17407 Rancho, Encino, CA, 91316

Attention musicians and filmmakers! Sumptuous one-of-a-kind RANCH COMPOUND WITH MULTIPLE RESIDENCES & WORLD-CLASS RECORDING STUDIO consisting of 2 combined properties on almost 2.5 verdant acres. (Listing encompasses 17407 Rancho St and 4750 Encino Ave.) The gated nature escape features 2 MAIN RESIDENCES, 2 GUEST HOUSES, RECORDING STUDIO, BARN with BUNKHOUSE, POOL, SPA HOUSE, CORRALS, WORKSHOP, bridges and water features. Beyond secure gates, a tree-lined drive leads to a private multi-family retreat that is easily accessible to bistros and shops, major studios, and LA's most highly rated schools. The 1930's main house has been expanded over time and is centered around an old-world style courtyard. On the main level, the light-filled living room dazzles with soaring ceilings and Venetian plaster walls. Entertain visitors in the original speakeasy pub or in the family room with its generous fireplace and artisan-crafted wood accents. The state-of-the-art chef's kitchen includes an expansive custom island, high-end European appliances, and a Butler's kitchen. The main house has 6 designer-done bedrooms and a studio with viewing terrace. A highlight is the courtyard featuring a fireplace and an ivy-covered arch that leads to a 20-metre length pool, spa and sauna house enclosed by mature foliage. Set amidst the lush acreage with its pond and botanical gardens are 3 additional houses, including a restored 3 bed 1957 mid-century home outfitted with an elite recording studio for professional musicians. The writer's cottage and the barn guest house are stunning with hand-crafted wood flooring, chef's kitchens and vaulted ceilings. A picturesque barn features a bunkhouse with horse turn-out. (Listing includes two combined properties. Please view video for full breadth of grounds.) This extraordinary trophy compound, featured in the Wall Street Journal, is truly breathtaking. (Also available for sale. Kindly contact listing agent for details.)