A modernist oceanfront home in Ventura, California, has listed for $5.1 million, marking its first sale since construction in 1984. The Susman House sits at Faria Beach above a sandy cove and spans 2,640 square feet with three bedrooms.
Architect Carl Maston designed the residence for former actress Tracy "Babs" Susman. The current owner purchased the property in 1981 and has maintained it in original condition, according to listing agent Shannon Menzel of The Menzel Group.
The home features clean lines, expansive windows, brick details, exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, and cedar-clad walls. A double-sided fireplace anchors the living area. The kitchen includes custom cabinetry, an original wood-slat ceiling, and modern appliances. Retractable glass walls in the dining area open onto a 42-foot ocean-facing deck.
The primary suite sits upstairs with vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, a fireplace, a soaking tub, and a private deck. A secondary suite and guest suite with a privacy divider complete the bedrooms.
The property sits on Mondo's Cove, about an hour northwest of Los Angeles, and offers views of the Channel Islands and access to private beach entry. A community tennis court serves residents.
Co-listing agent Chuck Menzel noted that along this coast, 30 to 40 percent of owners are permanent residents, while the majority own second homes. He described the cove as private and quiet with surf breaks nearby.