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20605 Cheney Drive

Topanga, CA 90290
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Bed 4

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Bath 4

Bath

SqFt3,353

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SqFt91,541

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In the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains, where the only sound is wind through the trees, lies Paradise Lodge, a fully reimagined 2.1-acre Topanga estate and a study in Rustic Modernism: utilitarian, elegant, and rooted in its rugged surroundings. Completed as all-new construction in 2021 by architect Steven Fernandez, its design carries the lineage of Richard Neutra, Edward Niles, and Frank Gehry. The property is arranged in two distinct areas across its 2.1 usable acres: the three-bedroom main house at the top, and a lower area with separate street access consisting of a one-bedroom ADU, a workshop, and a restored one-bedroom Spartan trailer. A tree-lined private road brings you to a large rolling gate and an extra-wide circular drive that gives a true sense of arrival. At the top of t he property, the main house opens to light-filled, open-plan living, floor-to-ceiling Fleetwood glass, and a see-through fireplace of steel, board-form concrete, and Yosemite stone that warms the living room and poolside lounge at once. The chef's kitchen carries Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Bosch appliances and passes through to an outdoor prep station and grill. A ground-floor bedroom with its own outdoor entrance and ensuite works easily as a guest room or office. Upstairs, two ensuite bedrooms sit among the treetops. The primary is a treehouse in all but name, its private Ipe deck set into the canopy of a mature ash, open to a wide view of the hillsides. Outside, a PebbleTec saltwater pool is ringed by fruit trees, with sunset and canyon views beyond, a setting so striking that it has been featured in global campaigns for Mercedes-Benz and Lexus. The gardens were shaped by landscape designer Suzanne McKevitt with an earth-first, drought-tolerant approach. Charming garden paths meander through the intentionally landscaped grounds, planted with fruit-bearing trees including Fuji apples, Sumo mandarins, and Meyer lemons. The pathways create a tranquil connection down to the lower area, set well apart from the main house. There, a 650-square-foot ADU offers a lofted bedroom with ensuite bath, its own outdoor sitting area built from a converted shipping container, and strong income potential as a rental or guest suite. Beside it, a workshop with 25-foot ceilings is well suited to an artist's studio or recording space. Nearby, the restored 1950s Spartan trailer keeps its own private setting and outdoor bathroom, a retreat under the stars. Together they form a self-contained artist's retreat and bring the estate to a functional five bedrooms and six baths. The estate is wildfire-hardened, clad in DensGlass sheathing and corrugated steel, with an exterior sprinkler system, on-site fire hydrants, and a whole-property backup generator. Located in one of Topanga's most accessible neighborhoods, a place where time seems to have stood still in the best way, the estate has miles of pristine trails for hiking and biking through the Santa Monica Mountains from the front door. The Topanga Farmers Market and Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum sit about half a mile away, the property is in a desirable school district, and Malibu is 20 minutes out, Calabasas 15, and the Westside 30.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $5,795,000

AD Id : 87703921

MLS Id : 26856455

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 91,541 Sqft

Living Area Size : 3,353

Year Built : --

County : Los Angeles

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 6 Full Baths: 4 Half Baths: 2

    Roofing Information

    Metal

    Flooring Information

    Wood
  • Interior Features

    Beamed Ceilings, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Loft, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
    Roof: Metal
    Appliances: Barbecue, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
    Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Central Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air

  • Building Information

    Building Area Total: 3353
    Stories: 2
    Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Deck
    Pool Features: In Ground, Private, Salt Water
    Private Pool: Yes
    View: Canyon, Mountain(s)

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 216x420 Main Square Feet: 91541 Lot Size Acres: 2.1015 Lot Size Square Feet: 91,541

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $5795000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 4441001012

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 20 Attached Carport, Circular Driveway, Covered, Direct Access, Electric Gate, Garage, Guest, Gated, Paved

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes

  • Location Information

    Direction: Topanga Canyon to Cheney, turn left on Paradise Lane, Main entrance gate on Paradise Lane. Security Features: Gated Community
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/19/2026 @ 11:47

MLS: 26856455 LISTED BY: Simon Van Meervenne, Snyder Sutton Real Estate 310-455-0310 SOURCE: CRMLS

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