An Encino home where Oscar-winning filmmaker Ron Howard once lived has come on the market for $3.695 million.
Howard bought the home in 1979 when he was appearing as Richie Cunningham on the sitcom “Happy Days.” He sold the property seven years later for $808,000, records show.
The sprawling two-story was designed by architect Robert Byrd, whose designs often focus on indoor-outdoor living while combining elements of California Ranch, Midcentury Modern and Farmhouse style. Wood-beamed ceilings and exposed brickwork — two of Byrd’s hallmarks — are found throughout the 5,900-square-foot home. Picture windows and pocketing doors take in leafy views.
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The two-story home was designed by L.A. architect Robert Byrd. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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The house encompasses 5,900 square feet. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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The living room has one of the home’s four fireplaces. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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Dark wood beams are found throughout. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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A curving interior banister in the common area. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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The wet bar. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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Painted brickwork was one of Byrd’s hallmarks. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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A living area has access to the backyard. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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The kitchen was recently renovated. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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Dark lower cabinets and floor, a farmhouse sink and windows that open to the backyard are among kitchen details. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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A Dutch door, fireplace and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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Stained-glass windows curve around a dining area. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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The formal dining room. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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One of the home’s picture windows illuminates the dining room. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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The home’s architect, Robert Byrd, was known for his indoor-outdoor style (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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The master suite. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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A circular shower in the master bathroom. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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Outdoor living space. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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The master bath. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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One of the home’s five bedrooms. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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One of the seven bathrooms. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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Interior view. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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One of the home’s seven bathrooms. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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A guest house has its own kitchen. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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An interior view. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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Three-car garage. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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Outdoor brick patio. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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The swimming pool is rimmed in river rock. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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Backyard view. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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The backyard includes landscaped grounds and a built-in barbecue. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
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The pool includes a waterfall feature. (Marc Angeles / Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography)
Extensively renovated this year, the home has a modernized kitchen, four fireplaces and open-concept living spaces. A rounded wall of stained glass windows surround a dining area. A wet bar sits off the common area.
The master suite has been updated with a free-standing soaking tub and a circular shower. Including the guest house, which has its own kitchen, there are five bedrooms and seven bathrooms.
Outside, landscaped grounds hold a fire pit, a built-in barbecue and a swimming pool rimmed in river rock. Elsewhere is a three-car garage.
Joshua and Matthew Altman of Douglas Elliman hold the listing.
Howard, 65, gained fame in the 1960s for his role as Opie on “The Andy Griffith Show.” By the late 1970s, he made his directorial debut with the comedy “Grand Theft Auto.”
As a filmmaker, Howard has scores of credits and a pair of Academy Awards for his 2001 film “A Beautiful Mind.” His other films include “Apollo 13,” “Cinderella Man”and “Rush.”
