4816 Encino Avenue, Encino (Los Angeles), CA 91316

$10,995,000
5
BD
8.5
BA
12,500
SqFt

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List Price
$10,995,000
Status
ACTIVE
MLS#
CL26934005
Days on Market
26
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
8.5
Half-baths
3
Living Area
12,500
Lot Size
79,143

Property Description

Iconic Recording Studio* Championship-Size Tennis Court *Gym * Pool * 1.87 Acres of Lush, Private Grounds! Set behind gates in Encino's coveted Music Row, the longtime estate of legendary guitarist Steve Vai unfolds across nearly two private acres of lush, landscaped grounds. Thoughtfully expanded to over 12,500 sq. ft., the residence features five ensuite bedrooms, nine-foot ceilings, original poured-in-place terrazzo, rich acacia wood flooring, and refined architectural details throughout. The chef's kitchen features custom cherry cabinetry, Carrara marble, skylight, floating steel beams, and professional-grade appliances. A dramatic step-down family room, custom bar, elegant dining room, private primary suite, and upper-level media room with kitchenette and bath create exceptional spaces for living and entertaining. The grounds are designed for privacy and resort-style living, with a pool, championship-size tennis court, gym, covered pavilion, custom pizza oven and BBQ, fountains, and mature landscaping. At the heart of the estate is the world-renowned Harmony Hut, a recording studio designed and built by Steve Vai with extraordinary attention to acoustics and sonic precision. A celebrated creative sanctuary where decades of music have been brought to life, Harmony Hut is a rare and irreplaceable offering. A truly exceptional legacy estate where architecture, nature, creativity, and modern music history converge.

Additional Information

Stories
One Story
Year Built
1941
Acres
1.82
Views
Trees/Woods, Other
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Kitchen Features
Breakfast Bar, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other
Pool Description
In Ground
Fireplace Description
Family Room, Living Room, Other
Garage Description
Detached, Other
Garage Spaces
3
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating
Central, Fireplace(s)
Parking Description
Detached, Other
Laundry Features
Laundry Room, Washer, Inside

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