A true Topanga Canyon compound, this whimsical property comprises three structures — including a geodesic dome. Built in 1935, the primary residence contains two bedrooms and two bathrooms, while the entire property includes four bedrooms and four bathrooms across the .76-acre lot. Hidden among the trees, the treehouse-like space feels lightyears away from Los Angeles. Priced at $2,400,000, 21658 Encina Road is listed by Nina Kurtz with Compass.
Located at the edge of Topanga State Park, the grounds have a fairytale quality while appearing seemingly untouched and naturally overgrown. The landscape is not overly manicured, with winding stone pathways, a seasonal creek crossed by a footbridge, and a series of hidden gardens and private decks. Arbors and concealed seating areas are tucked throughout the property, creating a sense of discovery as you move between the structures.
The main house is a shingle-covered cottage built in 1935, with historic details throughout. French doors open to the surrounding landscape, while exposed beams and wood-paneled walls establish a natural, earthy interior. The two-level layout includes a bedroom, kitchen, living space, and bathroom on the main floor, with an additional bedroom or den and bathroom on the lower level. Views of the surrounding trees are present everywhere.
The second structure, known as the studio cottage, is a private guest house located at the end of a pathway behind the main residence. Wood-paneled walls give the interior a simple, warm character, and the cottage includes its own bathroom.
The third structure, and the most architecturally distinctive, is a geodesic dome also clad in wooden shingles. Its faceted, geometric form and hexagonal windows give it a sculptural quality. Inside, the curved structure creates a more intimate, retreat-like space, with a tiled floor, fireplace, and its own kitchenette and bathroom. A private wraparound deck extends the living space outdoors.
In addition to the three main structures, the property includes a rustic barn space. The compound has been built around the existing trees, allowing trunks and branches to emerge through patios and decks. Other features include an outdoor shower, brick and stone pavers, and wood decking. Vines and trellising plants grow throughout the grounds, while string lights add illumination across the property in the evening.
This property offers more than a conventional home. Built into and among the earth, it is a storybook compound with too many hidden gems to count. With its unconventional structures, natural landscaping, and secluded setting, it captures a distinctive side of Topanga Canyon. This is one of those mythical Topanga compounds that rarely comes to market.
Listing: 21658 Encina Rd, Topanga, CA 90290 [Compass]
