6540 Dume, Malibu, CA 90265

Surrounded by nearly an acre of privacy, this gated, single-level contemporary ranch-style home is filled with mid-century character and abundant natural light. Sloped ceilings, multiple skylights, and walls of French doors invite easy flow between indoors and out for relaxed living and lively entertaining. Complete with pool, guest house, bocce court, and Little Dume Beach key, this home is the ideal setting for year-round vacation living. The central space, with high, planked ceilings and hardwood floors, is a spacious living/dining/kitchen great room with a fireplace, a built-in desk nook, and a full wall of French doors to the backyard, patio, and pool. The large entertainer's kitchen is equipped for the most demanding chef, with top-quality appliances, including a cleverly disguised Bertazzoni refrigerator and Bertazzoni stove, plus extensive marble counters, a large pantry, a table-style island with bar seating, and a wide bank of windows facing the front lawn. Off the kitchen, a hallway provides access to the home's three luxurious bedrooms, including the primary suite, which has pool and mountain views, double French doors to the backyard, a walk-in closet, and a spa-style bath with a door to the backyard directly from the shower. The home also has a mud room at the entry, a powder room, and a laundry room with washer and dryer. The backyard, with wonderful mountain views, is an entertainer's delight, with multiple options for both grand and intimate gatherings. The pool and Jacuzzi have an expansive wood deck with heat lamps, fountains, and an outdoor living room with a firepit. There is an outdoor kitchen, a charming dining area with string lights, a heated bamboo pergola with very comfortable seating, and beautiful, manicured landscaping, including citrus trees and privacy hedges all round. A few steps down is the lower lawn, where there is a bocce court, ample room for lounging and recreation, plus a sauna and a storage shed. The guest house, near the front of the property, is a spacious studio suite with a sitting area, air conditioning, bathroom, and French doors to the backyard and pool area. The home, also air conditioned, has been furnished for style and comfort throughout. Convenient to dining, shopping, schools, and beaches, this terrific Point Dume home includes a private access key to Little Dume beach. Available June-July 5, 2025.