Description
Lucky Ranch, an unparalleled Malibu ranch estate set on eleven acres of serene privacy and scenic beauty. This handsome property offers a perfect blend of rustic elegance and modern comfort, ideal for both grand gatherings and peaceful retreats.Enter through the gates onto a vast circular motor-court, leading to a home that features spacious, lodge-inspired interiors. The living and family rooms showcase soaring wood-plank ceilings with impressive beams and trusses, along with massive river-stone fireplaces. Both rooms open directly to beautifully landscaped gardens, patios, and lawns, enhancing the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. A charming dining area with large windows and fanlights provides a view of the expansive front yard, complete with lush trees.The well-designed country kitchen, situated between the living and family rooms, offers ample counter and cupboard space, as well as a pantry. The main floor includes two bedrooms, while the upper level is dedicated to the luxurious primary suite. This retreat boasts high plank-and-beam ceilings, wood floors, a cozy fireplace, a walk-in closet, and French doors leading to a balcony with pool views. The suite also features two turret spacesone with built-in window benches and the other ideal for an office or meditation area.A separate one-bedroom guest house, complete with a kitchen, living room, and one-car garage, offers additional space for visitors. The main home's three-car garage includes the washer and dryer.The expansive backyard is anchored by a large, grotto-style Pebble Tec pool and spa, featuring striking rock formations and a waterfall. The surrounding area includes multiple flagstone patios for dining and lounging, a fire-feature table with a built-in stone bench, and an outdoor kitchen and barbecue with bar seating.The property also features a seasonal creek with a footbridge leading to lush gardens and a productive orchard with avocado, orange, lemon, and peach trees. The irrigated gardens showcase a variety of trees, including willow, pepper, sycamore, oak, boxwood, maple, strawberry, and redwood, with 240 evergreen trees added in 2019. Enclosed by 6,000 linear feet of 6-foot black vinyl chain-link fencing with double gates, the property includes an auto-start Kohler propane generator that services the entire estate.Additional outbuildings include a maintenance structure and a kennel that could be repurposed as a barn. With the Santa Monica Mountains as a backdrop and nearby hiking and equestrian trails, including the iconic Backbone Trail, this Malibu ranch offers a peaceful retreat in a stunning natural setting.
