If your clients’ homebuying journey is taking them beyond Pacific Northwest horizons – whether they’re relocating or seeking a second home – our Sotheby’s International Realty network can make that dream a reality. Homes in these Distinctive Destinations are in sought-after neighborhoods in fabulous locales and are among some of the most immaculate properties in our collection.
In an ode to our 2023 Waterfront Report, which celebrates the PNW’s gorgeous ocean- and lake-front homes, today we take you to Palos Verdes Estates, California, to this stunner of a waterfront estate.
Perfectly Private in Palos Verdes Estates
This rare, bluff-top home in Palos Verdes Estates presides unassumingly over the sparkling Pacific Ocean and the rolling surf lapping the beach below. From here, astounding views encompass Malibu, Point Dume, Santa Monica, the Calabasas Mountains, the Hollywood sign, downtown Los Angeles, the South Bay Coastline, and even some snow-capped mountains to the east.
Set on an isolated point, the gated property boasts seven bedrooms and six bathrooms in 4,832 square feet. Light streams through walls of expansive windows into practically every room of the one-story, ranch-style home. Linger and entertain in the open kitchen and dining area while overlooking the water from this high-bank location. Outside, landscaped front and back lawns and gardens, all with a sprinkler system, make for a park-like setting.
Ideal for the family or retirees who entertain out-of-town guests, the home includes a two-bedroom, one-bathroom suite, with a living room.
The main living area and bedrooms surround a travertine courtyard. Here, a large spa invites hours of private, peaceful relaxation. A custom mural of the Italian countryside adorns the walls of the courtyard area, adding to the personal feel of the entire residence.
With grounds similar to a boutique waterfront inn, the estate offers a tennis court, four-car garage, mature fruit trees dotting the property, and a dog run. Inside, there are three HVAC zones – making for comfortable living year-round – an intercom system, a security system, and motion-sensor lighting throughout.
The planned community on the Palos Verdes Peninsula is home to approximately 13,500 residents, mainly retirees and small families. The upscale area was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., the son of the renowned Central Park designer. Homes in the quiet, 4.75-square-mile neighborhood are predominantly single-family. Residents have easy access to parklands, pathways, urban forests, and excellent schools – all within a low-density, rural-feeling space in one of the most desirable places to live in southern California.
Palos Verdes Estates, known locally as “PV,” is conveniently located approximately an hour’s drive from Burbank, Century City, downtown Los Angeles, and Santa Monica. Long Beach is about 30 to 45 minutes away.