23903 Malibu Knolls Rd, Malibu, CA 90265

Set on a premium acre-plus knoll, this updated mid-century modern residence commands spectacular sunrise-to-sunset views of the ocean, islands, and Queen's Necklace. Gated and private, the scenic setting is convenient to Pepperdine, Civic Center, and all of Malibu's storied beaches, restaurants, and shops. Preserving mid-century architectural details such as an open-plan layout, generous use of glass, wood floors, and indoor-outdoor flow, the single-level home embraces the views, sweeping from the distant horizon to the verdant mountainsides. In addition to a spacious ocean-view living room with a fireplace and dual sliding glass doors to the backyard, there is a huge great room with high ceilings  a congenial setting for lively entertaining. This comprises family, dining, and kitchen areas, with another linear fireplace, and a wall of glass and sliding doors overlooking the backyard, pool, and sensational views. The kitchen has a waterfall-style island with bar seating, top-quality stainless appliances, and custom cabinets. The home's three bedrooms include a peaceful ocean-view primary suite with yet another fireplace, a large tiled bath, walk-in closet, and doors to the pool deck from both the bedroom and the bathroom. The backyard is an entertainer's dream, with patios, lawns, and decks all designed to enjoy the maximum view. The infinity-edge pool and adjacent spa have a wide lounging deck, where there is also a fire pit with built-in bench seating and a barbecue bar. The pool deck steps down to another wide apron of lawn and an ocean-view wooden deck deep enough for yoga, sunbathing, and star-gazing. There is ample patio space for al fresco dining, plus, on the opposite side of the house, there is another wide lawn with a raised-platform cabana lounge and a pergola-shaded dining area. Complete with a two-car garage, security system, and home automation, this view contemporary home offers privacy, serenity, style, and close-to-everything convenience. Listed for lease at $42,000 per month.