This Secluded Concrete Fortress Near L.A. Could Be Yours for $2M
Perched in the Tehachapi Mountains, the 80-acre compound boasts dramatic views and celebrity ties.
Perched in the Tehachapi Mountains, the 80-acre compound boasts dramatic views and celebrity ties.
The sprawling estate of the late Slash Records founder, Bob Biggs, is now seeking a new buyer. Sited in the Tehachapi Mountains, about two hours outside of L.A., the property is nestled at the base of Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park, and it offers 360-degree views of the surrounding desert.
Tucked away in the Tehachapi Mountains is the former home of Bob Biggs, the late founder of the indie-punk label Slash Records. The compound, which was built in 2003, sits on 80 acres and includes a main residence, a professional artist’s studio, and a stable.
Photo by Collin Blaney for Sotheby’s International Realty
Santa Monica–based architect Carl Day, AIA, designed the fortress-like home as a private, self-contained retreat. Today, it’s equipped for off-grid living with solar panels, a water well, and large concrete walls with custom metal shutters for fire protection.
Photo by Collin Blaney for Sotheby’s International Realty
Biggs, who died in 2020 at age 74, built the compound when he moved to the area in the early 2000s. The "modern-day concrete fortress" includes a 4,000-square-foot main residence, a 2,600-square-foot artist’s studio, and a six-stall horse barn. Completed in 2003, the project was designed and constructed by local architect Carl Day, AIA.
A large atrium serves as the main entry to the 4,000-square-foot residence. Here, natural light illuminates the striking medley of materials, including wood, stone, glass, and cement.
Photo by Collin Blaney for Sotheby’s International Realty
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