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$ 4,995,000
Est. payment /mo
Active
20605 Cheney Drive Topanga (los Angeles), CA 90290
4 Beds
5 Baths
3,363 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 3,363 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,485
MLS Listing ID CL26856455
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Lot Size 2.101 Acres
Acres 2.1015
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
In the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains, where the only sound is wind through the trees, lies Paradise Lodge, a fully reimagined 2.1-acre Topanga estate and a study in Rustic Modernism: utilitarian, elegant, and rooted in its rugged surroundings. Completed as all-new construction in 2021 by architect Steven Fernandez AIA, its design carries the lineage of Richard Neutra, Edward Niles, and Frank Gehry. The property is arranged in two distinct areas across its 2.1 usable acres: the three-bedroom main house at the top, and a lower area with separate street access consisting of a one-bedroom ADU, a workshop, and a restored one-bedroom Spartan trailer. A tree-lined private road brings you to a large rolling gate and an extra-wide circular drive that gives a true sense of arrival. At the top of the property, the main house opens to light-filled, open-plan living, floor-to-ceiling Fleetwood glass, and a see-through fireplace of steel, board-form concrete, and Yosemite stone that warms the living room and poolside lounge at once. The chef's kitchen carries Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Bosch appliances and passes through to an outdoor prep station and grill. A ground-floor bedroom with its own outdoor entrance and ensuite works easily as a guest room or office. Upstairs, two ensuite bedrooms sit among the treetops. The primary is a treehouse in all but name, its private Ipe deck set into the canopy of a mature ash, open to a wide view of the hillsides. Outside, a PebbleTec saltwater pool is ringed by fruit trees, with sunset and canyon views beyond, a setting so striking that it has been featured in global campaigns for Mercedes-Benz and Lexus. The gardens were shaped by landscape designer Suzanne McKevitt with an earth-first, drought-tolerant approach. Charming garden paths meander through the intentionally landscaped grounds, planted with fruit-bearing trees including Fuji apples, Sumo mandarins, and Meyer lemons. The pathways create a tranquil connection down to the lower area, set well apart from the main house. There, a 650-square-foot ADU offers a lofted bedroom with ensuite bath, its own outdoor sitting area built from a converted shipping container, and strong income potential as a rental or guest suite. Beside it, a workshop with 25-foot ceilings is well suited to an artist's studio or recording space. Nearby, the restored 1950s Spartan trailer keeps its own private setting and outdoor bathroom, a retreat under the stars. Together they form a self-contained arti
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Interior
Interior Features Workshop, Pantry
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Two-Way, Other
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Refrigerator
Laundry Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Inside
Exterior
Exterior Feature Other
Pool In Ground
View Y/N true
View Canyon, Mountain(s)
Total Parking Spaces 20
Private Pool true
Building
Story 2
Foundation Slab
Water Other
Level or Stories Two Story
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 4441001012
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Listed by Simon Van Meervenne • Snyder Sutton Real Estate