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$19,999,000

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8 Beds

14 Baths

17,181 SqFt

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4535 Vanalden Ave Tarzana, CA 91356

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 17,181 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,164

MLS Listing ID 25551443

Style Traditional

Bedrooms 8

Full Baths 10

Half Baths 4

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1941

Lot Size 4.437 Acres

Acres 4.4374

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

One of the most extraordinary compounds in all of Southern California, this legendary estate with ties to Walt Disney encompasses 4.44 sprawling acres and blends East Coast elegance with Old Hollywood grandeur in a extremely private setting that feels worlds away from city life. Originally custom-built for renowned Academy award winning director/actor John Huston, this traditional home was crafted with a magical, enduring level of craftsmanship that's increasingly rare in today's architecture. Walt Disney- an avid train enthusiast later brought his vision to the property, helping to design the now-iconic Tunnel, Cut & Trestle Railroad: a fully operational 7.5" gauge miniature train that winds through the estate, complete with a working depot, turntable, bridges, and a fascinating tunnel that is over 240 ft in length. The 17,181 sqft gated compound includes a 12,170 sqft main residence with 6 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 9 fireplaces, a grand primary suite, and a lower 1,222 sqft covered terrace. The design integrates nature at every turn windows frame verdant views, and a resort-style, stone-framed pool with a spa creates a striking focal point as it partially flows beneath the home. Extending beyond the residence, the grounds unfold like a vast scenic park with rolling lawns, koi ponds, winding stone paths, and enchanting vignettes with shaded seating areas that evoke a sense of tranquility and timeless charm. A full-size lighted tennis court and multiple outdoor fireplaces are seamlessly woven throughout, offering space for both large-scale entertaining and peaceful retreat. Whether hosting weddings, community train days, or quiet afternoons under the trees, the estate effortlessly balances fantasy and functionality.Anchoring the estate is a newly constructed 2,775 sqft red barn, reimagined as a dramatic entertaining lodge with a full kitchen, 1 bedroom, loft, bar, and 2 bathrooms. Original barnwood was repurposed beneath the bar to preserve its rustic soul. A guest cottage (807 sqft) and train station with additional storage (1,882 sqft combined) along with off-street parking for over 20 cars round out the architectural ensemble. A one-of-a-kind storybook retreat with Hollywood provenance and enchanting, expansive grounds this is a legacy estate, a playground for generations, and a place unlike any other.

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Area Tarzana

Zoning LARA

Rooms

Family Room 1

Other Rooms Barn(s), GuestHouse, Other, Shed(s)

Dining Room 1

Interior

Heating Central, Fireplace

Cooling Central

Flooring Carpet, Wood, Stone Tile, Tile

Fireplaces Number 9

Fireplaces Type Dining, Family Room, Living Room, Library, Primary Bedroom, Exterior, Guest House, Great Room

Equipment Built-Ins, Barbeque, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Freezer

Laundry Room

Exterior

Parking Features Driveway, Gated, Carport

Garage Spaces 22.0

Pool Heated, In Ground

View Y/N Yes

View Pool, Trees/Woods

Building

Story 2

Architectural Style Traditional

Level or Stories Multi/Split

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Nikki Bonifatto

Agent | RE. S.0175996

+1(702) 467-7343 | nbonifatto@gmail.com

4535 Vanalden Ave Tarzana, CA 91356

Nikki Bonifatto

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