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Nina Ahlers

Engel & Völkers

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178 Muerdago Road Topanga (los Angeles), CA 90290

7 Beds

4 Baths

4,500 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 4,500 sqft

Price per Sqft $422

MLS Listing ID CL26839089

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 4

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1988

Lot Size 0.402 Acres

Acres 0.4023

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Big Sur House: A Canyon Compound Above the Clouds. Hidden within a lush fold of Topanga Canyon, sunlight filters through ancient trees and hawks drift effortlessly across open skies, this remarkable Craftsman compound evokes the spirit of Big Sur, wild, soulful, and deeply connected to nature. Perched above the canyon with sweeping views toward Saddle Peak and Powderhorn Ranch, the property unfolds as a collection of inspiring living spaces designed for gathering, creativity, retreat, and possibility. Wake to birdsong drifting through open French doors and the first golden light spilling across the canyon. Step onto a sun-drenched deck with a cup of coffee in hand as morning mist lingers in the folds of the hills below. Vaulted ceilings soar above the grand living room, where a dramatic stone fireplace anchors the heart of the home. Expansive windows, skylights, and multiple view decks invite the landscape inside, creating a constant dialogue between architecture and the surrounding wilderness. The open kitchen and dining spaces flow effortlessly together, framed by vistas of rolling hills and mature trees that shift beautifully with the changing light. The primary residence is currently configured as two interconnected homes, offering extraordinary flexibility. The upper levels feature a luminous great room, an expansive walk-in pantry, laundry, and beautifully appointed bedroom, while above, the primary retreat feels suspended among the treetops, complete with a spa-inspired bath, private deck, and an additional bedroom with an ensuite with a steam shower. Each bedroom opens directly to outdoor living spaces, blurring the boundary between indoors and out. Below, a separate living level offers its own entrance, elegant kitchen, inviting living room with fireplace, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and private deck, creating an ideal guest residence, creative workspace, or income-producing opportunity. A connecting staircase allows the home to function seamlessly as a grand five-bedroom residence when desired. Beyond the main home, a thoughtfully designed wellness space with gym and sauna sits at the center of the compound. Nearby, a charming guest apartment with its own fireplace, deck, one bedroom, and private entrance offers a welcoming retreat for visitors, while above it, a bright loft-like one bedroom residence, with an additional sleeping loft, crowns the property, capturing canyon views from every angle. A shared laundry room is available for the smaller u

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Zoning LCR11L

Interior

Interior Features Family Room, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Updated Kitchen

Heating Propane, Central, Fireplace(s)

Cooling Central Air

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room, Other

Fireplace Yes

Window Features Double Pane Windows

Appliance Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator

Laundry Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, See Remarks

Exterior

Exterior Feature Front Yard, Other

Pool None

View Y/N true

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

Total Parking Spaces 5

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Landscaped

Water Public, Other

Architectural Style Craftsman

Level or Stories Multi/Split

New Construction No

Schools

School District Los Angeles Unified

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Tax ID 4445013006

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Listed by Adrian Wright • Compass

Nina Ahlers

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+1(408) 805-1323

Nina Ahlers

178 Muerdago Road Topanga (los Angeles), CA 90290

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