Marisol Malibu Showcase Home For $17 million, Estate of The Day

by Ann Brenoff (RSS feed)
Jan 21st 2011 at 1:01PM

Marisol Malibu is the largest major residential development project to rock Malibu in more than a decade. Tucked away near the end of Malibu's 27-mile stretch of coastline near the Ventura County line, the 80-acre development's main showcase home was just listed at $17 million. Also being sold are 16 additional ocean bluff home sites, starting at $4 million.

Malibu hasn't seen this level of pristine land since May Rindge locked up her gates and tried to block the railroad and county road from coming through her home. The Rindges bought the 13,300 acres of Rancho Malibu for $10 an acre in 1892 and while developer Richard Morris is certainly looking to fetch a little more, you can totally see what the Rindges saw way back when. It's just a breath-taking location, and as they say, nobody is manufacturing any more oceanfront land, are they?

Marisol Malibu features a 10,000-square-foot single-story main home. It has a 60-foot-wide great room with 14-foot tall ceilings, a fully equipped wet bar and two master bedroom suites both with oak ceilings and views of the surfers below. There are two other bedrooms with mountain views. The home has a state-of-the-art home theater, an open chef's kitchen, refrigerated wine cellar, gym and landscaped grounds with an infinity-edge lap pool and three patios. There is an outdoor dining pavilion and an ironwood deck on the 4,000 square foot bluff "beach." The home has a water wall of rock quarried from the site and set in a a fern and oak garden. The driveway is made of hand-hewn cobblestones of native rocks. There is parking for 10 cars. All the electronics are centrally controlled b a Creston smart system and 10 security cameras patrol the property.

Including the showcase property, Marisol has 13 oceanfront one-acre estate sites and three two-acre flat sites for estates to be built elevated above the oceanfront sites. There is also a 57-acre hillside retreat that overlooks the whole project and 10 miles of rugged coastline. The lots range from $4 million to $9 million.

Jack Pritchett of Pritchett-Rapf & Associates of Malibu, and Chris Cortazzo of Coldwell Banker Malibu, share the listing.

Gallery: Marisol Malibu

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Tags: california real estate, estate of the day, los angeles real estate, malibu, malibu real estate

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Scott Morris Jan 21st 2011 3:22PM

Great article!

Jeamie Jan 24th 2011 10:16AM

I think it is such a waste that there are so many nice homes just sitting empty right now across US due to the housing issues. I have seen so many homes that are beautiful just sitting and rotting in failed developments.

Hugh Jassol Jan 24th 2011 10:41AM

I hate to break this to you, Jeamie, but you don't get houses like that one by clipping coupons.

JLS Jan 21st 2011 4:27PM

I agree-GREAT article. Nice to know all the history of the land. This is home sweet home to me. California at it's very best. Nothing like the views and the orderly decor. It's not cluttered or old. It's peaceful.

Diab Jan 22nd 2011 3:00PM

id never thought id say this about a house that expensive but...its worth every penny.

Cynthia Jan 24th 2011 12:41PM

Sweet....... If they ever need a house sitter...... call me

rumpoint4us Jan 22nd 2011 8:23PM

Yeah, it's ok. But why would anyone want to live in Kal-eee-four-nya ?

In a few years parts, if not all of this house, will be spread about the Pacific.

For me it's Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and Cayman for ocean living.

Mary Hayes Jan 22nd 2011 9:19PM

I've lived most of the places (Miami instead of Bahamas) and the only state in the union with a decent climate is California---don'tbelieve all the hype---everyone loves it there----and it will alays be there.

David S. Jan 23rd 2011 4:46AM

To each his own --- who wants to deal with the brutal winters there? No thanks. Moved from Chicago to L..A. about five years to get away from the ice and snow....don't miss it one bit.

sammee7777 Jan 22nd 2011 8:48PM

It's a beautiful home, and you definitely can't be the beach front location. But I don't know - something about it reminds me more of a nicely furnished floor of an office building as opposed to a home. Maybe it's because everything about it and inside of it - from the furniture to the rugs to floor paneling - are made up completely of squares. It needs to be warmed up somehow.

dsfg Jan 23rd 2011 1:52AM

Agree..too stark looking. The kitchen cabinets look cheap. The views from the entire home are great, but not worth 17mil.

debfrmgp Jan 23rd 2011 12:01AM

The ocean view is so breath taking and the landscape is near perfect. As far as the home itself, well I agree with Sammee7777, it needs more charm of a home, it looks to formal with an office building feel to it.. But I sure wouldn't turn it down!!

phelinephemale Jan 23rd 2011 12:41AM

It doesn't look cozy or comfortable. It's too stark and cold for my taste. The view is unbeatable though. My compliments to whoever designed that.

kerruga Jan 24th 2011 12:19PM

The view is incredible! The home is a waste of space though. Sure while it is modern, clean, and beautiful, it does not have a welcome feeling. Feels like you are always in a hotel lobby. Could build many practical homes for the same money.

tgerace Jan 23rd 2011 1:46AM

I always find it interesting what that amount of money buys in different cities, in Washington D.C, you'd get this
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1824-R-St-Nw_Washington_DC_20009_M57371-87267

In New York City you'd get this:
http://newyork.nearsay.com/nyc/upper-east-side/real-estate-18-million-townhouse-rental-units-central-park

In Boston you'd get this
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Ma_M30272-24014

Jane Gray Jan 23rd 2011 3:11AM

OH oh, look at my mansion, look at what I have, see all my giant rooms that cost a fortune to heat in the winter, see my giant pool,,,,,, and I dont' have to see any of those horrid homeless people, as I spend my millions!

Rediculously Rich , poverty poor in reality!

realestatefanatic1 Jan 23rd 2011 2:08PM

Beautiful home-looks like something Picasso would have designed, a beautiful piece of art! A unique style with a mix of contemporary finishes and a beachy feel-could call it Beach Contemporary! The contemporary style might not be for everyone, but I for one love it. The fireplaces in the bedrooms make the home warmer. I found some more pictures on the website gallery of the fireplaces, http://marisolmalibu.com/#/showcase-estate---gallery/ , and it also looks like it is a green home- not sure what the details are, but at least it is certified green!

cltt1218 Jan 24th 2011 6:18AM

This is a great place for adults only (no pets except maybe a Paris Hilton dog). As a parent when I walk into a home I always ask myself can you eat a hot dog comfortably in this place?

The answer to this home is .... nope!

I also noticed that everything was lined up perfectly. I personally would not feel comfortable in this house even though I think it is beautiful.