647 Old Topanga Canyon Rd, Topanga, CA 90290

Behind private gates in the heart of Topanga, Oak Haven unfolds across nearly three acres beneath a canopy of centuries-old oaks. Cross the bridge over a meandering creek and the world goes quiet. Blossoms scent the air, the grounds open like a private botanical garden, and a storybook Mediterranean Country estate comes into view.Recently reimagined, the home pairs Old World soul with modern ease, and its character lives in the details. Eighteenth-century engraved stone tablets, hand-carved stone sinks, and weathered wooden pillars appear throughout, and a massive sunken stone tub opens directly onto a Zen garden.Ivy-clad arches and French doors lead into light-filled interiors with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and generous skylights. Polished concrete and white oak floors keep the palette warm and quietly contemporary. The main residence offers three bedrooms, including a newly added one, and three and one-half baths. At its center, a chef's kitchen with premier stainless steel appliances flows straight out to a pergola-covered dining terrace made for long dinners under the stars.From the living room, French doors open to a grand patio overlooking manicured lawns, a pool and spa, and a private sauna. The setting works as well for a house full of guests as it does for a slow Sunday alone.Set apart on the grounds, a guest house dating to 1908 has been carefully restored, its original character intact and its comforts fully modern. Use it for visiting friends, a studio, or