Tom Petty's Lakeside Retreat Has Old World Charm, Royal Pedigree

LAKE SHERWOOD, CA -- Tom Petty's lake house retreat looks like a grand villa on the shores of Lake Como, but it's a short drive away from Los Angeles, and it's celebrity pedigree is as close as California comes to royalty.

The 1931 stone estate known as Casa Della Madonna has been the prized retreat of crooners like Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole. The home hugs the shores of Lake Sherman, and it's stone walls, vaulted ceilings and wood beams offer Old World charm. It has its own dock and bedroom balconies with stunning views. Petty's grand piano still anchors the great room.

The stunning villa is "An inspiration to musicians, actors and writers, this home inspires all and evokes memories of favorite summer vacations," realtor and former owner Dana Sparks told realtor.com.

• Address: 1999 Trentham Rd, Lake Sherwood, California
• Price: $5,895,000
• Square Feet: 5300
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 3 Baths
• Built: 1931
• Features: Tom Petty's Private lakefront Retreat. Feels like Lake Como but close to Westlake Village, Malibu and Sherwood Country Club. A natural lake where you can swim, boat and fish in a rustic mountain setting. Live like a rock star on vacation!Photos can't capture the serenity of this stunning villa with vast lake views and soaring living room walls built of local fieldstone. 5,300SF, nearly acre, it boasts 125ft of lakefront, deep water and a private dock. A 2004 addition created a new master suite with deep stone tub & a balcony with fireplace, also 2 bedrooms, kitchen, dining/family & balconies, all with lake views. Only nine miles from the ocean, this location is blessed with afternoon breezes and is also also above the fog zone ensuring sunshine all summer.

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