John Wayne's Encino Estate Has a Recording Studio

Behind gates in Encino, California, a nearly three-acre compound with a six-bedroom main house originally built in the 1930s, a separate three-bedroom mid-century modern home with a recording studio, a one-bedroom guest cottage perched atop a pond, a guest barn, a 55-foot pool, an original pub, ponds, gardens, horses, and a possible highland cow is asking $24,888,000. Previous owners include legendary Hollywood actor John Wayne and, according to the Wall Street Journal, Nick Jonas and his wife. Reddit called dibs on the upper bunk bed.

An Idyllic Farm, a Pub, and a Pond Cottage in the San Fernando Valley

The main house dates to the 1930s and has been upgraded over time — a romantic interior courtyard with fireplace, a gourmet chef's kitchen with butler's pantry, a large living room with views to both the exterior gardens and interior courtyard, a second-floor studio, and a ground-floor workshop. The original pub has been preserved. Beyond the main house, the estate unfolds across nearly three acres: a 55-foot pool and spa enclosed by trees, a one-bedroom guest cottage perched atop a pond described as a perfect writer's retreat, a fully modernized one-bedroom guest barn with garden access, and a separate three-bedroom mid-century modern home on the far end of the property with a recording studio and a view of the oldest oak tree in Encino. A mini paddock and barn handle horses and other animals. Floral and vegetable gardens, ponds, and mature plantings throughout. The owner is open to creative financing.

John Wayne, Nick Jonas, and No Word on the Highland Cow

Reddit's provenance research arrived quickly and with some enthusiasm. One commenter suspected a famous country musician must have lived here, given the vibes. Another confirmed via Wall Street Journal that Nick Jonas and his wife owned it at some point. Google, meanwhile, surfaced the earlier history: this estate was previously owned by legendary Hollywood actor John Wayne — which, given the barn, the paddock, and the general compound energy, makes a certain amount of sense. One commenter called this perhaps the best way they've ever seen $24 million spent on this subreddit. The bunk beds drew immediate competitive interest. The highland cow, whose listing-photo appearance generated the thread title, remains unaccounted for in the formal property description. The listing says words cannot do justice to the beauty, magic, and romanticism of this property. Reddit, for once, largely agrees.

The Internet Has Thoughts

Naturally, this listing caught the attention of Reddit's r/zillowgonewild community. See what people are saying about it here.

A John Wayne estate with a recording studio, a pond cottage, an original pub, and a possible highland cow — this one must be seen to be experienced. View the full listing here.