Step Inside ‘The Susman House’: A Flawlessly Preserved Modernist Retreat on California’s Coast

A three-bedroom seaside sanctuary perched high above a sandy cove at Faria Beach in Ventura, CA, has hit the market for $5.1 million, marking its first listing since it was built in 1984.Known as The Susman House, the 2,640-square-foot residence was commissioned by former actress Tracy "Babs" Susman and designed by modernist architect Carl Maston, who also designed Dakota Johnson's home."The house was built by the current owner, who purchased the property in 1981 and spent a lot of time on this coast growing up," said Shannon Menzel, who co-lists the property with Chuck Menzel of The Menzel Group. "It was a lifelong dream to purchase it, and she has maintained it impeccably. It’s completely original and super modern."Loading...The 2,640-square-foot residence was commissioned by former actress Tracy "Babs" Susman.Sterling Reed PhotographyLoading...It features an open floor plan—and plenty of texture.Sterling Reed PhotographyLoading...The home boasts stunning views of the Pacific.Sterling Reed PhotographyInside the oceanfront retreat, where the Pacific is "always in view," clean lines and expansive windows frame the coastal scenery.Brick details, exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, buil...