Listed for $11,995,000, this Topanga residence combines the best elements of mid-century modern design with an exceptional location.

Listing agent Christina Hildebrand was unable to provide additional information about the von Hagen family, but she was certainly familiar with the home's legendary architects, Thornton Ladd and John Kelsey - better known as Ladd & Kelsey.

The duo worked on a number of iconic residential and commercial buildings in southern California in the 1960s and 1970s.

A 2019 exhibition documenting the couple's designs claims their work "left a lasting impact on California modernism."

Hildebrand says the four-bedroom home feels like "every day is a mini vacation."

Once inside the front door, there is nothing but nature and awe-inspiring views that far surpass those of Santa Monica.

Hildebrand says her research indicates that the Von Hagen's were a reclusive couple, which explains the private nature of their gated home on 13 acres.

It's about an hour from Beverly Hills or Burbank - no traffic; it takes about 25 minutes to drive down the hill to the stores and restaurants of Malibu.

The house is "not for people who want to drive into town every day," she says.

But for a buyer who can afford to buy this property, concerns about commuting may not be paramount, Hildebrand said, adding that the home might find a buyer who owns other properties and wants to collect more, like a work of art.

The 4,684-square-foot home is designed in an L-shape, with a spacious pool visible from most interior spaces. Tall sliding glass doors frame the patio and pool areas, blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces.

The open-air atrium is 1,800 square feet in size and is not counted as part of the formal area of the home.

This space leads to the center of the home, which features gorgeous wood paneling, wood floors and ocean views.

Beyond the living spaces, the house has a long kitchen, a smaller butler's pantry, and staff quarters.

In the luxurious master suite, there is a fireplace, a kitchenette, and two walk-in closets. There are also three en-suite bedrooms, one of which is currently configured as an office.