31228 Broad Beach Rd

With the wide, sandy beach and unobstructed ocean and island views that make Broad Beach so desirable, this contemporary oceanfront home is a year-round getaway.In addition to a huge beachfront deck and a year-round heated outdoor kitchen and dining pavilion, the home has a sheltered central courtyard with a fire table, spa, flatscreen, and plenty of deck space for lounging, entertaining, or outdoor yoga.From the front gate, the entry deck leads to a glass front door and a tantalizing view of the ocean. This opens onto light-filled rooms with plank-and-beam wood ceilings, wood plank floors, and views, views, views. In addition to a full wall of glass opening onto the beachfront entertainer's deck, the living/dining room has huge windows on both sides, and a massive rough-hewn stone fireplace.At the back of the dining area is a spacious ocean-view family/media room with handsome built-in cabinets, and beyond that is the kitchen. This is a chef-pleasing space, with expansive custom cabinets, a breakfast bar, top-quality appliances, and a door to the central courtyard.The four bedrooms on the lower level include a bunkroom with four built-in bunks, and the primary suite, which has a full wall of built-in closets and cabinets, a large flat-screen, a spa-style bath with heated floors, and glass doors opening onto a covered beachfront deck. There is also a den/media room on this level.A separate guest suite with two beds, a flatscreen, air conditioning, and a bath, opens onto the central courtyard, with a chair swing just outside. At the entry level, the garage has been converted to a gym with mats and mirrors, free weights and workout equipment, a TV, refrigerator, freezer, and ocean views over the top of the main house. There is an outdoor shower on one side of the house and surfboard storage on the other.On the home's beach side, a covered wood deck is equipped with heaters, an outdoor kitchen with a Lynx barbecue, flatscreen, counter with bar seating, and comfortable furniture. Beyond the covered deck is an open deck area with a large umbrella, lounge seating, and a dining area, and beyond that is a private sandy beach with a firepit. With a built-in sound system and security, this wonderful Broad Beach home is convenient to Point Dume, Trancas, trails, and all the pleasures of the Malibu lifestyle.