9990 Houston Road

Perched high above Western Malibu sits this appx. 3,000 sq. ft. home and 2 additional parcels totaling 25 acres with panoramic ocean and island views, this dramatic architectural residence is awash with natural light Large windows and wraparound decks, including multiple rooftop decks, take in views from the Topatopa Range and Boney Ridge to Catalina all the way to Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands. Set on a promontory of approximately 7.74 acres at the end of a gated cul-de-sac, the property is exceptionally private and quiet, with expansive landscaped grounds for recreation and entertaining. Also included are two separate flat building sites, each with a Certificate of Compliance; one is approximately 15 acres the other is approximately 2.6 acres, for a total offering of approximately 25 acres. With architecture and interior design by Garth Sheriff, AIA, past president of Architects/Designers/Planners for Social Responsibility, the home's design shows a unique appreciation for setting and lifestyle. The ocean-view living/dining/kitchen features high ceilings, walls of glass with doors opening to patios, and lovely concrete and porcelain tile floors. The kitchen has a large granite-topped island with built-in storage and bar seating, top-quality appliances, and generous counter space with large windows facing onto the view. Also on the main floor is an office with serene mountain views, a laundry room, and the primary suite, complete with ocean and island views, wood-plank ceiling and floors, walk-in closets, and a bath with dual sinks. There are currently plans to extend the primary suite by 18 feet to create a truly luxurious private sanctuary. On the second floor, there are three bedrooms that open onto view balconies and rooftop decks, plus an additional stairway leads to a top-floor area wrapped with windows, decks, amazing 360-degree unobstructed whitewater, mountain, city lights, and sunrise-sunset views. This space is currently used as an office but could be a sensational en-suite bedroom. Atop the third floor is a remarkable rooftop deck with breathtaking vistas of the surrounding land, sea, and dark sky starry nights. With ample patio space for grand-scale entertaining, the property has a Jacuzzi and plans for an 85-foot, three-sided, zero-edge swimming pool. There is a central vacuum, lots of storage, drought-tolerant landscaping with drip irrigation, a three-car garage, and generous space for guest parking. This is a truly dramatic site with an impressive and impressively comfortable residence. The decks/balconies are approximately 2,750 Sf, and the garage is approximately 950 SF. The Property Tax Records represent APN# 7000150450, Lot Size as approximately 7.74 acres, APN# 7000150240, Lot Size as approximately 15 acres, and APN# 7000150460, Lot Size as approximately 2.58 acres.