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them, confidently showcasing dramatic views,
close to 3.5 acres, and a majestic open plan living
room. Such silver-screen attributes mandate
that any owner of this home brush up on their
entertaining skills, as elegant soirées hosted here
are supported by soaring 20-feet ceilings and
expansive skylights that flood the airy interior
with light while framing an impeccable view of
the ocean. Perched just above the Pacific Coast
Highway, the home overlooks legendary Zuma
Beach, known for its wide expanses of sand,
vibrant surf and clean water. When an occasion
at this home finds the crowd lingering well until
evening, there will be drama, with the sunsets
on show enough to rival the entertainment at
the grandest party imaginable. Perhaps that is
July 4th, when fireworks set off from a barge off
Broad Beach make for the ultimate save the date.
But even in this unparalleled setting, life is not
all cocktail parties, barbecues and black-tie
galas. Quiet days and nights here are ones to be
shared with family and close friends, or enjoyed
solo, rejuvenating the spirit in a way that others
find hard to fathom. ere's no need to head
to a spa or a meditation retreat: the amenities
here hold court with that of any luxury resort
along the California coast. And while certainly
a sprawling architectural wonder of glass and
concrete, the home's balance of large and small
spaces respond to both the quiet rhythms and
more raucous moments of life.
Most days will unfold against the backdrop of
the intimate top floor, beginning with daylight
that streams through windows left open and
gently nudges one awake. e open-plan
bathroom, wrapped in glass, and the sprawling
closet just behind the bedroom mean that one's
morning routine is accompanied by birdsong.
Carefully positioned to work with nature, the
home captures breathtaking views: sunrise from
the mountain side of the house, sunset from
the ocean side. It also pays mind to practical
considerations, such as bringing produce grown
on the property or groceries—likely picked
up from nearby Trancas Market's Vintage
Grocers—into the kitchen via a sliding side
door. e large dining room with seating for
14 has in its realm mirrors positioned so that all
guests can enjoy the theatrics of the setting sun.
e exterior scene at which one marvels from
inside the house rouses thoughts of a morning
ritual. e 70-foot-long pool is positively
disposed for lap swimming, while afterward a
Jacuzzi waits for one's relaxation and recovery.
Room for a gym is neatly tucked under the
home's dramatic central staircase, and behind
the indoor garden. Its square footage easily
