Walt Disney helped build a mini railroad that comes with this CA house for sale
The property spans 17,181 square feet and has multiple structures, including a 12,170-square-foot primary home.
While the residence is jaw-dropping, its connection with two of the most famous names to come out of the Golden Era of Tinseltown is one of its main appeals.
Walt Disney and Academy Award-winning director John Huston are both linked to the property.
The home was designed for Huston, who directed such films as 'The African Queen,' 'Key Largo,' 'Annie' and 'The Maltese Falcon,' but when it exchanged hands, it got even more magical.
'The estate at 4535 Vanalden Ave. was designed as a grand ranch that was even once visited by friend Frank Lloyd Wright. After Huston's ownership, the property was acquired in 1959 by Gordon and Holly McClean, who became stewards of its unique character for over 20 years,' a news release about the estate says.
'They were close friends of Walt Disney who helped build the miniature railroad complete with a 240-foot tunnel, elevated trestles, landscaped tracks, a working station with turntable, and dual tracks that can run steam, electric, and propane-powered engines.'
The house became a hot spot for train enthusiasts and people who just wanted to take a ride on the famous mini-train.
Other features of the home, per the listing and release, include:
Barn with one bedroom and two bathroomsGuest cottageTrain stationStorage rooms
'Additional highlights include a pool that goes beneath the home, seven ponds, a tennis court, dog run, garden, children's play area, and a reimagined barn for entertaining complete with original reclaimed wood under the bar,' the release says.
The listing is held by David Kramer with Compass and Paul Czako with Gussman Czako Estates.
Tarzana is about a 20-mile drive northwest from Los Angeles.
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