Soak up Topanga Canyon Views From the Outdoor Tub of This $1.8M Home

by Grace Bernard

Designed in 1976 by Ladd & Kelsey, the updated post-and-beam residence has woodsy interiors, a revamped kitchen, and a prime hillside site.

Designed in 1976 by Ladd & Kelsey, the updated post-and-beam residence has woodsy interiors, a revamped kitchen, and a prime hillside site.

Location: 22910 Portage Circle Drive, Topanga, California

Price: $1,795,000

Year Built: 1976

Architect: Ladd & Kelsey

Footprint: 2,273 Square Feet (3 Beds, 3 Baths)

Lot Size: 0.97 Acres

From the Agent: "The Portage Residence is a rare post-and-beam masterpiece by Ladd & Kelsey, the architects of the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, Walt Disney’s CalArts campus, and numerous other cultural landmarks in California. The residence is located down a private road and sited on its own promontory with panoramic views of the Santa Monica Mountains. The interior blends classic midcentury references—warm wood paneling, tongue-and-groove ceilings, and walls of glass—with sumptuous updates, including new floors, bathrooms, upgraded electrical and plumbing, A/C, Fleetwood sliders, and Milgard windows. A stunning, wood-clad renovated kitchen is a highlight, along with a bespoke circular fireplace that feels quintessentially 1970s. The primary suite features soaring ceilings, a private balcony, an en suite bath, and a soaking tub. The exterior spaces have been extensively updated. Meandering succulent pathways, a flat grassy pad, a cedar tub, and a 700-square-foot deck are reinforced by new retaining walls and drainage. Notably, a recently paved driveway provides a significant amount of parking that is uncommonly rare for the canyon—four cars can fit comfortably. The home enjoys a front-row seat to the wilds of Topanga, while remaining just 15 minutes from the beach and an easy drive to L.A. at large."

Photo by Collin Erie

The post-and-beam home was completed in 1976 by Ladd & Kelsey.

The post-and-beam home was completed in 1976 by Ladd & Kelsey.  

Photo by Collin Erie

Photo by Collin Erie

The home retains its original exposed tongue-and-groove ceilings, a hallmark of midcentury modern design.

The home retains its original exposed tongue-and-groove ceilings.

Photo by Collin Erie

Photo by Collin Erie

Photo by Collin Erie

Two bedrooms open onto private decks overlooking the Santa Monica Mountains.

Two bedrooms open onto private decks overlooking the Santa Monica Mountains. 

Photo by Collin Erie

Photo by Collin Erie

Photo by Collin Erie

Photo by Collin Erie

The first of two guest suites enjoys a private terrazzo-clad bathroom.

The first of two guest suites has a terrazzo-clad bathroom. 

Photo by Collin Erie

Photo by Collin Erie

Photo by Collin Erie

The property also comes with a small, barn-like ADU that can function as a creative workshop.

The property also comes with a small, barn-like ADU currently set up as a workshop. 

Photo by Collin Erie

Photo by Cody Boone

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