Mid-Century Rustic Canyon Ranch on Nearly One Lush Acre | 681 Brooktree Road

Beyond a gated entrance in Santa Monica’s exclusive Rustic Canyon, this singular property is perched across more than three-quarters of an acre, where organically tended grounds and a meandering, spring-fed creek set an effortlessly coastal tone. It’s a rare fusion of mid-century architecture and the kind of lush, sun-washed landscape that feels unmistakably Southern Californian.

681 Brooktree Road
Santa Monica, CA 90402

$8,995,000 | 5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4,628 Sq. Ft. | $1,944 Price/Sq.Ft. | .78 Acre Lot | Built in 1958

Built in 1958, the property is incredibly hidden from the street and sequestered in a seemingly wild but perfectly manicured natural environment.

The house itself has been turned on its axis to face the creek, which winds through the grounds. It’s as picturesque as can be, lending a meditative rhythm to daily life and underscoring the property’s retreat-like character.

This is the kind of home where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy the birds chirping, the rabbits running, and the occasional deer sighting from any one of your multiple outdoor patios.

The centerpiece of the home is this extraordinary sun room which is nearly all glass, from the walls to the ceiling, and has outdoor terrace access through multiple sets of sliding doors.

The home has been meticulously revived, its original character shining through in the warm pine eaves, sculptural redwood vertical stringers, and monumental Douglas fir beams that anchor the architecture with unmistakable West Coast gravitas.

The exquisite kitchen features top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances including a chef’s grade gas stove and oven, plus multiple countertops with eat-in seating.

A family den off the kitchen offers a convenient and cozy space to watch awards season screeners.

Back inside, the home’s lovely primary suite features gorgeous hardwood floors, a beautiful wood beamed ceiling, and walls of glass with stunning canyon views.

The home offers four additional bedrooms, each with its own appealing features—private decks, skylights, and other thoughtful details—making every space flexible and easily tailored to your needs.

Back outside, find more outdoor spaces complete with cascading Koi ponds, and sacred Japanese gardens decorated with Buddhist Tori gates. There is an abundance of fruit trees, including cherry, apricot, Yuzu citrus, and very rare White Persian mulberry. Everything was designed to be ecologically sensitive and low maintenance.

Experience the unfiltered beauty of these one-of-a-kind grounds and settle into a private sanctuary where architecture and landscape move in beautiful concert. 681 Brooktree Road is an intimate paradise that feels both profoundly grounded and endlessly inspiring.

Interested in purchasing this fantastic home? I would love to get you a private tour of 681 Brooktree Road in Santa Monica’s Rustic Canyon. Call me today at (323) 697-3040 or email me at jacqueline.tager@sothebyshomes.com.

Listing provided courtesy of Sandra SANDY Stewart and Michael S Shore, Coldwell Banker Realty.

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