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Perfect Zen Home in Venice, California's 'Gourmet Forest' Listed for $4.2 Million
Sep 28, 2023
Perfect Zen Home in Venice, California's 'Gourmet Forest' Listed for $4.2 Million Los Angeles
By   Kathleen Willcox
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Abstract: The laws of living and eating are in perfect harmony in this $4,222,222 home in Venice, California. It's a thriving ecosystem created by actor, author and wellness expert Rainbeau Mars.

The celebrated herbalist rose to fame as a Hollywood health and fitness coach. She has collaborated with Adidas on a clothing line and Lionsgate on a yoga video.


Mars says the "ultimate luxury retreat" she built in 2017 at 2450 Glencoe Avenue is uncompromising, with the serenity of a beachfront resort and the buzz of a thriving neighbourhood.


The four-bedroom, five-bath home sits on a 3,230-square-foot lot.

Perfect Zen Home in Venice, California's 'Gourmet Forest' Listed for $4.2 Million

In recent years, Glencoe Avenue has become a striking "food forest"-a testament to a delightful trend in which residential lawns in busy towns have been replaced with orchards and vegetable gardens.


Mars has created a particularly productive vegetable garden around an architecturally distinctive home. The garden is beautifully landscaped and produces tantalising treats such as berries, squash, carrots and kale.


It's not just a home, explains Mars, but a lifestyle, a sanctuary and a testament to the harmonious integration of design, nature and community.

Perfect Zen Home in Venice, California's 'Gourmet Forest' Listed for $4.2 Million

She commissioned experts to create the perfect combination of edible garden and eco-friendly resort. Renowned Feng Shui consultant Mao Shing Ni worked with Mars to design a sleek, clean, light-filled floor plan that showcases nature in all its glory.


Leslie Rae Bega, co-listing agent for The Agency, says, "This is a stunning modern gem."


One of the five bedrooms has been converted into a beautiful, professionally designed recording studio. It's an extremely rare property on one of the most exclusive streets in downtown Venice, California.

Perfect Zen Home in Venice, California's 'Gourmet Forest' Listed for $4.2 Million

It's a serene blend of modern design and natural earthy elements, engulfed by a garden sanctuary, and "perfect for any buyer looking for creative space and investment opportunities," she says.


The home sits behind a gated front yard filled with Mars' carefully collected fruits, vegetables, edible flowers, rare plants and trees, as well as butterflies and hummingbirds that flock to the property.


The living room features vaulted ceilings and wide plank floors. The adjoining chef's kitchen features upscale finishes and appliances - custom dehydrator, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry and a large centre island with seating.

The master bedroom suite is a peaceful, airy retreat with a spa-like bathroom featuring a soaking tub, dual vanities and walk-in shower. All other bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms.

Perfect Zen Home in Venice, California's 'Gourmet Forest' Listed for $4.2 Million

The home also offers a professionally designed recording studio where top industry talent has recorded.


Step into the backyard and you will find a custom composting system, bee and butterfly sanctuary, and a peaceful sitting area. There is also a two-car garage, accessible from the fruit tree-lined alley, that could easily double as a private gym or studio.


Tomer Fridman, co-listing broker of the Fridman Group of Compass Companies, says the home "offers an immersive experience and extraordinary sanctuary in the heart of prime Venice, California."


Steps away are some of America's best-loved beaches, trendy dining destinations, vibrant art galleries and charming boutiques. It's also close to Venice's The Learning Garden, an educational organisation that does transformative work in communities and area schools.


Tomer Fridman of The Fridman Group and Leslie Rae Bega of The Agency are the exclusive listing agents.

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