The exterior announces itself as a contemporary ode to California mid-century modernism: a Mondrian window grid, a linear brick facade, a jade-colored front door that nods to a Mexican barn door. The stagelike scale of the great room. The cinematic precision of every finish, from 1940s Italian chandeliers to the countertops. The drama of a 100-foot rock-lined stream running through the grounds. On 2.6 acres in Encino's Royal Oaks, The Eden is built for effect — which makes sense, given who built it.
The striking property is the work of Academy Award-nominated producer Rachel Winter (Dallas Buyers Club) and her husband, Emmy-winning writer-producer Terence Winter (The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire, The Wolf of Wall Street). Rachel designed it herself, bringing the same exacting creative vision to the 10,815-square-foot residence that defines her work on screen. Listed at $15,995,000 by Jade Mills,a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialist and one of the top-producing agents in the United States, the 8-bedroom, 12-bath estate completed in 2021 offers exactly what its owners have spent careers delivering on screen — total escape.
Tucked behind private gates and set back from the street, The Eden earns its name. Mature trees and curated gardens surround the home, creating what Mills describes as “a lush botanical retreat” that makes the city feel a world away.
The exterior's design language carries inside. Those Mondrian-inspired windows may have provided a unique geometric moment for the front facade, but now serve another purpose as they flood the front living spaces with natural light and provide a visual connection to the outdoors.
The great room, anchored by vintage chandeliers and a dramatic custom Ceppo marble fireplace mantle, present a stunning entertaining space. Every space, from the formal dining room to each of the twelve baths, reflects a hand-touched, bespoke quality and exacting attention to detail that Rachel brought to the home.
In the chef's kitchen, Poggenpohl custom cabinetry, an eight-burner range with griddle, three ovens, a sculptural hammered-steel range hood, and leathered quartzite countertops reflect the same attention to material and form.
An enclosed sunroom extends the living space year-round, purpose-built for al fresco dining whatever the season.
In the primary suite, the circular form of the "moon gate" door reappears — this time as a portal cut into a floor-to-ceiling black lacquered partition between the sitting area and the bedroom beyond. The suite divides further into two retreats — hers with rose quartz countertops and vintage brass lighting, his with an oversized steam shower and soaking tub.
Both open to the rear grounds — a swimmer's pool and spa, a fully equipped cabana with BBQ kitchen, wet bar, fireplace, and outdoor shower, private hiking trails through a mature fruit grove, and the stream, visible from the detached guest house balcony.
The amenity list runs deep: state-of-the-art movie theater, fully equipped gym, sauna and steam room, 300-bottle wine storage, game room, formal office, and a secure safe room with ballistic door. Mills describes the estate as "a singular masterpiece" and "a testament to inspired design, exceptional craftsmanship, and a truly unparalleled lifestyle." With a Hollywood creative at its origin, The Eden is exactly what it claims to be.
View the complete listing by Jade Mills of Coldwell Banker Realty in Beverly Hills.
