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Photographed by Linda Kasian
Mintcello Villa
A Mediterranean- Inspired Retreat in Malibu
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- extended-size garage
- library
- laundry room
- full bar
- large chef's kitchen
- 180 degree ocean view
- enclosed courtyards
- covered patios
- pool and spa pads
- private road
- 4.35 acre lot
- 4013 sq ft house
- 460 sq ft garage
- 18,600 sq ft lower pad
- 2,500 sq ft pad for pool upper
Mintcello is a private Mediterranean-inspired estate in Malibu, combining refined craftsmanship with timeless design and sweeping natural beauty.
Set behind its own private gate, driveway, and motor court, the property offers exceptional privacy and a graceful sense of arrival.
The residence features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a library, laundry room, full bar, and a large chef’s kitchen that opens to sunlit terraces with ocean views from the kitchen, bedrooms, and patios. Multiple large, level yards unfold across the site, connected by landscaped paths, enclosed courtyards, and covered patios designed for effortless indoor–outdoor living.
The estate’s expansive grounds include potential future pool and jacuzzi pads, an additional half-acre flat pad with separate access, and another independent building pad—offering flexibility for the property’s next chapter. The pre-irrigated site features prime slopes for a vineyard or orchard, creating an extraordinary opportunity to cultivate the land.
Created by Apel Design Studio, this estate spans 4.5 acres with sweeping whitewater views of the Malibu Pacific. Blending the timeless charm of an Italian countryside villa with the tranquility of a private coastal retreat, it offers both inspiration and serenity. Just 15 minutes from Malibu’s iconic Point Dume and the 101 Freeway—the main artery connecting Southern California—it provides the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility.
Every aspect of this home has been crafted by Apel Design Studio as a work of art. From intricate mosaic installations and hand-carved exterior fountains to copper shelving, custom vanities, sculptural light fixtures, and original sculptures, each element is designed with natural, locally sourced materials. The result is a residence that is not only inspiring—it is a piece of art that functions as a home.
Signature spaces—the Sunset Room, Sunrise Room, and Horizon Room—frame Malibu’s daily magic of ocean sunrises and glowing sunsets. Expansive flat areas open endless possibilities for gardens, gatherings, or even a self-sustaining lifestyle, all within a serene countryside setting by the sea.
Surrounded by vineyards, orchards, and lush greenery, with countless places to lounge, reflect, and recharge, this property is more than a residence—it is an invitation to “Connect to the Art of Living.” Private, inspiring, and truly one-of-a-kind, it must be experienced to be believed.
The Making-of: Mintcello
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