A charming, historic house with a rock ‘n’ roll pedigree has hit the market for $22.5 million in Santa Monica, CA.

Known as the Witbeck House, the delightful domicile dates back to 1917. That’s when businessman Charles Witbeck decided to commission a two-story, shingle house that looked more at home on the East Coast than in California.

Arts and Crafts architects Greene and Greene took on the task, creating three structures on the property: a main house, two-bedroom guesthouse, and two-story A-frame.

Brothers Charles and Henry Greene were known for creating “ultimate bungalows,” including several landmark houses and buildings in Southern California—but no others in Santa Monica.

‘Somebody’s Baby’

Over the years, the the Witbeck House has had several different owners, including musician Jackson Browne and actress Darryl Hannah.

In fact, that A-frame structure was once a music studio for Browne.

The chart-topping artist is known for such hits as “Stay,” “Running on Empty,” and  “Somebody’s Baby,” which was used in the film “Fast Times at Ridgemont High.”

Refined renovation

The current owners purchased the property in 1995 and haven’t made any structural changes. They did renovate a bit to give the place a light and bright English Cottage aesthetic, true to the home’s original style.

The main house has five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The primary bedroom has a new bathroom, and the kitchen is updated.

Much of the home’s wood exterior is original and maintains the style Greene and Greene created more than a century ago.

The half-acre compound is set on a flat lot, which has a pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, and a court for pickleball and paddle tennis.

The property’s lush gardens have been enhanced over time. Mature hedges and trees offer privacy around the home, which is about a block from the beach.

The listing agent is Justin Alexander, with Compass.

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