Tucked into the hillside above Fryman Canyon, a newly completed, lodge-like compound in Studio City is quietly testing the market at $28 million. The pavilion-style estate layers walls of glass and imported stone beneath hemlock-clad vaulted ceilings across roughly an acre of gated grounds. A sprawling main residence and detached guest house are arranged around resort-style outdoor spaces with a pool, terraced gardens and multiple entertaining patios, all just minutes from Ventura Boulevard. For Valley buyers chasing privacy and high design, the place reads like a meticulously curated retreat.
According to Compass, the main house spans about 10,883 square feet with seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, including an approximately 1,200-square-foot primary suite. The listing credits Koffka/Phakos Design with the interconnected-pavilion layout and calls out premium finishes such as imported stone and expansive glass walls. Compass also details a lower-level lounge organized around a sunken conversation area, with an entertainment zone anchored by a 120-inch screen and a seven-seat bar.
The Los Angeles Times Hot Property summary lists the estate with an asking price of $28,000,000 and notes a 2026 completion year. The Times reiterates listing notes on fire-resistant construction, including Sho Sugi Ban charred siding and a standing-seam steel roof, and names Ernie Carswell of Sotheby’s and Karen Medved of Compass as the co-listing agents on the property.
Design and amenities
The compound is all about indoor-outdoor flow. Fleetwood doors pocket away to blend interior living areas with pool terraces, an outdoor kitchen and layered garden spaces. Realtor.com described the property as a “pavilion” mansion and spotlighted the sunken conversation pit, multiple kitchens across the estate and an outdoor pizza oven as standout features. Listing materials also point to a detached guest house outfitted with its own spa-style perks, including a sauna and steam shower, plus integrated Crestron systems and fire sprinklers throughout the compound.
Where it sits
Set on more than an acre with a tree-lined drive and layered landscaping, the property offers direct access to Fryman Canyon hiking trails and a level of seclusion that is not easy to find inside city limits. MLS copies and neighborhood listings place the home among the priciest active offerings in Studio City this spring, underscoring ongoing demand for compound-style estates near the studios and Ventura Boulevard. That mix of scale, architectural pedigree and privacy helps explain the sizable asking price in a market where buyers are putting a premium on resiliency and outdoor living.
The estate is being marketed through a co-listing between Ernie Carswell’s Sotheby’s team and Karen Medved at Compass, with Carswell’s brokerage site and the Compass entry carrying full photo galleries and showing information. As a newly finished, high-design compound tucked into the Valley foothills, the property presents as both a private residence and a compact luxury resort, a combination that has been driving interest at the top of Studio City’s market.
