33604 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90265
$13,500,000
Last Sold Price
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Sold 2/9/24
Sold 2/9/24
Description
An architectural treasure and an icon of Malibu design with 122 feet of beachfront, Sandcastle was the hand-built home of visionary architect (and surfer) Harry Gesner. Offered for sale for the first time, this tranquil Western Malibu oceanfront property is, according to Gesner, "a dream place, built with love." When the young architect set out to build his family home, he had big ideas, little money, and an abiding passion for the natural beauty of the secluded cove with a nearby surf break and...An architectural treasure and an icon of Malibu design with 122 feet of beachfront, Sandcastle was the hand-built home of visionary architect (and surfer) Harry Gesner. Offered for sale for the first time, this tranquil Western Malibu oceanfront property is, according to Gesner, "a dream place, built with love." When the young architect set out to build his family home, he had big ideas, little money, and an abiding passion for the natural beauty of the secluded cove with a nearby surf break and an empty plot right next door to his most famous building, Wave House. With a roofline inspired by a sandcastle, Gesner was determined to build a home that would fulfill what turned out to be a lifelong philosophy: "You have to have a view. You want perspective to your life." The home's texture was determined in part by the materials he salvaged as an early evangelist of sustainable construction: telephone poles, reclaimed bricks, wall panels made from aqueduct pipes, birdseye maple from a high school gym, old-growth redwood harvested in the 1800s, and windows and doors saved from one of Hollywood's silent film theaters. As Gesner said about Sandcastle in Houses of the Sundown Sea: The Architectural Vision of Harry Gesner, the book about his life and work, "The spirit in the design and materials are what you immediately feel in this house. All people who enter and spend a brief period or long time here immediately feel at home and relaxed. The experience never becomes commonplace or boring because over everything is the sound and rhythm of the waves breaking on the shore in front of the house." At the home's entry is a lovely library/sitting area with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and ocean views. With massive spoke-like beams and a wood-plank ceiling, the heart of the main house is a window-wrapped space that comprises generously scaled living and dining areas with an enormous brick fireplace at its hub. Inspired by the Hollywood Bowl, Gesner built the fireplace as a stage for his wife, actress Nan Martin, with a huge polished concrete hearth. A lovely solarium with stained glass panels flanks the dining area, and the ocean views enjoyed from the interior areas extend to the wraparound deck just outside.Echoing the cylindrical shape of the house itself, the kitchen wraps around a circular island and has tile countertops, stained glass lunettes fitted into the beams overhead, a fireplace, updated appliances, a breakfast bar, and a walk-in pantry. On the home's main level are two en-suite bedrooms, one with built-ins suitable for an office.Upstairs is the primary suite tower, with high ceilings, huge beams, charming eyebrow windows, a brick fireplace, an ocean-view sitting area, and a spiral staircase with handmade driftwood treads leading up to a studio/loft/meditation space.The property's additional structures include an ocean-view "tree house" apartment with a kitchenette, living room/dining area, bedroom, bath, and wraparound deck; a "boat house" with a full kitchen, ocean-view living/dining room with a built-in table and porthole windows, a full bath, and a bedroom; and another one-bedroom apartment "nest" with ocean view and stained glass above an indoor/outdoor cabana. There is also an open-air living area, deck, and teepee-covered daybed.The approximately 0.73-acre property has a three-car garage and additional parking platform, a covered deck, a brick patio, lawn, an outdoor shower, surfboard and other storage areas, steps to the beach, and multiple vantage points for breathtaking sunset views. Sandcastle, which will be sold as is, has abundant outdoor space. A legacy estate with privacy, incomparable character, and singular style.
Listing Agents
![Chris Cortazzo]()
chris.cortazzo@compass.comP: (310)-457-3995
![Zen Gesner]()
zen.gesner@compass.comP: (310)-717-3893
Property Details for 33604 Pacific Coast Highway
Water Front
Beach Rights, Ocean
ZoningLCRA1*
StyleArchitectural
Accessibility FeaturesNone
Parcel Number4473021014
AreaMalibu Beach (C32)
Lot Size Area31809
Source Lot Size AreaVendor Enhanced
LISTING UPDATED: 02/10/2024 12:14 AM
Property Details for 33604 Pacific Coast Highway
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 23-271072 |
| Days on Market | 218 |
| Taxes | - |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.73 AC / 31,809 SF |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Virtual Tour
Building Information for 33604 Pacific Coast Highway
Stories2Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size0.73 AC / 31,809 SF
Property Information for 33604 Pacific Coast Highway
Community / Development
Community / Development
- HOA: No
- Senior Community: No
Structure Info
Structure Info
- Building Type: Detached
- Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Number Of Stories: 2
- View: Yes
- View Description: Ocean, Mountains, Rocks, White Water, Water, Coastline, Panoramic
- View: Ocean, Mountain(s), Rocks, White Water, Water, Coastline, Panoramic
- Security Features: Gated, Automatic Gate, 24 Hour
- Maids Room: true
- Water: District
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water Heater Features: Tankless
Contract Info
Contract Info
- Lease Considered: No
- Available For Lease: No
- Financing: Cash, Cash To New Loan
- Disclosures: As Is, Coastal Commission Restrictions, Flood Zone, Owner Has R.E. License, Owner Is Listing Agent, Beach Rights, Listing Broker Advantage
- Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Service Level: Full Service
Land / Lot Info
Land / Lot Info
- Special Zoning: Coastal Commission, Flood
- Lot Acreage: 0.7302
- Lot Size Square Feet: 31809
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped
- Lot Description: Automatic Gate, Back Yard, Fenced Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Street Paved, Gated Community
- Lot Location: Beach Access, Beach Front, City, Ocean Access, Ocean Front, Private Road, Water Front, Near Public Transit
Parking Details
Parking Details
- Parking Garage: Carport, Garage - 3 Car, Private, Gated, Unassigned, Uncovered, Parking for Guests, Parking Space, Driveway, Covered Parking
- Total Parking: 5
- Covered Parking: 3
- Open Other Spaces Total: 2
- Garage Spaces Total: 3
- Carport Spaces Total: 2
- Parking Features: Carport, Garage - Three Door, Private, Gated, Unassigned, Uncovered, Guest, Parking Space, Driveway, Covered
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Room Type: Loft, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Great Room, Dressing Area, Office
- Rooms: Studio, Loft, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry, Patio Open, Guest House, Great Room, Dressing Area, Breakfast Bar, Office, Dining Area, Patio Covered
- Levels: Two
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace Features: Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Fireplace Rooms: Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Den: No
- Family Room: 0
- Dining Room: 0
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Cooling: None
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating: Fireplace(s)
- Heating Type: Fireplace, Wall Electric
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile
- Equipment: Built-Ins, Microwave, Garbage Disposal, Dishwasher, Freezer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Water Line to Refrigerator, Ceiling Fan
- Interior Features: Built-Ins, Bidet, Recessed Lighting, Turnkey, Living Room Deck Attached, Detached/No Common Walls
- Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Walk-In Pantry, Stone Counters
- Kitchen Features: Island, Counter Top, Pantry, Stone Counters
- Room Bathroom Features: Bidet, Shower in Tub, Tile Counters, Shower
- Bathroom Features: Double Shower, Bidet, Shower and Tub, Tile, Shower Stall
- Bedroom Features: WalkInCloset, Master Suite, Dressing Area
- Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
- Cooking Appliances: Built-Ins, Oven, Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Warmer Oven Drawer, Microwave
- Laundry: Garage, Inside
- Disability Access: None
- Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Kitchen Island, In Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Area
- Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Kitchen, In Living Room, Dining Room
- Volt220 Location: In Garage
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Pool: No
- Private Pool: No
- Pool Description: None
- Pool Features: None
- Spa: No
- Spa: None
- Tennis: No
- Tennis Court: None
- Sprinklers: Drip System
- Door Features: French Doors
- Patio Features: Patio Open, Covered, Deck(s), Wood, Living Room Deck Attached
- Entry Location: Main Level
- Windows: Stained or Leaded
- New Construction: No
- Other Structural Features: Balcony, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), French Doors
- Other Structures: GuestHouse
Lease Terms
Lease Terms
- Entry Date: 05-17-2023
- Listing Terms: Cash, Cash To New Loan
Property History for 33604 Pacific Coast Highway
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 33604 Pacific Coast Highway
Taxable ValueLand$7,282,800Additions$1,456,560Total$8,739,360
Tax Record2024$100,956 ($8,413 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt2,860 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,860 SqFtLot Size31,809 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974ZoningLCRA1*CountyLOS ANGELESAPN4473-021-014
Schools near 33604 Pacific Coast Highway
This home is within Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Malibu Elementary PublicK to 5 | ||
Malibu Middle Public6 to 8 | ||
Malibu High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Juan Cabrillo Elementary School PublicK to 5 |
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