New Architectural Masterpiece Debuts on Malibu Road for Just Under $30 Million
Malibu Road has earned a reputation for ultra-desirable beachfront living thanks to its long beaches, uninterrupted views, casual atmosphere and close-in convenience to the dining and shopping for which Malibu is known. Now, Jade Mills of Coldwell Banker Realty in Beverly Hills offers one more reason to appreciate Malibu Road: an all-new, custom-built contemporary masterpiece.With approximately 100 feet of pristine sandy beach frontage, the estate, originally two lots, was constructed on 27 caissons that go 60 feet deep and are anchored to solid bedrock. Atop this fortress-like underpinning, the home offers more than 5,000 square feet of living space highlighted by wide expanses of glass, natural light and sensational ocean, island and Queen’s Necklace views.Push-button walls of glass vanish to extend open-plan interior spaces for year-round enjoyment of the waterfront views and music of the waves.Exceptional details and finishes include skylights, heated Italian porcelain floors, top-of-the-line appliances and fixtures, quartzite countertops, walnut cabinetry, Lutron lighting, smart-home automation and purified water throughout. A breathtakingly beautiful primary suite features a fireplace, sitting area, built-in desk and spa-inspired bath.In addition to an ipe wood rooftop deck, complete with a fireside lounge and hot tub perfect for day and night relaxation, the home has a main-level hand-tiled swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sundeck as well as private gated beach access.Designed by architect Lester Tobias, the four-bedroom residence enjoys non-stop views and easy proximity to Malibu’s fine dining, shopping and entertainment options.The post New Architectural Masterpiece Debuts on Malibu Road for Just Under $30 Million appeared first on Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Blog - Luxury Home & Style.
Stunning 1.2-Acre Beverly Hills Estate Listed for $85 Million is the Perfect Celebrity Hideaway
A sprawling Beverly Hills manse set on 1.2 acres in the heart of Beverly Hills embodies “iconic L.A. living in every regard.” Recently listed by Jade Mills of Coldwell Banker Realty in Beverly Hills and Santiago Arana of The Agency for $85 million, the impressive estate is the perfect celebrity retreat and entertainer’s haven with 12 bedrooms, a total of 17 bathrooms and over 24,300 square feet of living space across multiple structures.Among its charms: tranquil, private grounds with sweeping views stretching across the surrounding canyons. The inspiring setting affords an elegant ambiance for hosting gatherings and dinner parties, both indoors and out.Impeccably designed and renovated, the transitional-style interiors introduce grand-yet-well-balanced spaces such as the formal dining room and living room where you will want to spend the most time with your guests. Many of these spaces connect seamlessly with the outdoors.Beyond, the dream-like gardens unite mature landscaping and multiple stone patios for entertaining, an outdoor kitchen, pool, spa and pool house with bedroom quarters.Every luxury amenity has been thoughtfully curated and integrated into the residence to bring it to full “sanctuary” status: a home theater with a bar, game room, wine cellar and dedicated cigar room, plus a gym, sauna and a 3-story accessory building. The primary bedroom suite is the epitome of five-star excellence with dual bathrooms, exceptionally spacious closets and a private balcony that overlooks the lush yard. Two garages provide parking for eight cars.No wonder Mills calls it “an unparalleled gem in one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Southern California.”More information on this property can be found at JadeMillsEstates.com. The post Stunning 1.2-Acre Beverly Hills Estate Listed for $85 Million is the Perfect Celebrity Hideaway appeared first on Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Blog - Luxury Home & Style.
Iconic Big Sur House Inspired by Himalayan Temple Soars to Market for $25,000,000
“In the mid 1960s, Richard Clements, a contractor from San Fransisco, set out to build a one-of-a-kind resort,” writes Katherine McLaughlin for Architectural Digest. “The location: 9.5 acres atop a stunning bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The inspiration: Paro Taktsang Monastery in Bhutan, perhaps one of the most famous cliff-hanging structures in the world.”The property: Taktsang Big Sur, listed for $25 million by Mike Gilson of The Heinrich Team, Coldwell Banker Realty in Northern California, Carmel-by-the-Sea / Junipero office.It’s captured the attention of everyone from Architectural Digest to Mansion Global, since being listed October 4.Photo Credit: Kodiak GreenwoodFrom atop its cliffside perch seemingly dangling over the sea, the singular inspiration of a property offers unparalleled breathtaking 240-degree views up and down Big Sur’s most dramatic stretch of California coast.Originally built to serve as a hotel lobby by Clements, Taktsang was completed in 1968 or 1969, estimates Gilson. “It only consisted of the main wing and had no central heat – only fireplaces,” he says. “Clements installed the Gordon Newell sculpture ‘Yggdrasil’ in the early 1980s and received the permit for the upper parcel in 1985.”The house has only had three owners in its history. A complete modernization and addition was undertaken by the second homeowners in 1997 to bring it to a full-fledged residence with architect Mickey Muennig at the helm. Referred to by many as “the man who built Big Sur” and a pioneer of organic architecture, Muennig imbued his deep appreciation for nature throughout the spaces. “This work was done at a very high quality,” says Gilson. The current owner purchased the property in 2002. When they briefly hired Muennig to investigate construction possibilities on the upper parcel, he told them that Taktsang was his favorite place in Big Sur.Photo Credit: Kodiak GreenwoodThe architecture leaves no ambiguity as to why. The 3,635 square-foot residence’s core is anchored by a structure made up of four massive angled two-story concrete pillars that rise from the ultra-thick concrete floor between them, appearing to be a sculpture as much as it is a geotechnical marvel. Towering walls of glass enclose a living room with a stone fireplace within this giant structure, which supports an open loft floor along the perimeter of the open space. It is here that one finds an intimate space with a glass ceiling and the best viewing of the glass geometric pyramid in the ceiling’s center.Photo Credit: Kodiak GreenwoodPhoto Credit: Kodiak GreenwoodThe master wing, added by Muennig, features a meditation cave and a sunken tub from which one can hear whales breathe. Condors can be seen soaring by the windows, and sunsets and star gazing are off the charts.Photo Credit: Kodiak GreenwoodA beautifully landscaped and lit stairway connects the house to the upper garden parcel and amphitheater where a second home or structure could potentially be built. Below the house on the south side, a freshwater stream that has been flowing for millennia rushes through a pristine ancient redwood canyon to the sea providing bountiful fresh water to the residence.Photo Credit: Kodiak GreenwoodThe post Iconic Big Sur House Inspired by Himalayan Temple Soars to Market for $25,000,000 appeared first on Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Blog - Luxury Home & Style.
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