He was known as “Mr. Warmth.” From the time he burst on the scene insulting Frank Sinatra in a 1950’s night club act (“Make yourself comfortable, Frank. Hit somebody.”) until he passed away in 2017 at the age of 90, Don Rickles antagonized and delighted audiences everywhere. Well into the era of political correctness, he was slinging his barbs at fat people, women, famous stars and ethnic groups.
The property is protected by a large wrought-iron gate that opens up to a wide driveway flanked by grass lawns, shrubs and trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The driveway goes through a wide area of lavishly landscaped and well-maintained land filled with trees on the side of the driveway. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The driveway diverges to this charming walkway that is adorned with lush landscaping and shaded by the tall trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a close look at the main entrance of the house. This is wonderfully foregrounded with a lush landscaping of grass and tall trees that shade the sitting area on the side. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The simple and charming foyer has wooden double doors dominated by glass panels. It also has beige walls and a tall beige ceiling that hangs a simple decorative lighting over the hardwood flooring topped by a gray area rug. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This bright living room has a couple of beige sofas, blue cushioned armchairs and checkered armchairs on the other side. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This closer look at the living room shows the lovely and rustic wooden coffee table made of a couple of thick logs. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This other view of the living room showcases the decorative dark wooden ceiling fan of the beige cathedral ceiling with exposed beams. This matches well with the dark wooden cabinet behind the beige sofa. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a closer look at the lovely checkered cushioned armchair of the living room. It complements the light beige walls illuminated by the natural lights of the glass windows. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The gorgeous kitchen has a brilliant kitchen island in the middle of the hardwood flooring. You can also see here the informal dining area beside it with a wooden dining set by the window. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This other view of the kitchen features the stainless steel cooking station topped with a matching vent hood that stands out against the tall beige wall adorned with decors on the shelf above. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This dining room has an elegant round wooden dining table surrounded by floral dining chairs and topped with a charming chandelier. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the gorgeous powder room dominated by the vibrant red patterned wallpaper that contrasts the light wooden wainscoting that matches well with the wooden vanity. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the edge of the patio terrace fitted with a stainless steel grilling station with a perfect view of the mountains and the treetops of the landscape. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The patio terrace has a couple of comfortable woven wicker rocking chairs that complement the concrete floor and light gray railings. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a close look at the outdoor dining area at the far end of the patio terrace. It has a round dining table surrounded by woven wicker chairs and has a lovely background of treetops and a glimpse of the ocean. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the large swimming pool with an attached round jacuzzi-style pool at its edge. These are lined with terracotta bricks that serve as lovely accents to complement the concrete and tall tropical trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the large tennis court of the property with bright colors to its flooring that contrasts the lush mature trees surrounding the area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The back of the house has a lavish lawn of grass surrounded by tall trees that set a nice background for the beige exteriors and the couple of lawn chairs. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Now his Malibu beach home is up for sale at $7.995 million. It’s a 3421 square foot getaway with four bedrooms and five baths. The home rests on a one acre tropically landscaped lot with views of water, treetops and mountains.
If you’re looking for the residue of those classic Rickles insults bouncing about the interior of this home, you may be disappointed. The comedian kept at his craft, working TV shows and night clubs right up until his final years. As a result he could spare little time to enjoy his Malibu retreat. He put the property on the market shortly before he passed away.
The neighborhood is a special one. Point Dume sits on a promontory at the end of Santa Monica Bay, and has for decades been home to the Hollywood elite. Rickles’ friend Johnny Carson was only one of the celebrities who have lived there. It’s been home to Cher, Julie Answers and Dick Clark. All the residents enjoy the use of a gated private beach; you can’t get in unless you live there and have a key.
The Rickles property is built in a harmony with its surroundings. The hardwood floors have natural look wide planks, and there are plenty of generous windows to bring the best of the Southern California outdoors inside.
The living room features a fireplace to cozy up to at night. In the daytime, though, the log coffee table and the many windows let you feel you’re practically outside in the natural world.
The furnishing of the interior is a lot more tasteful than Mr. Warmth’s comedy was. The dining room and the kitchen are classic, comfortable and elegant without showing off. Natural wood, along with beiges and whites and soft blues, dominates throughout the home.
Outside, there are inviting walkways with trees, tropical plants and a lush lawn that beckons you to set up a game of croquet or bocce. There’s a tennis court and a swimming pool, with a small round Jacuzzi-style pool. The pools are surrounded by patterned terracotta brickwork. The patio terrace features a grill where you can admire the scenery while you flip your steaks.
There’s a walkway to the main entrance that passes an inviting natural space with a shared seating area and trees and shrubs elevated behind a circular brick wall. Wooden double doors with glass panels open into a foyer, With its tall ceiling, wide-planked floor and restrained decorative lighting, it previews the atmosphere that pervades the dwelling.
Perhaps the most pleasing feature of the home is the extensive porch, which along its length offers views of both mountains and oceans. It’s furnished with wicker rockers and a wicker dining set that matches the ambiance of the trees and landscaping on and near the property.
