The Marcus Beck Collection 2012

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Fabulous Beach House Available Alone, or as Part of a Spectacular Malibu Beach Compound Malibu, California

Malibu Beach Compound Malibu, California This two-dwelling tropical beach compound on sandy Las Flores Beach offers the best of the Malibu Beach life-style. The homes open to large beach-front decks with a water grotto style spa complete with flat screen TV, built-in lounges, fire pits, and storage for water sports equipment. There are custom finishes throughout both houses including a stacked-stone water element at the entry foyer, custom wide-plank walnut flooring, floor to ceiling windows to maximize the beautiful ocean views, and a large roof-top deck with coastline views. The master suites in the homes have flat screen TV’s, and open onto large ocean-front decks. The master bathrooms feature limestone floors, large stone tubs, curb-less showers with steam, custom tile work and custom stone appointments throughout. The kitchens are equipped with name brand appliances, granite counter tops, and also afford ocean views. The living rooms have flat screen TV’s, large fireplaces and open onto ocean-front decks lined with palm trees. There is a complete gym on the upper floor, a curving staircase with floor to ceiling book shelves, and a 5-car garage with 5-car additional parking on the property. This is a unique opportunity to own a private beach compound on the sand in Malibu.

Marcus Beck • Prudential Malibu Realty DRE #00971376 www.malibuestates.com • marcusbeck@malibuestates.com 310-317-1709 OFC • 310-456-1401 FAX

Marcus Beck • Prudential Malibu Realty DRE #00971376 www.malibuestates.com • marcusbeck@malibuestates.com 310-317-1709 OFC • 310-456-1401 FAX

MALIBU Written by B. B. Smith

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The “Malibu Lifestyle” really says it all. This stunningly beautiful, affluent beachfront city in northwestern Los Angeles sits on a 27mile strip of prime Pacific coastline. “The Bu,” as surfers, locals and Alan Harper call it, is famous for its warm, sandy beaches that front the luxurious homes of many residents. Others live in the picturesque narrow canyons formed by the Santa Monica Mountains to the North and Topanga Canyon to the East.

Malibu is easier to pronounce than “Humaliwo” — the Native American word for “the surf sounds loudly.”

Drop the “Hu” and you’ll see where the new name derived, explains Marcus Beck of Prudential Malibu Realty, top Realtor to the rich and famous and wannabes looking for homes in Malibu. Spectacular scenery abounds at every turn. Here, as Marcus says, “nature provides an awesome playground.”

Early Spanish influences are still strongly felt in this stretch that was once closely guarded private property. The Rindges, owners of the original 13,000 ranch, actually hired guards back in the late 1800s to keep trespassers out. They even defeated the Southern Pacific Railroad in court, stopping tracks from being laid. (Their home, the Rindge House, a National Register site, can be seen in Malibu Creek State Park.)

Ah, but you can’t fight City Hall. The state, wanting to build the Pacific Coast Highway, went to court too, and won. But Rhoda May Rindge had the final word, of sorts. Widowed, she refused to sell off her land, and opened a small ceramic tile factory that grew to over 100 workers. Time and the economy won in the end. But Rhoda May’s distinctive Moorish/Arts & Crafts creations, known as Malibu tiles, now are found in luxury homes throughout Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. She is remembered.

Oil tycoon J. Paul Getty opened his Getty Villa in Malibu, patterning it after the Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum and other ancient sites.

Now it’s a museum beyond compare.

Actually, you could spend the next 20 years trying to see all the celebrities’ homes in Malibu. To name just a few of the past and current residents: Barbara Streisand, Jeff Bridges, Charles Bronson, Mel Brooks,

Pierce Brosnan, Gary Busey, Dyan Cannon, Johnny Carson, Cher, Dick Clark, Jackie Collins, Robert Conrad, Laura Dern, Bruce Dern, Danny DeVito, Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duval, Bob Dylan . . . and that just takes you through the letter D! Fortunately, tourist maps of celebrity homes are available.

Malibu Colony has become one of the area’s most famous districts. A gated community with multi-million dollar homes on tiny lots, it offers some of the most breathtaking wide-span views of the Pacific Coast.

Close to Malibu Colony is Malibu Lagoon, part of a 169-acre state park, and a top-notch spot for bird watching. Best time is spring and fall when migratory fowl make their annual trek to and from Alaska and Central America.

Surfers from across the globe are attracted to Malibu’s World Surfing Preserves. This program was launched by the Save the Waves Coalition to designate and enshrine international waves surf zones and surrounding environments. Malibu’s Surfrider Beach was designated as the first World Surfing Reserve site to protect and preserve Malibu as an iconic surf site.

Malibu is close to the “big city” of Los Angeles for easy commute, yet far enough away to retain that small town friendliness and helpfulness.

Malibu’s schools are said to be the best in the Los Angeles area and Pepperdine University in Malibu has an international reputation.

Answering to higher standards is typical of Malibu as it is with Marcus Beck of Prudential Malibu Realty. A third generation Malibu native, and lifelong Malibu resident, Marcus hit the ground running as a new Realtor by winning “Outstanding Performance First Year with Company” award. From that point on, Marcus Beck’s reputation as a Realtor never slowed.

He has been a “Top Producing Realtor” consistently in a career that requires perseverance in a continually changing marketplace. His longtime presence among those for whom he is providing the perfect residence gives him the edge needed to see beyond a simple “deal.”

Marcus can provide local knowledge and perspective of the upscale Malibu community, where it has been and where it is going, with insight only a true “insider” can possess.

Harbor Vista Malibu, California Sensational ocean views overlooking Malibu Lagoon, Surfrider Beach & Santa Monica Bay. Craftsman contemporary behind gates at the end of a cul-d-sac. Beautiful rich wood floors & soaring beamed ceilings, media room, downstairs family room, large office, granite and marble countertops throughout. Floor-to-ceiling windows and surrounding decks cover almost half the perimeter of the house. Separate guest unit & interior sauna. $2,295,000

Marcus Beck • Prudential Malibu Realty DRE #00971376 www.malibuestates.com • marcusbeck@malibuestates.com 310-317-1709 OFC • 310-456-1401 FAX

Villa Costera Malibu, California Truly amazing home never before offered for sale. Built for the current owner, this home was constructed with incredible detail throughout. Its flowing floor plan provides spacious indoor and outdoor spaces while taking full advantage of the ocean views. This privately gated home includes a lighted tennis court, pool and spa and ownership in the La Costa Beach Club. Centrally located in Malibu, this is one of the very few estates that provides such amenities in such a desirable location.

Marcus Beck • Prudential Malibu Realty DRE #00971376 www.malibuestates.com • marcusbeck@malibuestates.com 310-317-1709 OFC • 310-456-1401 FAX

Serra Road Malibu, California Located in the exclusive guard gated community of Serra Retreat, this contemporary Spanish Hacienda offers privacy and seclusion on approx. 2.66 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens & orchards watered by properties own well. This beautifully crafted home, designed by Doug Burdge, AIA, has a majestic entry leading to a living room with vaulted ceilings & floor to ceiling glass windows that offer views to the tropical outdoor entertainment area that has a grotto-shaped pool & hot tub, sitting bar with grill, and a covered dining area with a large fireplace. Original Malibu tiles, ancient Mexican mesquite wood doors, and Mexican antiques, add to the meticulous details throughout the house. Close to Surfrider beach, the Malibu Pier, great upscale shopping, gourmet restaurants, and the new Legacy Park, this exquisite property is a rare find!

Marcus Beck • Prudential Malibu Realty DRE #00971376 www.malibuestates.com • marcusbeck@malibuestates.com 310-317-1709 OFC • 310-456-1401 FAX

The Best in Beach Front Living is Now Available to Lease Malibu, California Ultimate Malibu Colony Estate on rare double lot. Prime oceanfront home offering the best in luxury beach living. Designed for entertaining and lounging, this exquisitely furnished six bedrooms. Six bath masterpiece boasts an open patio with spa, outdoor kitchen with barbecue, bar and flat screen, and fire pit, steps from sun deck to white sand beach, exceptional great room and gourmet kitchen with hardwood floors, sumptuous oceanfront master with office, huge closet and deck, detached 2-room guest cottage, lush courtyard and deluxe media system thru-out. Call for rates and availability.

Marcus Beck • Prudential Malibu Realty DRE #00971376 www.malibuestates.com • marcusbeck@malibuestates.com 310-317-1709 OFC • 310-456-1401 FAX