Located in the celebrity-favoured neighbourhood of Toluca Lake, the English country manor-style estate features seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms and approximately 1,000 square metres of living space, complete with a home theatre, wine cellar and extensive entertaining areas.
Ken Corday, whose parents Ted and Betty Corday created the long-running television soap opera, purchased the property at 10343 Valley Spring Lane in 1980 for US$445,000.
More than two decades later, in 2005, he commissioned architect Kevin A. Clark to design the substantial residence that occupies the site today.
The property sits on approximately 0.8 acres (3,237 square metres) of landscaped grounds, with the house featuring soaring beamed ceilings, timber-panelled walls, stone fireplaces and traditional architectural detailing.
Inside, a formal living room includes a dedicated space for a baby grand piano, while a timber-panelled library features its own fireplace.
The kitchen has a large central island and adjoining breakfast area, while the main bedroom suite includes a private balcony overlooking the gardens, a fireplace, dual wardrobes and a bathroom with a freestanding bath.
A lower-level entertainment area incorporates a private screening room, wine cellar and tasting room, alongside a gym and wellness studio.
Outside, the grounds feature a swimming pool and spa, a covered brick entertaining terrace with a fireplace, an outdoor lounge area and a detached guesthouse.
The estate also includes a four-car garage and a lift servicing the home’s levels.
A home with television history
The listing comes as Days of Our Lives celebrates 61 years on television and streaming platforms, having premiered on NBC on 8 November 1965.
The daytime drama became one of America’s longest-running television programs, following the lives of families in the fictional town of Salem.
Following Ted’s death in 1966, Betty continued overseeing the production before Ken eventually took over as executive producer and CEO of Corday Productions.
He has remained closely involved with the series, including its transition from NBC to streaming platform Peacock in 2022.
The Corday family’s connection to Toluca Lake stretches back more than 46 years, with Ken’s original property purchase taking place while the program was still in its early decades.
A Hollywood neighbourhood with star appeal
Toluca Lake has long been popular with actors, producers and entertainment executives because of its proximity to some of Los Angeles’ biggest film and television studios.
Situated in the San Fernando Valley, near Burbank and Universal City, the neighbourhood provides convenient access to Warner Bros. Studios, Walt Disney Studios and Universal Studios.
Its famous former residents include Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Andy Griffith, while Miley Cyrus and Megan Fox have also been associated with the area.
The property is listed with Craig Strong of Compass
Source: TopTenRealEstateDeals.com