Architectural historians Gebhard & Winter invented a new style (Monterey Moderne) to describe the character and warmth of this classic 1930's residence by noted architects Barcume & King. As related to the current owner by Belfrage, a Hollywood writer and correspondent, he had the pick of sites when Firenze Avenue was first created. He chose a nearly 1/3 acre knoll-top lot, and was allowed to pick...

From this mountaintop vantage above Malibu one surveys the world like an Olympic God, but instead of the Mediterranean, the Pacific is below. Everything lies below: The Santa Monica Bay, Century City, Downtown L.A., Palos Verdes, Orange County, the Simi Hills and the San Fernando Valley. The 13 acre site includes 6 parcels for future development. A long gated private drive ascends through park-like grounds...