Description Limestone & Pacific: Malibu

Tucked behind private gates on a half-acre in Malibu, this villa was designed by Brittny Button and has the kind of outdoor scale that anchors everything else – over 3,000 sq ft of stone terraces, a Moroccan-tiled pool, and unobstructed Pacific Ocean views that stretch well past dusk. Inside, arched hallways in reclaimed Italian limestone give way to a kitchen with ocean views through every window, while the lower level shifts the mood entirely: a speakeasy lounge with a bar set into rock walls, a wine cellar, and a home theatre. Zuma Beach is a twelve-minute drive when you're ready to leave.

Home truths:
* For those with reduced mobility, there's a ground-floor bedroom and bathroom here.
* The area is quiet and residential, with shops, restaurants, and cafes along Pacific Coast Highway a short drive away. You'll want a car for any errands or meals out.
* The swimming pool isn't fenced.