317 Rocky Point III a Rare Blufftop Estate—Poised at the Westernmost Point of the South Bay—features Two Designer Dwellings on an Acre-plus of Lush Landscaping
On this bluff top, you’re privy to coastal scenes like no other. There’s a shimmery expanse of ocean and miles of winding coastline, shaped by time and crashing waves. Below the tall cliffs, the rocky shoreline is buzzing with life, from seals to gliding sea birds.
This peaceful coastal estate—317 Rocky Point III, located along Rocky Point Road, a quiet street off Paseo del Mar in Palos Verdes Estates—is the ideal place to celebrate the natural majesty of the environment.
“I call this area Los Angeles‘ best-kept secret,” says real estate agent Britt Austin of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty who’s co-listing the property with Cari Corbalis.
Built directly on the bluff of the Pacific Ocean, the super-private 317 Rocky Point III consists of a deftly manicured 1.15-acre property with unobstructed, 180-degree views of the ocean. Then there’s approximately 12,472 square feet of living space across two designer structures—created with plenty of stone, glass, and open-air spaces, so you always feel at one with the landscape.
“They marry each other so seamlessly, and both have so many elements of indoor-outdoor living,” Britt Austin says of the two dwellings.
That’s good since, due to careful positioning, whether you’re lounging poolside, entertaining on the terrace or strolling the lush grounds—you’re constantly connected to the coastline. Close enough to hear the song of the ocean, while high enough to savor its awe-inspiring views; which in this case span from Catalina to Malibu, and all the way back along the coastline to Redondo Beach, which twinkles with light after dark.
At the heart of 317 Rocky Point III is a sun-splashed main residence, with 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, that spans around 7,022 square feet of living space—a figure that swells when countless fresh-air terraces are factored in. Designer Tim Clarke, known for his high-tone coastal residences, was responsible for interiors, while famed Studio Art Luna designed the grounds.
The home’s aesthetic is one of airy elegance. A soothing coastal palette of buff stone and white walls is spiked with a tasteful mix of earthy influences, such as reclaimed wood-beam ceilings and honey-hued oak floors. Interspersed throughout are European antiques and Old World influences, from Italian chandeliers and French fireplace mantels to Roman clay walls and pale limestone floors.
317 Rocky Point III’s main living spaces—including a stately living room and a sprawling primary suite with a private spa deck that overlooks the waves—are arranged around a generous, sleek pool terrace with well-crafted al fresco destinations for lounging and dining.
Ditto for the second structure—an approximately 5,450-square-foot entertainment pavilion crafted for hosting and entertaining, complete with a dedicated wine cellar with storage for over a thousand bottles.
“You don’t know where the inside ends and the outside begins,” Britt Austin says of the pavilion’s design, where spaces for gathering and dining are surrounded by ocean and garden views. “The walls just disappear and it’s such a great, open floorplan.”
317 Rocky Point III’s pavilion has 2 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, so it’s ideal for housing guests or family.
“The guest suite in the pavilion is almost as nice as the primary suite in the main house,” remarks Britt Austin. “You can have long-term guests and it won’t impede your lifestyle.”
Alternately, you can tuck away in the office for uninterrupted work sessions, or utilize the pavilion as a separate wellness center, complete with a gym and plenty of spaces for meditation and movement—enhanced when glass slides open to let in invigorating gusts of ocean air and new perspectives on the vivid green-on-blue landscape.
When you enter the gated property, you’re in a world of your own.
“It’s an entertainment dream house,” says Britt Austin. “You have a really big entertainment area and you have your cozy home in the main structure that never feels overwhelming.”
It’s also an instantly serene retreat, where you can work and rest amid a manicured green landscape and glittering ocean scenes. “There’s not a better house in Palos Verdes, hands down,” she says.
You’ll start to feel good even before you arrive since the area is one of broad, peaceful streets and regal palm trees.
“You’re living the epitome of the Southern California dream,” Britt Austin says of the location.
A place where a short walk or jog brings you to scenic hikes along the bluffs or a sunny table at the local cafe. Lunada Bay market is only half a mile away, and there are several award-winning schools within a mile or two from the residence.
Living at 317 Rocky Point III, the only quandary would be finding a vacation destination that could rival this in terms of its paradise-like ease and glorious ocean views—always unobstructed due to being poised on the most Western point in the South Bay.
Then there are the home, pavilion, and grounds, all designed to enhance the main event—this glorious blufftop setting. It would be tough, agrees Britt Austin.
“In my opinion, there’s really not really a better place in Southern California,” she says, adding with a laugh, “There’s no resort that’s going to beat this home.”
Cari Corbalis | 310.704.4014 | DRE #00850678
Britt Austin | 310.938.9167 | DRE #01799654
Cari & Britt Properties | Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price: $35,000,000
Photography by TBC, Courtesy of Cari & Britt Properties
