3415 Sweetwater Mesa Rd, Malibu, CA 90265

Introducing Villa di Vita Bella, an architectural triumph of timeless design by esteemed architect Douglas W. Burdge, AIA, set within Malibus most secluded enclave, the 24-hour security-bound Serra Retreat. Beyond its own gates, this peninsula estate commands extraordinary privacy and one of the rarest vantage points in Southern California: the ability to watch the sun rise over the ocean from the front of the home and set into the sea from the back. Resting on more than an acre of terraced Italianate gardens, the residence unfolds as a sprawling private resort, with an infinity pool and spa, championship tennis court, Kalamazoo outdoor kitchen, and fitness pavilion. Every element has been crafted with uncompromising artistry and imported European materials, blending old-world sophistication with Californias coastal ease. Inside, soaring interiors showcase Venetian plaster walls, a grand double-height foyer with a sweeping marble staircase, and curated spaces designed for both intimate living and lavish entertaining. The La Cornue chefs kitchen is complemented by a bespoke butlers pantry, while the primary retreat offers a sanctuary with a couture closet, wraparound terrace, and a spa-inspired bath featuring silver-plated sink basins, a sculptural marble tub, and a coastline-view steam shower. Entertainment abounds on the lower level with a theater, 800-bottle temperature-controlled wine cellar, and recreation lounge that flows seamlessly outdoors to a patio adorned with a ha