The year was 1964. Architect William R. Stephenson was taking inspiration from his Taliesin fellowship with Frank Lloyd Wright and designing homes that once defined a certain mode of California living, which has since become nearly impossible to find in original condition. Enter 16045 Royal Mount Drive. Set on a quiet cul-de-sac in Encino’s Royal Oaks, the home has been stewarded by its original family for more than sixty years.

Mid-century modern real estate property with stone exterior and vintage Meyers Manx dune buggie

Now on the market and represented by The Agency’s William Baker, the home offers an opportunity to own an authentic mid-century home with inherent provenance and remarkable integrity.

Framed mid-century modern house blueprint on easel display.

Mid-century modern mailbox and desert landscaping at a luxury residential property.

Inside, find four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Generous glazing that draws the hillside in. Living spaces that give way to the outdoors in the unhurried way that Southern California architecture, at its best, always intended.

Elevated enough for layered views and genuine privacy; close enough to the city that none of that has to be sacrificed. Updates were introduced carefully, for comfort and longevity, without compromising the original architectural intent.

Vintage Meyers Manx dune buggies in a mid-century modern home driveway.

During the same year that Stephenson was designing 16045 Royal Mount Drive, Californian engineer, artist, boat builder, surfer, and all-around visionary Bruce F. Meyers had created the original “Old Red,” the first Meyers Manx dune buggy. What began as a handcrafted idea quickly became a global icon of freedom, sunshine, and West Coast creativity. Both the Meyers Manx and this storied residence share the same origin year—1964—a time when design, engineering, and a distinctly optimistic California spirit were shaping a new cultural landscape.

Vintage Meyers Manx dune buggy driven by a couple in a suburban neighborhood.

Vintage Meyers Manx dune buggy driving past a mid-century ranch house

To celebrate this shared heritage of California design, The Agency’s William Baker created Architecture and Automobiles: 1964 Meets 1964, a custom broker event at 16045 Royal Mount Drive, honoring the landmark year for culture and design.

Meyers Manx joined the event, offering vehicles for test drives throughout the day. Guests enjoyed an exclusive showing of the home, cocktails, conversation, and a decidedly retro-chic evening.

To learn more about 16045 Royal Mount Drive or to schedule a showing, contact The Agency’s William Baker.

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