21658 Encina Rd

Some properties reveal themselves all at once. This one unfolds. Tucked beneath a canopy of magnificent mature oaks in Topanga’s coveted Post Office Tract, 21658 Encina Road feels like a private park hidden away at the edge of Topanga State Park. Stone pathways meander through the grounds, footbridges cross a seasonal creek, and decks, gardens and quiet places to gather appear among the trees. There is a sense of discovery as you move through the property, each turn revealing another beautiful and unexpected corner.

At its heart is a lovingly restored 1930s residence, thoughtfully cared for and updated while preserving the warmth and character that make the home so special. Windows frame the surrounding greenery and bring the landscape into nearly every room. A beautifully renovated kitchen with quartzite countertops and high-end appliances feels refined and contemporary while remaining entirely at home within the original architecture.

Beyond the main residence, a collection of additional structures creates remarkable flexibility. A light-filled studio cottage with soaring ceilings, private bath and outdoor shower offers a beautiful space for guests, work or creative pursuits. Nearby, a separate dome with its own kitchenette, bath and wraparound deck sits enveloped by the landscape. A two-stall barn with tack room and corral, an additional structure near the creek, fruit trees, rose arbors and more than 30 mature oaks complete the grounds.

And then evening arrives. Light filters through the oak canopy as the property begins to glow, with tiny lights twinkling among the trees and along the pathways. The buildings recede into the landscape, the grounds become luminous, and the extraordinary privacy of the setting becomes even more apparent. It feels intimate, transportive and almost secret.

Years of love and care are evident everywhere, from the restored architecture to the gardens and the many spaces created beneath the trees. Private, soulful and wonderfully unexpected, 21658 Encina Road is a rare Topanga compound with the feeling of its own secluded park, surrounded by nature and just moments from the trails and open space of Topanga State Park.