Check out this $3.6 million Malibu home with boulders coming through living room windows

A massive boulder crashes into the living space
Two boulders crash into this Malibu home built in 1979.
  • Built in 1979, the 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home was designed by mid-century architect Doug Rucker.
  • Builders carved one-inch grooves into existing boulders so the house could sit on top of the rocks.
  • In July, the home sold for $3.6 million to a couple described as "architectural enthusiasts."
Atop the hills of Malibu, a one-of-kind 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home completely redefines "indoor-outdoor living."
Front of the house
Built in 1979, the estate designed by mid-century architect Doug Rucker emulates the era's "raw look" that highlighted natural surroundings, explains listing agent Paul Grisanti.
Side of the house
But, original owner Herb Tannen had a particularly unique vision: build a home that lives in between the rocks.
Aerial view of boulder clusters approaching the front door
"The challenge was to build into and around the rocks," Grisanti told Insider, as the home sits directly on a "nest" of boulders.
Closer image of the boulder clusters
The result is surreal, breathtaking rooms with naturally formed boulders wrapped into the home.
A boulder occupies the center of the living room
Gristanti tells Insider that one-inch grooves were cut into the boulders, allowing builders to slide glass fixtures on top.
A boulder slides through glass into the middle of the living room
"I've seen other homes with big rocks inside them, but it is so apparent how difficult this was to achieve," he told told Insider.
A massive boulder crashes into the living space
The rocks essentially function "like any other piece of furniture," Grisanti said, requiring semi-regular dusting and vacuuming.
A living room setup with a boulder to the left
"A couple times of year, go over the surface with a brush attachment," he said. "If you're crazy about it, you could use a steam cleaner. But I don't think that's necessary."
A blue couch and vintage rug
Tannen, a prominent Hollywood agent, lived in the home for over 40 years before his recent death.
Spiral staircase leading to the lower level
When listing the home, Grisanti said there were more than 60 showings.
The dining room wrapped in ocean views
But, the sellers would turn away anyone who mentioned tearing it down.
Wood-paneled kitchen
"It was apparent the home was worth saving," Grisanti said.
Kitchen sink windows facing out to the ocean
The home has sweeping views of the Santa Monica Bay and Catalina Island throughout.
The opening to a wood-paneled bedroom wrapped in views of the Pacific Ocean
The home will require considerable work, as it's been largely untouched since the 70s.
Wood-paneled sink and mirror next to a perfect view of a natural boulder outside the window
Grisanti explained the cedar exterior of the house was built without finish.
Sunny views of the Malibu hills and Pacific Ocean
Over four decades, moisture has expanded and warped certain pieces.
A balcony overlooking the Pacific Ocean and nearby homes
The house includes a primary suite on the first floor.
An entirely wood-paneled bathroom
With two additional bedrooms, a bathroom, and a sauna down a spiral staircase.
A spiral staircase
The original homeowner was a prolific painter in his spare time, Grisanti shared, and the home once housed over 400 canvases.
A spare bedroom
Outside, there is a serene, secluded viewing area of the coastline underneath a shaded awning.
A shaded viewing area looking out to the Pacific Ocean
In the end, the home received three offers that were "in the running," Grisanti said.
Side of the house lit up at twilight
The new owners were not even the highest bid, he explained, but were "architectural enthusiasts" with the most "credibility" for taking on a preservation project like this.
Front of the house lit up at twilight
Grisanti said the seller thought this couple would "do the best job of honoring his father's memory and his dream."
Aerial view of the house lit up at dusk
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