Bob Dylan Loves This Property

April 14, 2009 - PRLog -- *******MEDIA ALERT*******

THE ULTIMATE IN ZEN-INSPIRED CELEBRITY PROPERTIES

TOPANGA, CA—Legend has it that when Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Joan Baez were looking for a place to become inspired, they found their way to 1529 Will Geer in Topanga, where they sat on the property’s pinnacle rock formation. If you look closely, you just may see some familiar names carved into the rock.  Similar lore has the Chumash Indians gathering here in what they considered their sacred spot, soaking in the creative forces of the site. Gaze upon the glorious and glorified land of this truly unique and special estate, and it’s not hard to see why.
   Named after Will Geer, the grandpa on The Waltons whose grandson still lives on the street, Will Geer Road continues to enjoy a celebrity foothold among those who desire a slower pace and more inspired and inspirational environs than they can typically find in Beverly Hills—and who desire views of rolling hills and neighbors of the equine variety instead of parking-lot-style traffic and paparazzi on every corner. Lisa Bonet is a current resident, and actress Jane Sibbett of Friends formerly owned on the street; Anthony Marguleas, owner and president of Amalfi Estates®, one of Los Angeles’ leading independent real estate companies, and agent Jamie Estes, who listed and sold Sibbett’s “Trust Ranch” property, are co-repping Hacienda Libelula.
   Those who have had opportunity to use 1529 Will Geer’s world-class equestrian facilities know of its allure. So too does anyone who has passed by and dreamt of strolling among those 6.5 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, stopping to relax in and relish the yin-yang garden, the manzanita garden, or one of the many others. Not to mention the exquisite waterfall that meanders through the rocks, dropping 35 feet into a shallow collection pool. But for one fortunate homebuyer, a temporary pass to this gorgeous and gracious paradise is not necessary. Hacienda Libelula (“Dragonfly” in Spanish) is now available for $4,199,000.
   This five-bedroom, four-and-one-half-bath, 4,700-square-foot gated Tuscan villa boasts breathtaking mountain views and a whole host of amazing features, from commercial-grade solar panels that enable the owner to sell back electricity, to the spiritual atmosphere designed according to the properties of Feng Shui, to the new 600-foot private well, to the detached studio/workshop, to the outdoor spa and cold dip. The equestrian facilities include: an Olympic-size dressage arena, a German horse exerciser, 10 stalls, nine corrals, a round pen, two barns, and tack and feed rooms.
   An examination of the home’s interior features, including brick vaulted ceilings, imported Italian kitchen tile, French pavers from Provence, additional materials imported and placed onsite by Andean craftsman, and centuries-old, hand-hewn doors, beams, and cabinetry—some salvaged from the demolition of grand South American haciendas—give the home a sense of authenticity and history, while its 10-year-old construction ensures that all the latest and most desired amenities are offered. This home truly combines the best of the past and the future, with a lush and luxurious presentation amongst peaceful, Zen-like surroundings.
   Amalfi Estates® has been providing exclusive representation to both buyers and sellers since 1995. Marguleas has individually sold over $300 million in properties, earning him a reputation as one of the nation’s top agents. He has especially proven his mettle in this recent real estate market, continuing to increase his sales year over year while many other agents are struggling.
   Marguleas’ award-winning approach to service has been profiled on ABC News and the Fine Living Network, as well as in The Wall Street Journal, Consumer Reports, and the Los Angeles Times. His continued, intensive study of his craft has earned him the designation of Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist—a degree achieved by only the top 1% of all Realtors nationwide. An expert negotiator after the completion of the highly respected KARASS seminars negotiating course, Marguleas has been guest lecturing for UCLA’s real estate principles class since 2004, and also recently co-authored the book California Real Estate Client Strategies.
   Estes has been buying and selling real estate in Southern California since 1998, when she joined her family's design and remodeling team and began updating and modernizing Westside homes. She has sold high-end residences from the to Culver City, to Santa Monica, Brentwood, and Pacific Palisades, and is often called in to co-navigate transactions requiring a high level of detail management and persistence.

For more information, contact:

JAYMI NACIRI
(661) 645-2885
jaymi.naciri@gmail.com

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High-end Westside real estate company specializing in Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, and surrounding cities.