The mansion used as a location for the film The Hangover Part III (2013). The property is located in Malibu, California, in the United States, and was previously listed for US$50 million.
The 710-square-meter interior features five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The exterior includes an infinity pool and several outdoor sheds.
For the film The Hangover Part III (2013), the primary mansion featured as a key location is the Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate Vineyards
Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate, although portrayed as a villa in Mexico where Mr. Chow hides his stolen gold, the property is actually located at 340 North Kanan Road in Malibu, California.
It is a 37-acre Tuscan-style villa situated 2,000 feet above sea level in the Santa Monica Mountains. Notable features include a 360-degree panoramic view, a 10-acre vineyard, and an iconic infinity pool that appears in the film.
The mansion is a popular filming destination, having also appeared in The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Keeping Up With the Kardashians. At various times, the estate has been listed for sale for approximately $44.5 million.
Additionally, the Caesars Palace rooftop scenes in Las Vegas were actually filmed on a full-scale replica built on a soundstage for safety during the parachute and chase sequences.
Perched atop a private ridgeline 2,000 feet above sea level, the Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate is an architectural landmark that exemplifies the "Tuscan mega-villa" typology in Southern California. Designed by architect Bob Easton, AIA, and completed in 2010, the 7,600 to 10,000-square-foot residence functions as a dramatic focal point for a 37-acre estate.
Landscape Integration
The architecture is inextricably linked to its site through several key outdoor features:
- The Infinity Pool: Designed to appear as if floating above the clouds, it serves as a reflecting plane for the 360-degree panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Conejo Valley.
- Vertical Agriculture: The 10-acre vineyard, established in 2003, follows the steep topography of the volcanic soil hillsides, integrating the villa into the productive landscape.
- Accessibility: The site includes a circular stone helipad, highlighting its status as an isolated, secure "castle on a hill".
Due to updated local zoning regulations, this specific mountain peak development is considered "unrepeatable," cementing its status as a unique specimen of Malibu hillside architecture.
Materiality and Facade
The villa is clad entirely in rough-hewn French limestone and local Santa Barbara stone, giving it the appearance of a centuries-old Mediterranean fortress. This heavy masonry is punctuated by oversized, black iron-framed windows and doors, creating a high-contrast visual rhythm while providing essential fire resistance for its mountain peak location.
Spatial Composition and Interiors
The interior program is organized around a grand, double-height great room characterized by:
- Verticality: Soaring cathedral ceilings with exposed wooden beams.
- Thresholds: A stone-clad arch colonnade that defines internal circulation while maintaining visual transparency.
- Connectivity: Massive floor-to-ceiling glass panels that dissolve the boundary between the stone interior and the surrounding Santa Monica Mountains.
- Finishes: The palette includes polished hardwood flooring, bespoke iron railings, and imported chandeliers, blending old-world European craftsmanship with modern luxury.
