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42500 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu

Offered at $8.5 Million  |  Ocean Views  |  5,000+ sq. ft.

This Malibu estate at 42500 Pacific Coast Highway offering 55 feet of coastal frontage and ocean views from every room—as well as an expansive rooftop deck—has entered the market for $8.5 million. Listed by Madison Hildebrand of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles and Jennifer Chrisman (both of Pacific Union International), the home originally was built for former Detroit Lions footballer and Webster star Alex Karras and his wife, Susan Clarke.

Currently owned by former White House staffer William Lynch and his spouse, Elizabeth, the home showcases amazing coastline vistas, plus 5,000-plus square feet of grand, light-filled living space, complete with a three-story foyer boasting a glass ceiling; four bedrooms (including a master suite with a private deck, office, fireplace and spa-like bath); a massive seaside living room with a fireplace; formal dining room; professional chef’s kitchen; and in-law suite with a separate entrance and a terrace.

Photography by Jeff Elson

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