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Topanga, CA 90290,860 Old Topanga Canyon Rd
Topanga, CA 90290,860 Old Topanga Canyon Rd
Topanga, CA 90290,860 Old Topanga Canyon Rd
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Kirshner Elkin Properties

Kirshner Elkin Properties

+1(424) 214-0133
$999,000
Est. payment /mo
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,700 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,700 sqft

Price per Sqft $587

MLS Listing ID 25571327

Style Cabin

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1920

Lot Size 0.890 Acres

Acres 0.4329

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Wild Mountain Soundhouse: A Creative Sanctuary in the Heart of Topanga. On a peaceful hillside, where the chaparral hums and ocean air whispers through the sycamores, a singular creative sanctuary rests, unassuming, cloaked in peace, and steeped in legacy, this home stands as a quiet legend, an enduring testament to art, music, and the power of place. Known canyonwide for its giant cat statue out front, dressed for every holiday, set on 3 lots of nearly an acre of secluded, oak-shaded land and cradled by protected parkland, this one-of-a-kind Topanga retreat is where creativity finds its voice and nature becomes muse. This is no ordinary space. This is a place where music is born, where sound breathes, and where legends have gathered, not in concert halls or gilded studios, but here, in the arms of the canyon. The two-bedroom main house is a warm, soulful refuge. With original wood floors and sunlit walls of windows, the home feels less built than grown from the land itself. This is only the second time it's been on the market since 1959. The huge old stone fireplace, one of the oldest in the canyon, gives warmth and soul to the great room. The bedrooms are like tree houses, with old windows open to the wilderness. Out the back door, the patio and yard are framed by flowers, as you soak in total privacy in the hot tub. Up stone steps, a large one-bedroom guest house offers high-ceilinged comfort and privacy. Its deck has cinematic views of the Seven Sisters peaks. Lve outside on the wide deck, visited by tiny foxes and majestic hawks. The studios make this a destination for artists of all kinds. At the upper reaches of the land, far from road noise, the music studio, its walls six inches thick, its floors layered in staggered " plywood, was designed not just for quiet, but for resonance. Within, acoustic panels hush the world outside. Views are of the wild canyon, unbuilt and endless. A powder room sits below. The views invite inspiration. This space has long held the raw energy of jam sessions, rehearsals, and the soft chaos of creation. Gregory Moore of Black Flag once tuned his edge here; Noel Rhodes brought the heartbeat of Boomshaka. The late, great Malcolm Cecil, pioneer of synthesized sound and the creator of the TONTO synthesizer, left his fingerprint here. The drums that held forth here once belonged to Tommy Lee; their sound, recorded here by an ASCAAP "Man of the Year" composer, transcended the polished studios elsewhere. Rock photographer Henry Diltz, chronicler of a generation, captured a young South African prodigy in the studio. A ten-time Emmy-winning director found in this solitude the clarity to prepare for his telecasts of bands like Jon Mayall, Jefferson Starship, Asleep at the Wheel, and a dozen other icons. This is not just a studio, it is a carved-out chapel of sound and silence. A refuge for those who listen closely enough to hear the music before it's made. Nearby, another studio, offers a blank canvas for storytelling, craft, or contemplation. Decks look out over gardens, fruit trees, and golden hills. There is room for more fruit trees, more gardens, chickens, and the sustainable, nature-filled life sought by Topanga home seekers. Stone steps and forest paths wind through terraces and wild gardens. There are corners to write in, decks to dream on, and trees to listen to. Though just minutes from the heart of the canyon, and a short drive to the sea, the property feels worlds away, a sanctuary in every sense of the word. For those seeking a home that nourishes both soul and craft, Wild Mountain Soundhouse is not simply a place to live. It is a place to become.

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Area Topanga

Zoning LCA11Y

Rooms

Other Rooms GuestHouse, Accessory Bldgs, Other

Dining Room 1

Kitchen Greenhouse Window, Quartz Counters

Interior

Interior Features Hot Tub, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Open Floor Plan

Heating Floor Furnace, Propane Gas, Wall Electric

Cooling Ceiling Fan, Wall/Window

Flooring Wood, Ceramic Tile, Porcelain, Engineered Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Living Room

Equipment Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Propane Dryer Hookup

Laundry Laundry Area

Exterior

Parking Features Driveway - Gravel

Garage Spaces 3.0

Pool None

View Y/N Yes

View Canyon, Hills, Park, Panoramic, Mountains, Rocks, Tree Top, Skyline, Trees/Woods, Bluff

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Lot Description 5 + Lots, Back Yard, Front Yard, Gutters, Wooded, Yard

Story 1

Sewer Septic Tank

Water District

Architectural Style Cabin

Level or Stories One

Structure Type Wood Siding

Schools

School District Los Angeles Unified

Others

Special Listing Condition Standard

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