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A Private Wellness Sanctuary Spanning Nine Acres in Sullivan Canyon
There are estates built for impression, and then there are those conceived for living — truly, deeply, generationally. The Oaks at Old Ranch Road belongs unmistakably to the latter. From the moment a gated, tree-canopied drive reveals its white board-and-batten façade, dark metal roof, and welcoming covered porch, it becomes clear that every decision made here was guided by purpose rather than spectacle.
Inspired by the quiet grandeur of Santa Barbara's San Ysidro Ranch, the approximately 17,000-square-foot residence was built as a true Legacy Estate — a home designed not merely to be admired, but to be inhabited with intention across generations. Inside, white-beamed ceilings rise over warm, wide-plank wood floors, and open glass doors dissolve the boundary between interior and landscape. The living spaces are generous without excess, sophisticated without formality: a cream sectional anchors a great room beneath exposed white beams and built-in shelving; a formal dining room dressed in rich floral wallpaper and a crystal chandelier invites long evenings; a deep blue study lined with custom shelving offers a scholarly retreat.
The kitchen — the true heart of the home — is a farmhouse dream realized at the highest level. A large stone-topped central island commands the space, flanked by white cabinetry, subway tile, and a professional-grade stainless range. A Dutch door opens directly to the kitchen garden, and a dedicated butler's pantry with glass-front cabinetry and warm wood countertops extends the culinary experience with grace.
Eight bedrooms, including dual primary suites, offer distinct characters. One primary suite features brick-clad walls, a vaulted beamed ceiling, a fireplace of commanding presence, and glass doors opening to a private balcony. Its bathroom is equally considered: a deep soaking tub positioned beneath a trio of large windows, a brick-clad fireplace at its side, and penny-round tile underfoot create a spa experience of genuine tranquility. A second primary suite offers its own private world, ensuring that this home accommodates extended family or multi-generational living with equal refinement.
Beyond the private quarters, a state-of-the-art theater with tiered velvet seating and coffered ceilings, a 3,000-bottle wine cellar with custom wood racking and pendant lighting, a fully equipped gym with vaulted beamed ceilings and mirrored walls, and a dedicated massage and yoga room speak to a lifestyle of considered leisure. Seven fireplaces, an elevator, and a cutting-edge Crestron automation system complete the interior's comprehensive offering.
The estate's wellness engineering is among its most distinctive achievements. Low-EMF exposure design, zero-VOC interior materials, Swiss medical-grade whole-house air filtration, and advanced water purification throughout the home and grounds reflect a level of health-conscious construction rarely encountered in residential real estate at any price point. A backup power generator, the highest-rated fire-proof and fire-retardant building envelope, and a property-wide fire-gel protection system ensure that security and resilience are built into the very fabric of the home.
Outside, nearly two acres of flat usable land unfold from the main residence, revealing an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven, brick-paved pool terrace, ozone-purified swimming pool with stone water features, a sports court, raised garden beds, organic orchards, two enclosed glass greenhouses, a working pond, a bee aviary, a detached writer's studio, and a rustic suspension bridge winding through tropical-inspired gardens. Five private hiking trails and direct gated access to state canyon trails extend the property's reach into the surrounding wilderness. A private well, gray water system, and solar infrastructure ensure genuine self-sufficiency. Zoned for equestrian, livestock, and agricultural use, the grounds are as functional as they are beautiful — a working estate in the fullest, most romantic sense of the phrase.
Sullivan Canyon occupies a singular position in the geography and imagination of Los Angeles. Tucked between Brentwood and Pacific Palisades in the western reaches of the Santa Monica Mountains, the canyon is one of the city's most coveted and least-compromised natural enclaves — a place where mature oak canopies line unpaved trails, where birdsong competes with silence, and where the density and pace of urban Los Angeles feel genuinely, rather than aspirationally, distant.
The canyon itself is anchored by Sullivan Canyon Trail, a well-regarded hiking and equestrian route that winds for several miles through native chaparral and riparian woodland. The trail is a beloved resource for the surrounding community, drawing residents of Brentwood and the Palisades who come for morning runs, weekend hikes, and equestrian outings — activities that speak directly to the lifestyle The Oaks at Old Ranch Road was designed to support. Direct gated access from the property to these state canyon trails is a rarity that cannot be overstated; it transforms daily life in ways that no amenity list can fully capture.
The address places residents within five minutes of two of Los Angeles' most refined and walkable village centers. Brentwood Village, centered along San Vicente Boulevard, is a longtime enclave of understated affluence — home to Farmshop, Pizzana, Baltaire, and a curated collection of independent boutiques and wellness studios that serve one of the city's most discerning residential communities. The Palisades Village, revitalized in recent years with the addition of Erewhon, Nobu, and a carefully considered retail district, offers a similarly elevated experience with an added sense of coastal proximity. The Pacific Ocean is reachable in minutes.
The surrounding Westside corridor is home to some of Los Angeles' most prestigious educational institutions, including The Brentwood School, Corpus Christi School, and the UCLA campus in Westwood — resources that hold particular significance for families considering this estate as a generational home. The proximity to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and UCLA Health further reinforces the area's appeal for those who value access to world-class healthcare.
Culturally, the neighborhood draws from a deep well. The Getty Center, perched on the ridgeline above the 405, is among the world's great art museums and a defining landmark of the Westside. The Hammer Museum in nearby Westwood and the wealth of gallery culture along Bergamot Station in Santa Monica extend the area's cultural reach considerably. For those drawn to the ocean, Malibu's beaches and the trails of Topanga State Park are both accessible within a short drive.
What distinguishes Sullivan Canyon from comparable canyon addresses in Los Angeles — Bel Air, Coldwater, Benedict — is its relative scarcity and the depth of its natural character. The canyon has retained a quietness and an ecological integrity that is increasingly rare in a city that has developed aggressively toward every available hillside. Properties of the scale and caliber of The Oaks at Old Ranch Road almost never come to market here. To own nearly nine acres in this canyon, with private trail access, agricultural zoning, and a Legacy Estate of this quality, is to hold something genuinely irreplaceable in one of the world's most desirable cities.
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