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Set back on the quiet, pristine shore of Malibu’s El Matador Beach is the marvelous stone house of Elephant Rock. This gem boasts 270-degree views of the ocean and features an open patio and architectural details imported from Buenos Aires, Majorca, and Marseilles, all on a total of 2.39 acres of land. This is truly a rare piece of property recognized for its beautiful stone embellishments.
$17,900,000, Ellen Francisco, 310-589-2464, elephantrock malibu.com.
malibu, california
Massive stone fire- places, wood beams, walnut floors, and hand-forged designer hardware bring warm comfort to this Cali- fornian villa located on La Piedra State Beach in Malibu. The ocean view gourmet kitchen opens to the dining room and fam- ily room featuring a bar and fireplace. Glass doors withdraw along this side of the home to reveal wrapa- round flagstone decks, creating indoor/ outdoor living for any time of day. Addi- tional features include a theater, hair salon and massage suite, elevator, and a private stone pathway leading down to the beach.
$49,950,000; Bob Hurwitz, Hurwitz-James Company, 310- 477-8865, HurwitzJamesCo.com.
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santa barbara, california Sitting on a bluff with the Santa Barbara mountain range behind and the Pa- cific in front, this estate not only features some of the finest views in the state, but it also serves as one of the best homes for entertaining you’ll come across on the West Coast. With five oceanview bedroom suites, each with access to the top floor pool deck, an open gourmet kitchen, a four-car garage with an automatic elevator system (for showing off your prized collection), a walk- in humidor and wine storage room, an entertainment room that rivals most nightclubs, and 7,100 square feet of total living space, it’s hard not to envision a few late nights here shared with friends and family. There’s even a $400,000 movie room made to replicate a small theater with comfortable lounge chairs and a wide screen. Designed by architect Robert Foley, this Cape Cod-style beachfront masterpiece makes oceanfront living a breeze. $11,900,000, Keri Ann Gerlach, Beach Group LLC, 805-886-4642, santabarbarabeachclub.com.
