Inside ‘The Cactus House’: A $17 Million Restored Malibu Sanctuary on a Secret Beach

A recently renovated midcentury Malibu estate with steps leading directly down to a former secret beach has just hit the market for $16,995,000.Built in 1947 and designed by modernist architect Charles Kanner, the 3,861-square-foot estate known as The Cactus House last sold in 2021, when the sellers purchased it for $7,956,000 and decided to undertake a massive restoration project while taking great care to thoughtfully preserve its history."The home is architecturally unique and has been updated, but the sellers wanted to maintain the architectural integrity of the home, so it lives more like a sanctuary on the beach," says listing agent Sandeep Dhariwal of Sotheby's International Realty - Beverly Hills Brokerage. "It has got a lot of character and charm, along with 58 feet of frontage on the beach."She notes that while the property is for sale, it is also available for lease at a reduced winter rate of $67,500 a month. Loading...The living and dining areas of the beachfront retreat boast views of the Pacific Ocean. Mike KelleyLoading...The kitchen features French doors that open onto an expansive teak deck.Mike KelleyA spacious open floor plan features French doors opening to an ...