#816 – Via Cataldo

Minimum number of nights: 31

Very private split-level contemporary on 1+ acre on a cul-de-sac, with sweeping ocean views, decks on three levels, and enormous back yard. A former horse property, this bright and spacious for indoor-outdoor entertaining, completely updated, walking distance to Escondido Beach, 1st time on the market since 1969. Entry-level dining room and kitchen, open and airy, with ocean views and dining deck. The kitchen has stone countertops, brand-new appliances. Step down to a prow-shaped living room with sunken wet bar, wraparound sliding glass doors, ocean views, and rough-hewn stone fireplace. Off the entry is office/bedroom, powder room, corridor to two more bedrooms (one with attached massage room) and full bath. From the entry-level, a short flight of stairs leads up to a mirrored landing and the spacious owner’s suite with vaulted, wood-beamed ceiling, skylight, dual custom closets, a lovely spa-style bath, and glass doors to a private ocean-view balcony. On the home’s lower level, there is a laundry room, with a brand-new washer and dryer as well as built-in cabinets. The back yard, surrounded by a low wall, has productive lemon trees, a Dream Maker spa, a huge deck that runs the width of the house, with ample room for lounging and entertaining. The house is equipped with central air, copper plumbing, and a 3-car garage. Apx. 4 miles to downtown Malibu.