6 Iconic California Luxury Homes: From Coastal Retreats to Architectural Masterpieces

A home unlike any other. Perched on the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean, Case Study House #18 offers a view that is nothing short of extraordinary. The ocean stretches out along the horizon, framed by the ever changing sky, making every moment in this house feel like a privileged encounter with the sublime. At sunset, the sky turns in a palette of cotton candy oranges, pinks, and purples, flooding the home with a golden light.

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Listing details: This is a house designed to make you pause, to make you reflect on the beauty of the natural world, and to reflect upon your relationship in it. You will feel a deep connection to the timeless forces of earth, sea, and sky. Designed by the revered Rodney Walker, Case Study House #18 epitomizes the daring creativity of its era. Walker’s genius lies in his ability to merge minimalism with warmth, and perfect design with organic beauty. The house itself is a bold experiment in form and function a glass-walled sanctuary that appears to float above its natural surroundings. Constructed in the principles of the case study movement, the house dissolves the boundary between the indoors, the outdoors and beyond. Its floor-to-ceiling windows frame the uninterrupted vistas of the Pacific Ocean, and detail of this home, from its cantilevered rooflines to its clean, horizontal lines, is carefully designed to enhance its connection and relationship to the outside world. This is a rare chance to own not just a house, but an icon. A special place that has withstood the test of time, one that indeed continues to inspire, and one that will undoubtedly be revered for generations to come. Case Study House #18 is more than a home; it is a statement. It is a rare opportunity to live in a space that is as much a living work of art as it is a sanctuary. With its unparalleled views, its undulating dialogue with its surroundings, and its role in the legacy of modernist architecture, this very special home offers an experience of living that is truly unmatched. Become a part of this legacy.

• 11 Stall Horse Stable + Multiple Paddocks

• 1,500+ Fruit Trees Incl. Avocado, Orange + More

• Chicken + Duck Coops

Listing details: 

• Caretaker’s Residence

• Pool + Filtered Pond

• Bbq Cabana + Fire Pit

• 3 Water Wells, 12 Water Tanks + A Generator

Discover Malibu living at its finest in this stunning Broad Beach Road residence offering breathtaking ocean views. A walled and private courtyard welcomes and leads you into the light-filled interior boasting high ceilings, new wood floors, and a remodeled gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances. Slide open the large glass doors to enjoy outdoor living with a jacuzzi, firepit, and built-in grill overlooking the ocean.

Listing details: Upstairs, you’ll find an additional sitting area and laundry room as well as three bedroom suites, including a luxurious primary suite with ocean vistas, balcony, fireplace, spa-like bathroom and walk-in closet. With just a short walk to the beach, this home is the epitome of coastal luxury and would be perfect as a full-time residence or weekend getaway. Available furnished for immediate enjoyment. In addition, this home is one of few in Malibu connected to the sewer!

Sexy New Constructed Farm House, near lower Runyon Canyon in Hollywood Hills-West with stunning views from Downtown to Catalina! With over 5,033 Square feet of indoor-outdoor living space, set on a huge 8,000 sq foot flat lot, this is truly a rare find! Huge private backyard retreat with pool with spa and baja shelf, Plus cabana with a full bathroom, built-in BBQ with bar, perfect for large Hollywood Style Parties.

Listing details: 4 bedroom, 5 bath, theatre, 2 car direct entrance garage with addition 2 spaces. Totally private. Set on quite a dead-end street near the largest off leash dog park in America; Runyon Canyon, this home in perfect location, near Sunset Strip, Hollywood, and the hottest trendy restaurants in West Hollywood nightlife, this home is perfect for the entertainer in you! Entryway opens to the grand foyer showcasing an incredible amount of natural light! Beyond the entry, the great room seamlessly flows into the striking gourmet kitchen, truly built for those who love to cook, with its Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, large center island, and lots of counter space which blends in beautifully with the naturally colored wood accents throughout the house. Top of the line Thermador appliances, butler pantry with a wall of glass sliding doors that open to the The luxurious main suite is complete with a private balcony with stunning views of the Hollywood Hills, city lights. The awe-inspiring bathroom has double vanities, soaking tub, oversized shower, soaking tub, and a huge walk-in closet. This beautiful home has amenities throughout including an additional 3 ensuite bedrooms with built-in closets, a large theater room, bar, and state of the art sound systems throughout. Hosting an unmatched outdoor setting perfect for both entertaining and intimate settings, the backyard features an oversized pool with a spa, built in barbeque, a spacious grassy area, and covered cabana perfect for dining or lounging. The rooftop deck with amazing views as well as a firepit for complete entertainment, with the stars! Oversized 2 car garage plus room for 2 more cars in the driveway is hedged, private, and gated. This undisputed masterpiece with unparalleled luxury & modern finishes will not last.

Architect Paul R. Williams, AIA. The V. Mott Pierce Residence. Built: 1928. Mills Act registered. Constructed for Dr. Valentine Mott Pierce, President of the World’s Dispensary Medical Association, which manufactured his father’s ‘miracle elixir’ found in almost every medicine cabinet-(Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery)-this hillside Mediterranean mansion displays the architectural brilliance of Paul R. Williams without budgetary constraints. Built in one of Pasadena’s most exclusive areas at a time when the region was booming, this 5-bedroom 5-bathroom+ home provides total seclusion on 4 parcels totaling approximately 1.7 acres, with water features, accessory structures and meandering pathways.

Listing details: Features include a show-stopping entry foyer with carved pillars, a groin-vault colonnade and imported Italian tile flooring accented by extraordinary hand-wrought ironwork. The living room features coffered ceilings with a hand-painted motif and a massive fireplace surround. Large arched doorways open to a terracotta tiled terrace overlooking the San Gabriel Mountains and the hand-dug swimming pool. An opulent wood-paneled library reflects the grandeur of the time. The elevated dining room is accented by rows of arched pillars and iron work. The kitchen was recently remodeled, and the breakfast alcove is a jewel unto itself. Co-listed with Diane Lasell DRE#01894849.

• 24-hour guard-gated, golf course community of North Ranch

• Custom build with completely private lot

• Stately motor court

• Tree-lined driveway with wooden bridge

Listing details:

• Chef’s kitchen, Great Room with wet bar, Library, Formal Living Room, Den, Mud Room

• Formal Dining Room with temp-controlled wine wall

• Downstairs junior suite

• Upstairs primary suite with fireplace, wet bar, and balcony

• Spa-like primary bathroom and private gym rooms

• Hardwood and marble flooring

• Marvin Integrity windows and sliders

• Control 4 smart home automation system

• Huge cabana with full outdoor kitchen

• Resort-style pool with Baja shelves and cascading waterfall

• Two firepits surround spa with Roman shower feature

• Abundant flat lawn

• Basketball/pickle ball/volleyball court

• Enclosed garden with raised beds

• Owned solar