1 bed | 1 bath | 1200 Sq ft home

5 acre lot

A secret oasis in the Santa Monica mountains and a stunning, modern home with indoor-outdoor architecture, sliding glass walls, lavish decks & acres of options.

Notes: This location sits safely within the TMZ so permits are from LA Film, not Malibu Film office and therefore much easier to acquire.

Interior toilet may not be used by productions. External flush toilet(s) must be rented by productions over 5 people.

Discounts offered for Exteriors Only Productions

No shooting past 10pm.

Photos of landscape may look different depending on recent weather patterns. Pond and creek may dry up completely during the dry season.

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Features

parking for 20+ vehicles
sliding glass walls with mountain views
epic fire pit
large concrete deck with dramatic stairs
sleek modern fireplace
open modern kitchen with bar-height island
rural setting, nature trails with views
seasonal stream & pond with rowboat (dries up periodically, please inquire)
oak grove
ample off-street parking and base camp setup areas

Vintage car rentals (props only):

1967 Austin Healey 3000 ($500/day)
1969 Mustang convertible ($500/day)
1979 chrome Airstream ($1000/day + moving fees)

Just north of Mulholland Dr, 15 minutes to the 101 freeway, 20 minutes to downtown Malibu and beach, 45 minutes from Hollywood, the house pulls you in with its open plan interior, inspired by downtown artists lofts and Japanese Shoji style sliding walls, which redefine interior space functionality as needed per shoot. Hidden shower and sink counter are open to the exterior for unique photographic opportunities. Large window seats offer unique feature settings. The bed is open to the exterior for dramatic mood shots with full length curtains to redefine the space as needed. Glass front wall retracts for fluid indoor/outdoor transition shots.

From outside, the house has simple design character, dark grey corrugated steel exterior and flat stucco planters blend with the surroundings. The expansive front patio, with Castlerock mountain as backdrop, is perfect for large, social gathering shoots. Rear patio designed to create character of a German beer garden with long table shared seating. At night, exterior lighting, combined with large fire pit with mountain backdrop and hidden glass walls, create a seamless indoor/outdoor experience.

Oak Grove: A shaded Oak grove with an ornate chandelier over a picnic table, and a hammock swinging above a seasonal stream. A swing, Tiki torches and chiminea complete the relaxed ambiance of the grove.

Mountain Trail: A mountain trail winds up the mountain behind the house and crosses over a seasonal stream - great for wilderness shots. The trail ends at a flat plateau for equipment set up and staging. View of the Santa Monica mountains to the west, Conejo Valley to the north, scenic Castlerock mountain to the east.

Seasonal Pond: Approx 1/4 acre pond fills up with winter rains, has boat and water event potential until summer when it starts to dry up.

Vintage Sports Cars: A sexy 1967 Austin Healey 3000 and 1969 Mustang convertible 'Gone in 60 Seconds' style are available for visual props for an additional $300 per vehicle fee.