5 Spectacular Estates from Brentwood to Malibu and Westlake Village

In the heart of Brentwood, this timeless Spanish estate pairs architectural heritage with quietly modern ease. A dramatic entry leads to soaring ceilings, rich detail, and rooms shaped for both formal entertaining and everyday living, with formal living and dining spaces flowing into more relaxed gathering areas. Expansive doors open to the outdoors, reinforcing the Southern California rhythm of indoor-outdoor life. The chef’s kitchen anchors the home with premium appliances, generous prep space, and a sun-drenched breakfast nook for slow mornings or lively conversation. Five bedroom suites are privately situated, each with walk-in closets and refined baths, while the primary suite is conceived as a serene retreat with spa-inspired indulgence. Outside, mature landscaping surrounds a sparkling pool, multiple terraces, and lounging areas—made for alfresco dining, celebrations, or unhurried repose. A temperature-controlled wine cellar, integrated sound, smart home technology, and a comprehensive security system round out the experience.

Along the water’s edge on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, this two-level contemporary beach house by architect Michael Barsocchini sits on one of Southern California’s extremely rare private sandy beaches, just past the break at County Line. Perched above the sand on concrete caissons with a fortified seawall, it spans 70 feet of beach frontage and frames panoramic views of whitewater, ocean, and islands—plus dolphins, sea birds, and sunsets—from grand interiors and full-width decks on both levels. Inside, the formal living room pairs a fireplace and wet bar with accordion doors that open to the oceanfront deck. A private spiral staircase drops to the beach below, while an atrium stair beneath a round skylight connects to the lower level’s kitchen, dining area, and lounge. The primary suite opens to a beachfront balcony, with a walk-in closet and updated spa-style marble bath, and the lower level spills into a grass garden courtyard with BBQ area for easy, unhurried days.

Set on one of Malibu’s most desirable streets and screened by mature hedging and trees, this reimagined estate pairs California modernism with rustic refinement. Clean lines, a contemporary stucco exterior, geometric rooflines, and walls of glass set the tone, while interiors bring organic warmth through wide-plank oak floors, beamed ceilings, vintage fixtures, and antique doors. A sunlit great room with soaring ceilings and disappearing glass walls opens to a lush lawn and a shimmering pool, with layered seating gathered around a central fireplace beneath oversized iron chandeliers. Nearby, the dining room—framed by oversized sliders and reclaimed wood barn doors—connects to a gourmet kitchen with a massive island, stone countertops, custom wood cabinetry, and open shelving. Outside, tiered gardens, an edible garden, a dining terrace, and a guest house create an easy rhythm for days at home in Malibu.

From its elevated, privately gated setting on 2+ acres in Westlake Village, this High Knoll Circle estate pairs mountain views with a contemporary, open floor plan spanning over 7,000 square feet. Designed to live mostly as a single level, the layout includes five bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, plus a separate theater/bonus room that can serve as an optional sixth bedroom. Soaring ceilings with wood accents lead into a grand great room, where 10-foot multi-slide Fleetwood glass doors blur the line between inside and out. The main-level primary suite is its own retreat, featuring two walk-in closets, a fireplace, a sitting area, and a Four Seasons–quality bath. Outdoors, a 90-foot infinity pool with fire and water features anchors 1,300 square feet of covered living space, with a five-car garage completing the experience.

Along the water’s edge on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, this contemporary beach house by architect Michael Barsocchini sits above an extremely rare private sandy beach, just past the break at County Line. Set on concrete caissons with a fortified seawall, it offers 70 feet of beach frontage and panoramic views of whitewater, ocean, islands, dolphins, sea birds, and sunsets—framed by full-width decks on both levels. Inside, the ocean reads like wall-to-wall artwork from the entry. A formal living room with fireplace and wet bar opens through accordion doors to the oceanfront deck, while a private spiral staircase drops to the beach two levels below. An atrium stair beneath a round skylight connects to the lower-level kitchen, dining area, and lounge, plus a serene primary suite with walk-in closet and updated spa-style marble bath. A grass garden courtyard with BBQ area rounds out the setting for unhurried days by the sea.