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$9,995,000
MLS: 26832253
Beds
6
Baths
8
Sq Ft
8,350
Lot
0.49 ac
Year Built
1981
MLS #
26832253
Days on Market
0
Listed
May 11, 2026
Description
"The Ambra" rises quietly at the end of a hidden Encino cul-de-sac, like a mirage beneath the California sun - half dream, half memory. Behind double gates and swaying trees in the celebrity-studded Rancho Estates, the world softens. And somewhere beyond the lantern-lit driveway and six-car motor court, you begin to feel it: this is the kind of place people arrive at and never quite want to leave. By day, sunlight spills across white oak floors and dances along curved archways beneath soaring 30-foot wood-beamed ceilings. Brass fixtures gleam like gold records in the afternoon light. Five fireplaces flicker softly against newly plastered walls, casting a warm amber glow through rooms built for stories that stretch long into the night. There's an easy rhythm to life here. Espresso at the oversized Taj Mahal quartzite island. Music drifting through the house from the surround sound system. Friends disappearing into the movie theater while the scent of dinner lingers from the chef's kitchen. Outside, the mood turns cinematic. Firepits crackle beneath the stars. The pool shimmers like desert water beneath moonlight. Arched lounge niches feel borrowed from some hidden Mediterranean hideaway. Gaze in wonder at the towering trees and endless California skies, and somewhere between the stillness and the spectacle, "The Ambra" begins to work its spell. The primary suite feels like a private retreat from the outside world Venetian plaster, spa-like finishes, dual water closets, and the kind of quiet luxury usually reserved for faraway boutique resorts. Everything flows effortlessly here. The indoor spaces. The outdoor spaces. The energy. The escape. A gym for morning rituals. A secluded office for moments of solitude. Basketball at sunset. Midnight swims beneath the glow of firelight. And though Ventura Boulevard, West Hollywood, the Hollywood Bowl, Griffith Observatory, and Burbank Airport all remain just minutes away, they somehow feel worlds apart once the gates close behind you. "The Ambra" is more than a home. It's a mood. A beautiful illusion. A California fantasy wrapped in warmth, mystery, and light.
Location
Encino, Los Angeles County, CA 91316
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Craig Knizek · The Agency
Payment estimate
$71,376
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $999,500 · Loan: $8,995,500
- Principal & Interest
- $56,917
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $10,411
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $3,748
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Today's Rates
As of May 21, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.51%
- 15-year fixed
- 5.85%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
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About the Antelope Valley
The Antelope Valley spans Lancaster, Palmdale, Quartz Hill, Rosamond, Lake Los Angeles, California City, Edwards AFB, and the Plant 42 aerospace corridor. Mike Watson is a lifelong AV resident and the #1 producing individual Realtor in the region by transaction count. Every active listing on this site is paired with a free market analysis tailored to the specific street, honest financing guidance (FHA, VA, USDA, CalHFA, conventional, and assumable loans where the financing supports it), and side-by-side comparisons against the rest of the active inventory in your target ZIP.
Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down+
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Encino home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $349,825 down. FHA loans feature flexible credit guidelines and government-backed rates, making homeownership accessible for buyers who haven't saved a large down payment. Seller concessions up to 6% of the purchase price are also allowed.
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