A lavish mansion on ‘Billionaire’s enclave’ has hit the market with a jaw-dropping $29.9m (£24m) price tag.
The gate-guarded coastal estate sits in a neighbourhood where the rich and famous – including Dick Van Dyke, Google co-founder Sergey Brin, billionaire John Paul DeJoria, and Malibu’s very own ‘Queen’ Rhoda May Knight Rindge – have all lived.
The sprawling property comes with a tennis court, swimming pool, wraparound terrace and breathtaking ocean views, as reported by Luxury Property News.
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Originally built in 1970, the estate oozes luxury – with Venetian plaster walls, soaring ceilings, seven fireplaces and custom millwork.
Officially named Villa di Vita Bella, the property’s design blends old-world European elegance with California’s laid-back coastal charm.
Inside, there’s a La Cornue kitchen with a bespoke butler’s pantry, and an epic primary suite featuring a couture closet and a spa-inspired bathroom – complete with silver-plated sink basins, a sculptural marble tub, and an ocean-view steam shower.
Other features include heated floors, a Creston smart home system, a wine cellar, a cinema room, and a recreation lounge.
A detached guest house mirrors the main residence’s refined aesthetic, boasting its own La Cornue kitchen, living room, fireplace, and terraces offering stunning sunset views.
Outside, the grounds are pure paradise with an organic garden of fruit trees and citrus groves, and even a secret mural-painted garden by artist James Goldcrown, only accessible from the basement.
There’s also an acre of terraced Italianate gardens, complete with flower-lined pathways, fountains, a mosaic-tiled infinity pool, and a championship-sized tennis court adapted for basketball and pickleball.
An outdoor kitchen by Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, including a pizza oven, makes it perfect for alfresco entertaining.
The listing reads: “Set upon a peninsula, the estate’s fantastic location allows both sunrise and sunset views from different vantage points.
“Centrally located, it is set away from Malibu’s busiest zones for peace and tranquillity.
“But only a short car ride from world-class dining at Nobu, the exclusive Soho House members club and the vibrant Malibu Country Mart, not to mention all those miles of world-class beaches.”
The home sits in Serra Retreat, a highly sought-after, gate-guarded community nestled in the Malibu Canyon hillside.
The listing is held by F. Ron Smith, David Berg and Edward Hutchinson of the Smith & Berg Property Group at Compass and features on Top 10 Real Estate Deals.
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