Seann William Scott, known for his role as Steve Stifler in the “American Pie” franchise and for more recent appearances in “The Righteous Gemstones” and “Shifting Gears,” plans to sell his long-time Malibu estate. The residence, known as “The Vanaya House,” is being offered for US$17.5 million, after Scott acquired it in 2004 for just under US$4 million. The property spans 1.45 acres above Zuma Beach and is characterised by its Bali-inspired architecture, privacy, ocean views, and meticulously designed landscaping.
The Balinese influence, reinterpreted with a Californian aesthetic, is evident already in the main living areas. A media room at the end of the first floor is spanned by a soaring timber ceiling with exposed wooden beams, which continue down the walls. Large glass panels frame the surrounding vegetation. A deep leather sofa and two lounge chairs are oriented towards the television, while the room opens up to the adjacent dining and kitchen areas. This allows the continuation of timber structures and natural materials throughout the ground floor.
Exquisite Living and Dining Areas
The formal dining area accommodates a long wooden table with cane-back chairs beneath a sculptural black chandelier. A few steps away is a more casual breakfast nook with a glass table, grey chairs, and a built-in banquette seating under the windows. Floor-to-ceiling wooden cabinets fill one side of the room, including a tall glass-fronted wine fridge. At the centre of the open-plan living areas is the kitchen, arranged around a long island with seating for four. Its white countertop surrounds warm wooden cabinetry beneath a row of glass pendant lights. Along the perimeter, additional wooden cabinets complement white stone surfaces and a marble backsplash, while dark upper cabinets frame the hob and an oversized extractor hood.
On the opposite side of the main floor, a smaller reading lounge faces the rear of the property, providing the first direct glimpse of the Pacific through a wide opening. Low seating is grouped around two circular tables, while the timber ceiling and exposed beams continue the design. A step down from the surrounding dining, kitchen, and lounge areas, the main living room is situated in a slightly sunken portion of the floor plan, separated from the upper level by a glass railing. Heavy timber beams frame the room, while large glass doors and windows surround the outer walls, offering views of the lawn, pool, and ocean.
Luxurious Suites and Outdoor Facilities
Upstairs, the primary suite opens under a vaulted timber ceiling. The bed is placed against one wall, while a small seating area can be found on the opposite side. Built-in shelves and warm wooden elements mirror the design palette of the ground floor, and an entire wall of glass doors opens directly onto a private ocean-view terrace. This terrace stretches along the exterior of the bedroom, offering unobstructed views over the lawn to the ocean. The wide opening allows the sea air to flow into the bedroom. The en-suite bathroom is designed with light stone, glass, and wooden accents. A free-standing oval bathtub sits in the centre of the room between a horizontal, glass-enclosed shower and a long mirror wall.
- —Price: US$17.5 million
- —Location: Malibu, California
- —Living Area: 4,176 square feet
- —Plot Size: 1.45 acres
- —Bedrooms: 5
- —Bathrooms: 5
- —Special Features: Pacific Ocean views, resort-style pool, full-size tennis court, lily pond, enclosed motor court, Balinese-inspired architecture, mature trees
Three additional bedrooms are distributed throughout the house, continuing the design of natural wood, white plaster, and abundant light. A guest room under a steeply pitched timber ceiling, a brighter bedroom with ocean views, and another room facing the street with wooden beams and skylights complete the offering. Outdoors, the garden consists of a series of terraced grounds oriented towards Zuma Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Closest to the house is a curved swimming pool, surrounded by a spacious stone terrace with lounge seating and space for al fresco dining, while an adjoining lawn leads to the lower garden areas.
For further information on this listing, Sam Plouchart of Christie’s International Real Estate SoCal is available.
