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Some houses feel like home from the moment you walk through the door. This is one of them. Tucked into Malibu Canyon, in coveted Monte Nido, 685 Wonder View has been thoughtfully reimagined from top to bottom. The result is a beautifully curated home that feels fresh, welcoming and remarkably easy to fall in love with. Filled with natural light and framed by extraordinary Santa Monica Mountain views, the home offers open-concept living that flows effortlessly from space to space. The home includes four bedrooms plus a dedicated office that could easily serve as a fifth bedroom, three bathrooms, and the kind of warmth that can't be manufactured. Wide-plank hardwood floors run throughout, while two gas fireplaces, one in the main living area and another in the primary suite, bring comfort and character to everyday living. The primary bedroom is dreamy, with sweeping, forever views of the surrounding mountains. The ensuite bathroom feels like a page from a design board: bright, beautifully finished, and thoughtfully designed in a way that feels more Pinterest dream than standard remodel. The kitchen was designed for real life: holiday gatherings, lingering conversations around the island, and slow Sunday morning pancake breakfasts. A full suite of Monogram appliances anchors the space, including a six-burner dual-fuel range with griddle, double electric ovens, a 60-inch refrigerator, drawer microwave, beverage center, wine refrigerator, and dishwasher. Brizo fixtures, Emtek hardware, and a custom Tala dining fixture create a space that is as functional as it is beautiful.What you don't see is just as impressive as what you do. Plumbing, electrical, HVAC ducting, water softener, and major systems have all been updated. A solar system with Tesla backup battery provides peace of mind and can power the home for up to 48 hours during an outage. Two laundry areas, one upstairs and one downstairs, make daily life easy. Outside, the property feels like its own private retreat. The backyard is flat, usable, and lush with fresh landscaping, and delightful vegetable and fruit gardens. The front yard has been completely redesigned for intimate gatherings and entertaining, while TimberTech Azek wood cladding on the facade and rear patio adds warmth, texture, and lasting durability. Just ten minutes from both the beaches of Malibu and from Calabasas, Monte Nido remains one of the Santa Monica Mountains' most peaceful enclaves, a small rural community where neighbors wave, trails begin at your doorstep, and the pace feels a little slower. Served by award-winning Las Virgenes schools, and just minutes from Viewpoint School, a highly regarded K12 college preparatory campus, this is canyon living at its finest. Simply unpack, settle in, and start making memories.