860 Old Topanga Canyon Rd, Topanga, CA 90290

$999,000

Wild Mountain Soundhouse: A Creative Sanctuary in the Heart of Topanga. On a peaceful hillside, where the chaparral hums and ocean air whispers through the sycamores, a singular creative sanctuary rests, unassuming, cloaked in peace, and steeped in legacy, this home stands as a quiet legend, an enduring testament to… Read More art, music, and the power of place. Known canyonwide for its giant cat statue out front, dressed for every holiday, set on 3 lots of nearly an acre of secluded, oak-shaded land and cradled by protected parkland, this one-of-a-kind Topanga retreat is where creativity finds its voice and nature becomes muse. This is no ordinary space. This is a place where music is born, where sound breathes, and where legends have gathered, not in concert halls or gilded studios, but here, in the arms of the canyon. The two-bedroom main house is a warm, soulful refuge. With original wood floors and sunlit walls of windows, the home feels less built than grown from the land itself. This is only the second time it's been on the market since 1959. The huge old stone fireplace, one of the oldest in the canyon, gives warmth and soul to the great room. The bedrooms are like tree houses, with old windows open to the wilderness. Out the back door, the patio and yard are framed by flowers, as you soak in total privacy in the hot tub. Up stone steps, a large one-bedroom guest house offers high-ceilinged comfort and privacy. Its deck has cinematic views of the Seven Sisters peaks. Lve outside on the wide deck, visited by tiny foxes and majestic hawks. The studios make this a destination for artists of all kinds. At the upper reaches of the land, far from road noise, the music studio, its walls six inches thick, its floors layered in staggered plywood, was designed not just for quiet, but for resonance. Within, acoustic panels hush the world outside. Views are of the wild canyon, unbuilt and endless. A powder room sits below. The views invite inspiration. This space has long held the raw energy of jam sessions, rehearsals, and the soft chaos of creation. Gregory Moore of Black Flag once tuned his edge here; Noel Rhodes brought the heartbeat of Boomshaka. The late, great Malcolm Cecil, pioneer of synthesized sound and the creator of the TONTO synthesizer, left his fingerprint here. The drums that held forth here once belonged to Tommy Lee; their sound, recorded here by an ASCAAP Man of the Year composer, transcended the polished studios elsewhere. Rock photographer Henry Diltz, chronicler of a generation, captured a young South African prodigy in the studio. A ten-time Emmy-winning director found in this solitude the clarity to prepare for his telecasts of bands like Jon Mayall, Jefferson Starship, Asleep at the Wheel, and a dozen other icons. This is not just a studio, it is a carved-out chapel of sound and silence. A refuge for those who listen closely enough to hear the music before it's made. Nearby, another studio, offers a blank canvas for storytelling, craft, or contemplation. Decks look out over gardens, fruit trees, and golden hills. There is room for more fruit trees, more gardens, chickens, and the sustainable, nature-filled life sought by Topanga home seekers. Stone steps and forest paths wind through terraces and wild gardens. There are corners to write in, decks to dream on, and trees to listen to. Though just minutes from the heart of the canyon, and a short drive to the sea, the property feels worlds away, a sanctuary in every sense of the word. For those seeking a home that nourishes both soul and craft, Wild Mountain Soundhouse is not simply a place to live. It is a place to become. Read Less

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Days Online

Last Updated

Sep 7, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

1,700

Lot Size

0.89 Acres

Year Built

1920

MLS Number

25571327

30 Days Snapshot Of 90290

$1.66M

-23%

(avg) sold price

+20%

homes sold

-20%

(avg) days on market

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Appliances & Equipment

Free Standing Electric, Free Standing Gas, Propane, Range, Range Hood, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Propane Dryer Hookup

Building

1,700 sq ft, Built in 1920, Levels: One, Detached/No Common Walls, Cabin

Cooling

Ceiling Fan, Wall/Window

Disclosures

Coastal Zone

Exterior Features

Wood Siding, Deck(s), Patio Open, Rock/Stone

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, Wood Burning, Living Room

Floors

Wood, Ceramic Tile, Porcelain, Engineered Hardwood

Garage

Driveway - Gravel

Water Features

Water: District

Heating

Floor Furnace, Propane Gas, Wall Electric

Home Owner's Association

HOA Present

Interior Features

Hot Tub, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Open Floor Plan

Kitchen

Greenhouse Window, Quartz Counters

Laundry

Laundry Area

Lot

LotAcreage: 0.4329, LotSizeArea: 38,773, LotSizeDimensions: 99x190, 5 + Lots, Back Yard, Front Yard, Gutters, Wooded, Yard, Canyon, Rocks, Park Nearby

Parking

TotalParking: 3

Pool

PoolYN: False, None

Property

OtherStructures: GuestHouse, Accessory Bldgs, Other, PropertySubType: Single Family Residence, ViewDescription: Canyon, Hills, Park, Panoramic, Mountains, Rocks, Tree Top, Skyline, Trees/Woods, Bluff, ViewYN: 1, Zoning: LCA11Y, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Rain Gutters, Sliding Glass Doors

Roof

Asphalt

Sewer

Septic Tank

Spa

Has spa, Above Ground, Hot Tub

Utilities

Cable TV

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