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La Villa Contenta: Paradise on the Pacific

Magnificent. No other word really does La Villa Contenta justice. Located at 26880 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, this impressive property is truly one of a kind. It is certainly one of the finest residential compounds on the entire Pacific coast, and within the United States, as well.

So Who Says You Can’t Buy Happiness?

Commissioned by Real Estate mogul Richard Weintraub, La Villa Contenta was designed to live up to its name, and then some. Indeed, if life in this place doesn’t put a smile on your face, then what will?

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La Villa Contenta Plays Itself

The home itself is actually quite famous in its own right. It was cast as the residence of the Vampire Queen in HBO’s blockbuster series True Blood, and it’s also made appearances in Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD, I Love You Man, and too many other films and television shows to mention them all. It’s also known among Hollywood insiders as one of the most desirable properties in the state.

Buying in Malibu Means: Location, Location…

La Villa Contenta is surrounded by natural beauty on a level all its own. To the south, the property has an unfettered view of the glittering Pacific Ocean. To the north, there’s PCH, lovely Malibu, Solstice Canyon, and Escondido Canyon Park beyond. Just an 8-minute drive to the southwest, you’ll find Point Dume State Park, with its ancient sand dunes, rocky cliffs, and tide pools teeming with aquatic life.

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Grounds Truly Fit for Royalty

Of course once you get settled in, you may actually have trouble coming up with good reasons to leave home. This gated estate boasts more than 6 acres of immaculately landscaped gardens, together with sweeping panoramic ocean vistas. Visiting dignitaries will feel right at home strolling among the manicured shrubbery and bubbling water features. Secluded and idyllic, the grounds here are truly a private paradise that must be experienced to fully be appreciated.

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The Grand Main House at 26880 Pacific Coast Highway

The main residence is a sprawling and luxurious Italianate estate appointed in the grandest possible fashion. With more than 1600 square feet of living space, and 13 bedrooms and 14 full bathrooms, there’s plenty of room here for your entourage, should you choose to invite them for a luxurious weekend getaway.

Ornate details abound, from the domed and coffered ceilings to the warm wood and fine stone floors. Arched picture windows appear to be everywhere, meaning that residents here are never far away from a captivating photo opportunity.

Nothing beats a home-cooked meal, and cooks of all calibers will find the kitchen here to be an ideal place for following their gustatory muses. State-of-the-art stainless appliances make meal preparation a true joy, and the Italian marble countertops and sizable central island certainly add to the appeal.

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Fun in the Sun in Malibu

Perhaps one of the most appealing aspects of this property is the oversized swimming pool. Here, you and your supporting cast can bask in the Malibu sunshine as you watch the gulls adrift on the warm ocean breeze.

The pool’s pavilion bears more than a passing resemblance to the Greek ruins of old, if they had just been constructed. Inside, it has the atmosphere of a 16th century Italian palace. The indoor reflecting pool runs the entire length of the main room, and sparkles with the light of the overhead chandeliers and the end-to-end skylights.

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Relax in Style

In addition to the main house and pool pavilion, this elaborate estate features tennis courts, a cozy and luxurious oceanfront guest home, a professional-grade home theater, a capacious wine cellar, a fully equipped office, and more luxurious little touches than you can count.

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26880 Pacific Coast Highway: Life on the California Coast

Luxury has its price, and you’re okay with that. After all, you’ve earned it, so you might as well enjoy it. If you’re the type who appreciates the finer things in life, it doesn’t get much finer than 26880 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, and it can all be yours for $60 million. That may sound like a kingly sum, but after you spend a little time here, you’re sure to understand what a truly excellent investment this property is.

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