10 Beautiful Million Dollar Estates North of Hollywood
Los Angeles pretty much has something for everyone — the beach, picturesque palm trees, great restaurants and cocktail bars, more luxury fashion than you could ever want, and the Museum of Contemporary Art for impressing dates. If you’ve been thinking about buying some property in the area but don’t want to necessarily live in the middle of Hollywood, you don’t have to. There are plenty of amazing homes a little north of the Walk of Fame, keeping you close to the action but not swallowed by it.
24900 Paseo Del Rancho, Calabasas, $19.5M Calabasas in known as an affluent city right in the hills west of the San Fernando Valley, making it a great spot for anyone with horses looking for wide open spaces. Avalon Ranch sits in a valley on 190 acres, complete with a 16 stall barn, tack room, day barn, sand arena, miles of trails, and a one acre horse pasture. With views of the Santa Monica Mountains, the gated main house is 7,500 square feet and the guest house has an additional two bedroom retreat above the garage. Not just for equestrians, the property also has a clay tennis court with a viewing pavilion, a pool and spa, fruit orchard, and a seasonal stream.
The Mendenhall Estate, Topanga, $21.5M Found in the Santa Monica Mountains, the Mendenhall Estate in Topanga sits on 23 acres with open views of canyons and mountains, and is only a few minutes away from restaurants and shopping. Guard gated, the 12,000-square-foot house has eight bedrooms, 11 full bathrooms, high ceilings, and many eco-friendly amenities, like a watering well and solar panels. The grounds (which are zoned for horses) are definitely impressive, with a large saline pool, gardens, room for your very own vineyard, and a bocce and tennis court.
12003/12001 Briarvale Lane, Studio City, $5.5M Known as the legendary Joseph Barbera Estate (you know, the famous animator and artist responsible for Tom and Jerry and The Flintstones), this one-of-a-kind two acre property shouldn’t be passed up. Found in Fryman Estates and built in 1988, the five bedroom and seven bathroom home features a home office that is the exact replica of Joe’s actual office, with official Scooby Doo and Flintstones memorabilia. 6,899 square feet, the house also has hardwood floors, custom cabinets, a spa-like master suite, with a pool, spa and championship light tennis courts outside. If you tend to host a lot of parties, just remember that this property has a garage that fits over 20 cars in it, making parking a snap.
1928 Spanish Colonial Revival, $4.9M A great representation of 1920s Spanish detailing and craftsmanship, this home listed with Sotheby’s features a two-story entry with almost 5,000 square feet of space and a living room with 25-foot ceilings. From stone fireplaces and French doors to the courtyard patio and balconies, this colorful residence would be great for anyone befitting of the retro lifestyle. On over a half acre of land, the property is at the top of a long gated driveway, ensuring you won’t have to worry about anyone peeking over at you. Continue… 10 Beautiful Million Dollar Estates North of Hollywood
