Malibu California Celebrity Real Estate: Halle Berry Lists Beverly Hills Home For $5 Million

December 21st, 2009 kunisaki Posted in Malibu Celebrity Real Estate No Comments »

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On the “other side” of Westside towards Beverly Hills there is some exciting celebrity real estate news.

Halle Berry – one of the most famous actresses in the world, is listing her Beverly Hills home for $5 million.

Halle has also been carrying out alot of real estate buying and selling in the last few years and even owns a 5 bedroom and 4 bathroom ocean front contemporary home in Malibu Cove Colony which she paid $8 million for back in October 2004.

The property she has listed is located on Benedict Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom property is in a old-world Mediterranean style, featuring beautiful gardens outside with a stone spa, fire put and outdoor dining area. Inside there are wood beamed ceilings, gorgeous fireplaces as well as a gourmet cooks kitchen. Halle Berry purchased this property back in October 2001 for $2,275,000.

The home is located on 1.33 acres and features a main dwelling constructed in 1948 containing 2,274 square feet of living space. The impressive entrance to the home through the gates up a long stone driveway up the hillside leads to a two car garage and plenting of parking for more vehicles. The location of the home is fantastic and its style is unique and cosy.

If you are interested in purchasing a property or selling a property in Malibu, Pacific Palisades or the surrounding Beverly Hills/southern California area then please contact Judy Kunisaki for professional real estate advice in the Westside Los Angeles area, on 310-317-8396 or via her online contact form on her website.

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Malibu Celebrity Real Estate: Annette & Stan Cook Founders of Barefoot Dreams Sell Malibu Home

November 19th, 2009 kunisaki Posted in Beach front real estate in Malibu, Malibu Celebrity Real Estate Comments Off

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You are forgiven if you do not know who Annette and Stan Cook are of Barefoot Dreams.

These guys formed a company back in 1994 which sells, what can only be called a “sensational” line of products from what started out as a home/garage based business. Now their products have been featured on and by Oprah, Tyra Banks and Ellen to name just a few!

Their line of what they call “Cozychic” products is very popular amongst celebrities.

So, now they have both just sold their Malibu home for a cool $3 million.

Their property was a delightful ocean view home which is gated, sits on 1.5 acres and was constructed in 1983.

Inside the family home there are four bedrooms, four bathrooms across 4,089 square feet. There is a separate guest suite with a den, bathroom and kitchen that sits above the three car garage.

Outside there are stone patios, well manicured lawns and planted fruit trees as well as a built-in barbecue, firepit and spa.

Definitely a beautiful home. The Cook’s however, are not newbies to Malibu Real Estate, they also own two other properties here, including a 5 acre ocean-view mansion and five bedroom compound.

Perhaps a nice ocean view home would be something that would suit your taste? Get in touch with us today for more details on amazing Malibu homes. 

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Malibu Celebrity Real Estate: Movie Director Marshall Herskovitz Buys Equestrian Property in Calabasas for $4.1 million

October 12th, 2009 kunisaki Posted in Malibu Celebrity Real Estate Comments Off

The areas of Calabasas and Pacific Palisades offer beautiful properties with stunning views of the Santa Monica Mountains as well as the Pacific Ocean. Despite such a gorgeous setting they are also convenient for Malibu and Los Angeles! Both communities offer it all to all types of buyers. From larger ranch style homes to smaller single family homes, they have it all!

The latest celebrity to snap up a piece of the action in the area is acclaimed writer/director/producer Marshall Herskovitz who is selling his home in Pacific Palisades and who has just purchased a large ranch style equestrian property for $4.1 million in Calabasas!


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The equestrian property he purchased in Calabasas contains a Mediterranean-style house with 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms across 7,000 square feet as well as a seven-stall barn, two arenas, pastureland and a separate caretaker apartment! The property features a great wrap around veranda from the family room which features a great view over the pool deck. Outside the property features mature oak trees and shrubs as well as an outdoor living area containing a hacienda-style fireplace and barbecue! Definately a stunning property.

If you think Pacific Palisades or Calabasas are the right for you then please get in contact!

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Malibu Celebrity Real Estate: George Michael “Freedom 90″ Model Lists Malibu Home For $3.485 Million

October 6th, 2009 kunisaki Posted in Malibu Celebrity Real Estate, Uncategorized Comments Off


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Malibu is home to many celebrities who enjoy its fabulous climate, views and lifestyle. Including Tatjana Patitz who was one of the models in George Michael’s Freedom 90 music video. In the video she starred along with supermodels Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington. Tatjana is a German model and actress who had a great career in the 1980s & 1990s. He career has allowed her to adorn the cover of over 160 magazines.

Tatjana has just listed her ranch style Malibu home for sale at $3.485 million. The property is located in the Central Malibu neighborhood at 5737 Busch Drive, and is a four bedroom, four bathroom home which was constructed in 1978 and contains 2,807 square feet of living space.

Despite her European roots, she thinks of Malibu as her home and has lived here since 1988. Click here to view some interior shots of her home!

Malibu offers a great selection of properties for many types of buyers and gives residents an enviable lifestyle!

If you are interested in purchasing a property or selling a property in Malibu, Pacific Palisades or the surrounding Beverly Hills/southern California area then please contact Judy Kunisaki for professional real estate advice in the Westside Los Angeles area, on 310-317-8396 or via her online contact form on her website.

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Malibu Celebrity Real Estate: Beverly Hills Post Office Mansion for sale

September 22nd, 2009 kunisaki Posted in Malibu Celebrity Real Estate 1 Comment »

Former Baltimore Ravens cornerback Chris McAlister has listed his Beverly Hills Post Office area home at $7.9 million.

This beautiful French Normandy-style palatial estate was built in 1990, has a two-bathroom master suite, a two-level living room and four fireplaces. The home has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms across 9,375 square feet  and is positioned on a large 32,000 square foot lot.

Also outside there is a Koi pond, swimming pool and putting green! Along with stunning views of Catalina from the front and the valley out the back!

Chris McAlister used the home as his off season retreat and is planning on moving back to Maryland. He played college ball at the University of Arizona and was selected by the Ravens in the 1999 NFL Draft.

This is absolutely a stunning showcase property located in the excellent Beverly Hills Post Office area. 

If you are interested in purchasing a property or selling a property in Malibu, Pacific Palisades or the surrounding Beverly Hills/southern California area then please contact Judy Kunisaki for professional real estate advice in the Westside Los Angeles area, on 310-317-8396 or via her online contact form on her website.

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Malibu Luxury Real Estate: Malibu architect lists Topanga 4 Bedroom Home for $1.295 Million

August 28th, 2009 kunisaki Posted in Malibu, Malibu Celebrity Real Estate 1 Comment »


Details are sparse at the moment, however news has broken that a well known Architect in Malibu has listed his luxurious Topanga home for a cool $1.295 million.

Lester R. Tobias and Julie M. Tobias have listed for sale their four-bedroom, 2.5-bath home at 2628 Marquette Drive, a quiet street in Topanga.

The property was built in 1960 and encompasses 2,688 square feet of living space. The home is decorated in the elegant contemporary style and has been remodeled to a high standard with style and taste. It contains Four bedrooms, sleek bathrooms and kitchen, a large living room that opens to big viewing deck and large den downstairs.

It’s wonderful open floor plan is perfect for entertaining. The home has numerous windows, creating a very bright and light atmosphere, with lovely canyon and skyline views. There is a large back yard with mature trees.

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Malibu Celebrity Real Estate: Producer Marc E. Platt Has Purchased a Beachfront Home For $11 million In Malibu

August 14th, 2009 kunisaki Posted in Beach front real estate in Malibu, Malibu Celebrity Real Estate Comments Off

Producer Marc E. Platt has purchased a stunning beachfront property in Malibu.

The infamous producer of such productions as the films “Rachel Getting Married” and “Legally Blonde” and the Broadway musical “Wicked” has purchased a 4,600-square-foot Cape Cod on the Pacific Coast in Malibu.

The property at 31368 Broad Beach Road was originally constructed in 1964 and contains four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a separate one-bedroom guest wing. The home was originally purchased back in 2005 for $7 million by Robert Feinberg founder of a test-preparation provider. The property features a wide unobstructed view of the Pacific as well as great outdoor space.

With details sketchy about the sale at the minute we expect more to be released later…

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Malibu Celebrity Real Estate: Kate Hudson Leases Her Beachfront Home Out For $90,000 Per Month

July 28th, 2009 kunisaki Posted in Beach front real estate in Malibu, Malibu Celebrity Real Estate 1 Comment »

30 year old Celebrity Kate Hudson has decided to not spend her summer in her Malibu home by renting her beach house off Malibu’s Broad Beach Road for a whopping $90,000 per month.

The star, daughter of Goldie Hawn has leased her Malibu Beach Mansion
from June through to September.
The property was a gift from Goldie and is described as being kid friendly, having stunning features and also has private access to one of the best beaches in the area.

The property also offers a media/screening room, light filled office, three large bedroom suites including a master with ocean views and balcony. There is also a detached guest room and gym while the gardens are fully landscaped with outdoor fountains, furnishings and a large fire.

Malibu Beach Leases certainly are a great way to sample the Malibu lifestyle!

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Malibu Celebrity Real Estate: Cher Re-Lists and Revamps Her Malibu Mansion

July 22nd, 2009 kunisaki Posted in Malibu Celebrity Real Estate Comments Off

You may recall that some time ago we wrote about the breaking news of Cher listing her HUGE Malibu property for sale. Well since then there has been some changes…

The superstar has decided to do some updates to her home as well as reduce the price. The home was listed at $45 million in August 2008, but withdrew it in early May 2009 while the work was going on, according to her listing agent. The home has allegedly had new interiors and the price is now down to $41 million.

The home was constructed in 1999 in the Italian Renaissance style and contains seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a theater and gym in a sprawling 13,126 square feet. The property sits on a generous 1.7 acres with its own tennis court, infinity pool and guesthouse.

All very exciting news! See our previous blog post about its listing here.

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Malibu Celebrity Real Estate: Barry Manilow Lists Malibu Beach Front Home

June 22nd, 2009 kunisaki Posted in Beach front real estate in Malibu, Malibu Celebrity Real Estate Comments Off

World famous celebrity Barry Manilow is rumored to have listed his Malibu beach from home.

The four-bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3,456 square foot home is a blocky tastefully decorated contemporary with a matching one-bedroom guest house on the oceanfront with stunning beach views and of course access to the sand!

The home has a two story living room with big glass windows to exploit the view. The home has already had a price cut from $12.6 million to $10.9 million but Manilow paid $3.85 million in 2002. However the location could not get any better on Malibu Road right on the Pacific Ocean!

The home and the guest house are separated by a flagstone courtyard. The main house includes a media room, at least one office (another bedroom seems to be serving as an office as well) and a master suite with a fireplace and a bathroom that includes a spa tub set right against the window for a soak with a sunset view.

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