Topanga, California 90290

Entering the artistic compound, you’re greeted by stunning mountain views and several outdoor areas on flat, usable spaces. This private oasis is perfect for enjoying sunsets and moonsets with no immediate neighbors in sight. The approximately one-acre amphitheater-shaped parcel features tiered flat land, fruit trees, stone steps adorned with crystals, a flagstone area with three giant hearts, and a playground, offering a sense of being cradled by nature. The main entry showcases large antique Gothic-style arched doors leading to an interior that blends antique elements with eco-friendly choices. The atrium/hallway boasts a handmade pyramid entryway, crafted from Elk Mountain flagstone inlaid with amethyst crystals. The mosaic ceiling is made from reclaimed Douglas Fir, trimmed with green reclaimed wood, and painted with vines, insects, and butterflies by local artist Maggie Eileen. Off the hallway, a former photography studio can be converted into a bedroom. This room features vintage French doors with antique Eastlake hinges, knobs, and plates, and refinished vintage parquet floors. The guest bathroom is an oceanic grotto-style art installation, with pebbles and rose quartz adorning the walls and sink, a massive shell and crystal mirror with a nautical ship light, and a shower featuring rose quartz shapes. The doors are from a salvaged turn-of-the-century Indian ship.The art room, with an arched opening to the living room, also features vintage parquet floors and a vintage arched pine Dutch door. The living room opens to the kitchen and vast views through large windows and sliding glass doors leading to a fireproof tropical Tiger wood wrap-around deck. Reclaimed timber and architectural fragments around the windows and doors, along with reclaimed wormy chestnut floors from the late 1800s, enhance the indoor/outdoor lifestyle. The sunstone fireplace, adorned with fairy quartz clusters,and rare Himalayan quartz, makes this room a functional piece of art. The kitchen, separated by a large reclaimed gingerbread trim fragment from Louisiana, features Moroccan tiled floors meeting the living room floors in a triangular sawtooth style. The kitchen island, made from an antique car showroom sales table from Ohio, includes a double copper sink with Amazon green granite trim. The original dark wood cabinetry, Amazon green granite countertops, another double copper sink, and an heirloom “Meeting Room” sign from the Bodhi Tree Bookstore on Melrose add charm. A late 1800s bead board cupboard from Vermont and custom cabinetry made from reclaimed drawers and wood pieces complete the kitchen.The adjacent library features a vintage parquet floor from a Huntington Beach home, reclaimed walnut, a built-in floor-to-ceiling wrap-around bookcase, and three large bubble skylights, providing a tranquil atmosphere for reading. The master suite includes an adobe-style curved walls, a gas fireplace, and sliding doors leading to a custom cedar Japanese soaking tub on the deck. A hand-carved 1930s door leads to the walk-in closet. The main bathroom, designed to resemble a sea captain’s bathroom, features tropical hard Tiger wood walls, fish-scale tiles, a giant antiqued mirror, a custom-built green soapstone tub, and a two-way fireplace. A second bedroom suite off the library features a custom-designed parquet double door, exposed beams, and curved walls for ultimate relaxation.From the main house, you walk the stone pathway past the large, fully enclosed chicken coop to the one-bedroom guest cabin. It includes custom valances, shelves, a wood-burning stove, and is surrounded by gardens, flowers, fruit trees, a stone pathway, and sun-rayed stonework, all overlooking the magical play area and Mother Oak. During rain, a waterfall cascades down the hillside behind the cabin. In keeping with the commitment to beauty, art, and sustainability, the property offers a 24-panel off-grid solar system. It is a truly worthy home that surpasses expectations.