Who wouldn’t want to live on the beach? For those looking for a home quite literally a stone’s throw to the Pacific Ocean, here’s your chance. This Malibu home, dubbed “The Cactus House” after the plant that pops up around the property, is on the market for $19,995,000. And, as if the waterfront oasis couldn’t get any cooler, movie producer/writer/director Matthew Cooper is the seller. Cooper’s most well-known films include Panic (starring Donald Sutherland), Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?, Perfect Opposites, Netflix’s The Last Summer.
The home bloomed into existence in 1947, when it was designed by architect Charles Kanner. However, it melds the midcentury design of that time with the luxuries of today, as it was renovated in 2021. And, while some of the homes in this exclusive enclave look similar to each other, The Cactus House boasts its own distinct style.
Its airy interiors are defined by simple, nature-inspired elements and textures. Neutral tones offer a clean yet comfortable look, without taking away from the property’s shining star: The view. Walls of doors and windows line the back of the house, revealing the movie-like beach scenery. It’s easy to swing open the doors in any of the living spaces and let the ocean breeze inside. A teak deck allows for outdoor dining, lounging, and gathering while the lower-level of the terrace stands out with terracotta tiles.
The property spans 58 sandy feet of Escondido Beach, fulfilling a real California fantasy. On rainy days, the home offers 3,861 square feet, with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, to spread out across.
With a Pacific Coast Highway address and private beach access to Geoffrey’s, it doesn’t get much more “Malibu” than this. Sandeep Dhariwal of Sotheby’s International Realty holds the listing.