Inside a $4.4 Million Midcentury Compound in the Mountains Above Malibu
Tucked into the rugged and bone-dry Santa Monica Mountains between Calabasas and Malibu, in the rustic unincorporated area of Monte Nido, a sprawling 4.3-acre property listed for $4.4 million is a secluded sanctuary just 15 minutes from both Nobu Malibu and The Commons at Calabasas. The home is listed by Tracy Bunetta of Sotheby’s International Realty—Malibu Brokerage.
The main residence, enveloped in native plantings and a native oak grove, harks back to 1956 and retains a distinct midcentury style, though it was recently reimagined with rich, natural materials, a neutral color palette, and a strong connection to the outdoors through its many windows.
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The open-plan main house, with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms filtered throughout one level, features vaulted post-and-beam wood ceilings, irregular charcoal-colored slate floors, and whitewashed slump stone walls. Skylights and clerestory windows flood rooms with natural light. The cozy living room is dominated by a custom fireplace, while the kitchen has been completely re-envisioned with clean lines and organic materials, like custom dark wood cabinetry and black stone countertops. Along with the eat-in island, there’s a breakfast nook with a built-in banquette.
The main bedroom features high ceilings and another wood-burning fireplace, along with a private patio outside sliding glass doors, and the main bathroom is outfitted with a dual marble vanity and a large marble shower. An additional guest bedroom features an overhead skylight and windows looking out on ancient oak trees.
Along with the careful selection and installation of the restrained, on-trend interior appointments, the property’s outdoor areas were also given a comprehensive overhaul. Winding pathways lead to a wood-paneled office space housed in a shipping container and an Airstream trailer given a psychodelic paint treatment depicting a white rabbit in a forest of mushrooms on a deep purple background.
Elsewhere, the cantina was designed for relaxed entertaining. Inside are a full bar with a bold serape-style paint treatment, a spacious lounge and a full bathroom that makes the detached structure suitable as an extra guest space. Folding glass doors open to an outdoor hangout with a tree-shaded dining spot and a stylish fire pit created with cinder blocks.
Finally, there’s an outdoor gym space perfect for strength training or yoga, plus an above-ground container pool for when temperatures soar. And, should you want to be even more immersed in nature, there’s nearby access to Santa Monica’s expansive trail system for hiking, running, and biking.
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