The disciplines of living and eating well are in perfect harmony at this $4,222,222 Venice, CA, home. It’s a thriving ecosystem created by actress, author, and wellness expert Rainbeau Mars.

The renowned herbalist rose to fame as a Hollywood health and fitness instructor. She has partnered with Adidas on clothing lines and with Lionsgate on yoga videos.

Mars says her 2017 build, at 2450 Glencoe Avenue, “is the ultimate luxury escape without compromise, offering the tranquility of a beachside retreat and the excitement of a thriving communal neighborhood.”

The four-bedroom, five-bathroom home sprawls across 3,230 square feet.

From food forest to table

In recent years, Glencoe Avenue has become a notable “food forest”—evidence of a delightful trend in which residential lawns in busy towns and cities are traded for fruit and vegetable gardens. And Mars has created an especially bountiful one, situated around a sleek architecturally striking home. The garden is beautifully landscaped, bursting with berries, squash, carrots, and kale, among other tempting bounty.

 

“This is not just a home but a lifestyle, a sanctuary, and a testament to the harmonious blend of design, nature, and community,” Mars explains.

She commissioned experts to seamlessly integrate an edible garden and an eco-friendly retreat. Mao Shing Ni, a leading feng shui consultant, worked with Mars to create a stylish, clean, light-filled floor plan that showcases nature.

Zen retreat, inside and out

“It is a stunning, modern treasure,” says co-listing agent Leslie Rae Bega, of The Agency. “One of the five bedrooms has been reimagined into a beautiful, professionally designed recording studio. This is an incredibly rare property located on one of the most unique streets in the heart of prime Venice, California.”

It’s a tranquil fusion of modern design and natural earth elements engulfed by a garden sanctuary, she says, adding that it’s “perfect for any buyer seeking both creative space and investment opportunity.”

The home is set behind a gated front yard, brimming with Mars’ extraordinary collection of fruits, vegetables, edible flowers, rare plants, trees—and the butterflies and hummingbirds that flock to it.

The living room features a vaulted ceiling and wide-planked hardwood floors. And the adjacent chef’s kitchen is well equipped with premium finishes and appliances—a custom dehydrator, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and a large center island with seating.

The primary suite is a serene, airy retreat with a spa-inspired bathroom that has a soaking tub, dual vanities, and a walk-in shower. The additional bedrooms all have en suite bathrooms.

The home also offers a professionally designed recording studio that has been graced by the top talents in the industry, the listing notes.

Step into the backyard, and you’ll find a custom-built composting system, honeybee and butterfly sanctuaries, and a peaceful sitting area. There is a two-car garage, accessible from a fruit-tree-lined alley, and could easily double as a private gym or studio.

This home “offers an immersive experience and a remarkable sanctuary in the heart of prime Venice California,” says the home’s co-listing agent, Tomer Fridman, of the Fridman Group at Compass.

Just steps away are some of the country’s most beloved beaches, a trendy culinary scene, vibrant art galleries, and charming boutiques. It is also near Venice’s The Learning Garden, an educational organization that has done transformative work within the community 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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