Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
This cresting casa, widely believed to have been an inspiration for the Sydney Opera House, is looking for a new owner.
Designed in the 1950s and intended to look like a giant wave, the oceanfront Malibu property is considered one of the California coastline’s more recognizable homes.
Surf’s up for anyone looking to live within such inspiration, as the home, called the Wave House, is newly available for $49.5 million, the Wall Street Journal first reported.
“With its unique design and captivating atmosphere, the Wave House stands as a testament to the artistic vision of architect Harry Gesner and its enduring appeal in the real estate market,” Dena Luciano, one of the listing reps, told The Post of the property, which Gesner sketched from his surfboard in the water in front of the address. “It is awe-inspiring, while simultaneously evoking a sense of relaxation.”
Luciano, together with Compass agents Chris Cortazzo and Zen Gesner (Harry’s son), and Drew Fenton of Carolwood Estates hold the six-bedroom, eight-bathroom listing.
Built for a local lumberyard-owning couple, the home has since been owned by the likes of British rocker Rod Stewart and record executive Mo Ostin, the most recent owner, known for signing such acts as the Kinks and Jimi Hendrix as the leader of Warner Bros. Records.
(An aerial shot of the property.Simon Berlyn)
(The home is built to look like a cresting wave.Simon Berlyn)
(During Stewart’s time owning the property, he had rails installed on the decks.Simon Berlyn)
(The wraparound decks at night.Simon Berlyn)
(An entrance to the home’s main communal living areas.Simon Berlyn)
(A stylish conversation pit encircling a central fireplace.Simon Berlyn)
(Large windows frame great Pacific views.Simon Berlyn)
(The home measures approximately 6,200 square feet.Simon Berlyn)
(Rod Stewart previously was the home’s owner.Mondadori via Getty Images)
Under Stewart’s ownership, the Wave House saw railings installed along the decks — “He was very concerned that people at his parties would stumble and fall off the edge,” co-listing representative Gesner, who grew up next door in a building known as the Sandcastle, told the publication.
Ref: Rod Stewart’s iconic former Wave House lists for $49.5M in Malibu (nypost)
