St. Malo

Oceanside, Kalifornia, USA

Rarified private beaches. Hush-hush, gate-guarded splendor. It’s hard not to feel you’ve arrived at St. Malo, Southern California’s French-inspired exclusive beach colony founded a century ago. Experience majestic seaside living at this 5BR, 5.5BA house w/magazine-worthy interiors. Unfolding across 26 sandy, secured acres, St. Malo is defined by French Normandy architecture. The walk-up window bar on your private beach? Brilliant. Fun & Games: Huge grassy lawn, private tennis court, pickleball, volleyball. Nature and elegance converge on your doorstep with private steps to the sand at this uniquely exclusive beach colony. Very few people have heard of St. Malo. And that’s entirely the point. An emblem of old-world glamour and self-contained summertime splendor, the house features your own private tennis court and a private sprawling lawn—ideal for entertaining and lawn games. Plus: Community perks include pickleball, a beachfront cabana and beach volleyball. Founded in 1926 and named for the stunning Brittany seaside, St. Malo was established as a seasonal playground for the Hollywood set. The stylish escape was splashed across the pages of 1940s Vogue. The headline: “St. Malo—Not France but California.” The article described “a happy mixture of the quiet charm of the Old World and the security and peace of the new.” Experience a touch of yesterday with the amenities of today. This house, which belongs to the community’s forefathers, has been thoroughly updated with modern amenities. The Grand Dame architecture captures natural light and warmth whilst providing nooks and ample oceanfront spaces to savor the dazzling private beach. There’s window seats, an old-world library, an interior courtyard, a formal dining room with a verdigris pitched ceiling, and living room with a wood-burning fireplace. Charming bedrooms feature timeless decor with updated materials. The upstairs primary suite features a spa bathroom; other bedrooms are spread throughout the house, establishing privacy. A three-car garage has room for two cars. It’s stocked with toys: bikes, surf boards, SUPS, boogie boards and kayaks. While St. Malo is crowd-free, the destination-worthy Oceanside scene is close by. It’s a fun walk, quick bike or car ride to South Oceanside, and downtown. Uncover a true-gem culinary scene brimming with new hotels, restaurants, cafes and breweries. Plus: Oceanside Pier, The Strand, world-class surfing, museums and cool vintage shopping. Discover points south: The buzzworthy Carlsbad Village is also a close by. In fact, it’s accessible via beach walks at low tide. Now, that’s barefoot living.