With the ocean just off its backyard and its stone steps leading down to the water, 24142 Malibu Road in Malibu, Calif., is well suited for surfers, swimmers, and beach dwellers. The home, designed by California Modernism architectural pioneer Edward Fickett, is coming to the market for the very first time for a cool $8 million. Built in 1973, the three-bedroom, three-bathroom home features sweeping high ceilings, an open floor plan, and an abundance of natural lighting.

The 3,946-square-foot home’s backyar…