28823 Cliffside Drive, Malibu, CA 90265

$34,500,000

Properties of this caliber, privacy, and proximity to Little Dume Beach rarely if ever come to market and would not be able to be recreated today. A true legacy property, unrepeatable and undeniably iconic. Set behind gates on more than one and a half acres in coveted Point Dume,… Read More this exceptional compound captures the relaxed and elegant lifestyle that defines Malibu. With sweeping ocean views, a coveted key to Little Dume beach, and a private gated path leading directly to the sand, life here unfolds at the pace of the coast. Morning coffee followed by a peaceful beach walk, or grabbing a surfboard and heading down for a session at one of California's most treasured and private surf spots. Beautifully reimagined and entirely remodeled yet it has maintained its timelessness in design. The home blends understated elegance with the warmth of a true beach estate. At its center, a dramatic great room with high and vaulted exposed wood-beamed ceilings, wide oak plank floors, and a fireplace opens to a wall of French doors that lead out to the expansive outdoors. The pool and gardens are situated just off the great room creating seamless indoor outdoor living. The grounds feel like a private coastal retreat designed for both quiet mornings and unforgettable gatherings. A waterfall grotto pool and spa with slide anchors the outdoor spaces, alongside an outdoor kitchen and barbecue. Covered dining with a fireplace and heaters, a fire-pit lounge, fountains, and sweeping lawns are framed by fruit trees, gardens, separate raised bed veggie gardens and manicured and maturely landscaped paths. A wellness area has been curated on a private deck overlooking the ocean; consisting of a custom made cold plunge, two outdoor showers, a four person sauna and an additional cedar hot tub. The chefs kitchen features high end appliances, a generous island, wood-burning pizza oven, dry bar with ice machine, and an oversized butler's pantry with a temperature controlled wine room. There are two wings off of the great room; one offers a bunk room for four and the other consists of four bedrooms, including a library with fireplace, sitting room , an office, and finally a stunning ocean view primary suite. The luxurious bathroom has a soaking tub, double shower, dual vanities, and a wall of windows staring out at the ocean. French doors open to a private deck and include a sitting area and fireplace with sweeping water views. Two separate guest houses: a cottage and a suite, both detached, complete this compound. The cottage is one bedroom, one bath with an office and fireplace. The second structure is an ocean view guest suite above the garage with a spacious entertaining deck; a great room with vaulted ceilings as well as one bedroom and one bathroom. The private path to the sand is gated and along the beach path sits the property's surfboard shack, perfectly placed for rinsing off after a morning, afternoon or sunset stroll on the beach. With garage parking for six cars, generous guest parking, and extraordinary privacy, this is a rare Point Dume estate. An irreplaceable property where ocean views, a close-knit coastal community, and the effortless rhythm of beach life come together in one of Malibu's most cherished settings. Local cafes, markets, and restaurants are just a walk or golf cart ride away.Imagine walking from your backyard, coffee in hand to a private beach accessed by your personal gated path in less than five minutes......This estate is without question one of the true greats. Read Less

Property listed by Compass, Lily Harfouche 310-230-5744

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Apr 29, 2026

Property Type

SingleFamilyResidence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

7,269

Lot Size

1.54 Acres

Year Built

1965

MLS Number

26687205

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

BuiltIn, ConvectionOven, DoubleOven, Dishwasher, ElectricOven, GasCooktop, Disposal, GasOven, Microwave, Oven, Range, RangeHood

Building

Built in 1965, Living area: 7269.0, 2 stories, Levels: One, Entry location: Main Level

Cooling

CentralAir

Disclosures

BeachRights, CoastalCommissionRestrictions

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Deck, Lanai, Stone, FirePit

Fireplaces

GuestAccommodations, LivingRoom

Floors

Tile, Wood

Foundation

Slab

Garage

6 spaces

Heating

Central

Interior Features

BeamedCeilings, BreakfastBar, CathedralCeilings, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, EatInKitchen, HighCeilings, LivingRoomDeckAttached, Bar, DressingArea, WalkInPantry, WineCellar, WalkInClosets

Laundry

Inside, LaundryRoom

Lot

1.5399 acres, Dimensions: 178x330

Parking

10 open parking spaces, 16 total parking spaces, Covered, Driveway, ElectricGate, Guest, Gravel, Gated, Paved, Private, OneSpace, Storage, Unassigned, Uncovered

Pool

Heated, InGround, Private, Waterfall

Property

Other structures: GuestHouse, Coastline, Mountains, Ocean, Pool

Sewer

SepticTypeUnknown

Taxes

Additional parcels description:, Parcel Number: 4466010012, Zoning: LCRA1*

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