Famed Woodsy Retreat Struggles To Find Buyer At $3,980,000

TOPANGA, CA — Woodsy, dreamy and mystical, this Topanga gem, the Chianti Life Retreat, seems a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. Tucked in the Topanga canyon among the treetops, the retreat has sat on the market for nearly a year. It takes a special kind of buyer who can plunk down about $4 million on a series of eccentric cottages connected by wood bridges and pathways.

A favorite spot for weddings and romantic getaways, the unique property features four bedrooms and four bathrooms, including a dome home. In all, the four studios amount to less than 1,000 square-feet of living space. Built in 1935, the property is spread out across the canyon, and features a creek and a central garden.

• Address: 21658 Encina Rd, Topanga, California
• Price: $3,980,000
• Square Feet:
• Bedrooms: 0
• Bathrooms: 2 Baths
• Built: 1935
• Features: This Topanga gem, Chianti Life Retreat, has been much celebrated by the Travel Channel, California Wedding Magazine, and has been the backdrop of countless esteemed advertising and film shoots. You too will be transformed by the magical beauty and see why it has become a desired destination for weddings, health and wellness seekers, and romantic getaways. This one-of-a-kind property allows for endless possibilities and imaginative settings. From the first moment you step onto the majestic wooded-pathway entrance, you will feel the tranquility and beauty. The enchanting property includes mature oaks and a flowing spring-fed creek with delightful bridges connecting whimsical, charm-filled cottages to the main gathering area. The retreat offers many private spaces to relax and create special moments as you take in the setting's richness with endless vistas of the mountains and canyon. This wonderful property is one of LA's most sought-after getaways to escape into nature.

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