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$ 1,899,000

Est. payment | -/mo

7 Beds

6 Baths

4,500 SqFt

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$ 1,899,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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7 Beds

6 Baths

4,500 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,500 sqft

Price per Sqft $422

MLS Listing ID 26839089

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 2

Three Quarter Bath 4

Construction Status Updated/Remodeled

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1988

Lot Size 0.402 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Big Sur House. A Canyon Compound Above the Clouds. Perched above Topanga Canyon with sweeping views toward Saddle Peak and Powderhorn Ranch, this remarkable Craftsman compound captures the spirit of Big Sur while offering a rare combination of flexibility, privacy, and income potential. Designed as a collection of distinct living spaces, the compound includes a spacious main residence, a permitted guest house, a loft-style residence, a dedicated wellness room with gym and sauna, and multiple private outdoor decks. With approximately seven bedrooms and six bathrooms across the compound, the property is ideally suited for multigenerational living, creative pursuits, guest accommodations, or rental income opportunities. The main residence is currently configured as two interconnected homes that can function independently or as one expansive five-bedroom residence. Vaulted ceilings, a dramatic stone fireplace, expansive windows, skylights, and multiple view decks create a seamless connection to the surrounding canyon landscape. The upper levels feature a luminous great room, generous pantry, laundry, and spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with a spa-inspired bath, a bathroom with a steam shower, and a private wraparound deck. Below, a separate living level offers its own entrance, kitchen, fireplace, bedrooms, bath, and private deck. Beyond the main home, the permitted guest house features a fireplace, private entrance, and deck, while a bright loft-style residence above captures canyon views from every angle. The vast majority of the compound's square footage is permitted, providing a rare level of functionality and flexibility for a property of this scale in Topanga. A Tesla solar system supplies green energy, while multiple decks, patios, and garden spaces create inviting spaces for entertaining, relaxation, and connection with nature. Just minutes from Topanga State Park, Malibu's beaches, and the Valley, the property offers convenient access to both wilderness and city amenities while maintaining a true sense of escape. Rarely does a Topanga property combine this level of permitted living space, multiple residences, wellness amenities, and income potential. Whether envisioned as a private family compound, artist's retreat, boutique hospitality opportunity, or investment property, Big Sur House offers an exceptional canyon lifestyle in one of Southern California's most distinctive settings.

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Area Top - Topanga

Zoning LCR11L

Rooms

Other Rooms Guest House

Interior

Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Storage, Wood Product Walls, Loft, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating Central, Fireplace(s), Propane

Cooling Central Air

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Guest Accommodations, Living Room

Furnishings Furnished Or Unfurnished

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Washer

Laundry Laundry Room, See Remarks

Exterior

Exterior Feature Rain Gutters

Parking Features Driveway

Fence Privacy

Pool None

View Y/N Yes

View Canyon, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Trees/Woods

Porch Concrete, Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch, Rooftop, Wood, Wrap Around

Total Parking Spaces 5

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Front Yard, Landscaped, Yard

Faces South

Story 3

Entry Level Multi/Split

Sewer Septic Type Unknown

Water Public

Architectural Style Craftsman

Level or Stories Multi/Split

Additional Building Guest House

New Construction No

Construction Status Updated/Remodeled

Schools

School District Los Angeles Unified

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 4445013006

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by Adrian Wright Compass #00935559

178 Muerdago RD Topanga, CA 90290

Brian Piper

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