$1,050,000
SOLD MAR 27, 2023
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,811 Sq Ft
9.52 Acres

Recently Sold

$580 Per Sq Ft

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • 9.52 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Westlake Elementary School Rated A
  • Creek or Stream View
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2023

NO MORE SHOWINGS, currently in negotiations.On the market for the first time and nestled in a magical canyon beneath grand oaks is a private 9.5-acre retreat. Located in The Santa Monica Mountains and just minutes from Westlake Village, this private creek-side property was the home of one of Hollywood's most famous animal trainers, Hubert Wells. For over 50 years, he lived and worked alongside his exotic menagerie on this private, serene natural land, where lions roared, elephants roamed, and chimpanzees learned to perform for some of the most iconic films. The lions of ''Out of Africa'', panthers and primates of ''Jungle Book'', chimpanzees in ''Babe'', the wolves in ''Never Cry Wolf'', the menagerie of ''Sheena, Queen of the Jungle'' all got their start as movie stars of Animal Actors. Hungarian born, Wells was a master falconer and exotic animal trainer. He was responsible for training, care and performance on film sets that took them all over the world. This permitted 2 bedroom, 2 bath 1800+ square foot home is one of the last properties on the dead-end road and feels a world away from the chaos of Los Angeles. Yet, it is only minutes from the 101 corridor, Thousand Oaks, Calabasas, and Malibu. Access to endless amenities includes award winning schools, The Civic Arts Plaza, Gelson's, Sprouts and Stonehaus. There is a detached garage located off a shared driveway. Remaining onsite are animal enclosures, mews and exercise yards in need of deferred maintenance surrounded by the dramatic mountain views. The property would make a peaceful retreat for an artist, musician or anyone seeking the serenity of the natural setting with 360-degree natural mountain views surrounding the property. Rejuvenate enveloped in natural beauty soak in the song of wild birds and star gaze. A 10-minute drive beyond the county-maintained road, the single lane road leads to this hidden gem that calls to be reimagined. Deferred maintenance on the septic and well will be required and currently, supplemental water must be delivered to the property. Trust sale. Recently appraised, the property is particularly valuable because of the existing home's footprint which may allow for a second floor and renovation. Buyer to verify all potential improvements with the city and county. Seller and seller's agent do not guarantee lot size, square footage or zoning variances. Buyer responsible for all inspections. Owner died peacefully on the property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Mathews

Sotheby's International Realty License #01983676 Listed on: 02/10/2023

Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Nauz Karami

1Vision Real Estate License #02038801

1Vision Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 9.52 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Secluded Lot
  • Property is zoned OS

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available

Property Views

  • Creek or Stream
  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,811 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • No Heating
  • Well

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Not Applicable 1007242 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6940210680

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: OS
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 6940210680
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1811.00
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 579.79
  • Room Kitchen Features: Laminate Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • View: Creek/Stream, Hills, Mountain(s)
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Heating: No
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Rural

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Secluded
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 414690.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 9.5200

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 414690.0000 Square Feet
  • Waterfront Features: Stream

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/27/2023 03/27/23 Sold $1,050,000 -4.5% $580 / Sq Ft
03/13/2023 03/13/23 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2023 02/10/23 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $607 / Sq Ft
Source: Ventura County Regional Data Share

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Source: Ventura County Regional Data Share

MLS Number: 223000529

Ventura County Regional Data Share