyle converge. Offering the exclusivity of Colony Beach with the convenience of direct access in and out, this is a rare opportunity to own a legacy property on one of the finest beaches in California.