Stunning $4.4 Million Midcentury Modern Home in Calabasas Comes Complete With Airstream and Quirky Converted Shipping Container

An immaculately decorated midcentury modern home with a wealth of quirky amenities has hit the market in Calabasas, CA, for just a hair under $4.4 million.

The property, which was built in 1956, has had just two owners since it was completed, both of whom have painstakingly maintained its original design and layout, while adding just a few unique and modern touches.

The sellers snapped up the three-bedroom, two-bath home in 2019 and embarked on renovations that included updating the kitchen and baths, while still maintaining its architectural integrity. Original to the home are its adobe brick; post-and-beam ceilings; and the living room’s wood-burning, sunken fireplace and slate floors.

One of the property’s more eye-catching elements actually sits on its 4.31-acre plot: a vibrant, painted Airstream that has been turned into a giant art piece, adding a funky pop of color to the lush grounds.

Although the vehicle needs to be restored, listing agent Tracy Bunetta, with Sotheby’s International Realty – Malibu Brokerage, notes that it can in fact be used as a temporary accommodation for guests who are happy to enjoy a more rustic setting.

“You could camp in it, but you’re not going to live in it,” Bunetta jokes. “It’s a fun art piece, but not in great shape.”

However, that’s not the only external asset this $4,398,000 home has to offer.

Also located on the property is a converted shipping container that has been transformed into a sleek and modern studio and office space.

While the painted exterior, complete with graffiti tagging, would not be out of place in a shipping yard, the inside has been given a stunning makeover to turn it into a modern oasis for anyone seeking a quiet, private place to work.

Additional outdoor amenities include a workout area and yoga spot, as well as a vast fire pit and a “charming” container pool—making the property a perfect spot for those who love to host and entertain multiple guests at a time.

If the weather is not ideal for an outdoor gathering, guests need only duck inside to the property’s “cantina,” which boasts a full bar, lounge, and an optional fourth bedroom and bath.

The home sits in the Malibu Canyon neighborhood of Monte Nido, near the historical Saddle Peak Lodge, popular for its dining.

According to Bunetta, the property also offers unparalleled access to Calabasas’ beautiful natural surroundings, both on the lot— which features native oak and sycamore trees—and in the local area.

“It’s hard to find this bucolic, sleepy neighborhood so close to L.A.,” says Bunetta, “And having 4.5 acres is a rarity. It’s surrounded by national parkland, local parkland, and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.”

These local trails are used for horseback riding, hiking, and bicycling.

“It’s a very rural lifestyle, but you’re six minutes from downtown Malibu, Bunetta says. “On the other end, you can be in Agoura Hills with shopping and doctor’s offices. You have access to everything within a short period of time.”

She adds that another perk is a tight-knit neighborhood of 275 homes, where everyone is “really connected” and there are plenty of community events.