1964 Design Celebration in Royal Oaks

Lucía Torres · 2026-06-04

The year was 1964. Architect William R. Stephenson was taking inspiration from his Taliesin fellowship with Frank Lloyd Wright. He was designing homes that once defined a certain mode of California living. That lifestyle 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. Now on the market and represented by The Agency's William Baker, this property offers an opportunity to own an authentic mid-century home with inherent provenance and remarkable integrity. ### A Home Built for California Living Inside, you'll find four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The generous glazing draws the hillside in, making the landscape feel like part of the home. Living spaces give way to the outdoors in the unhurried way that Southern California architecture, at its best, always intended. The home sits elevated enough for layered views and genuine privacy. Yet it's 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. It's a rare balance—modern convenience wrapped in mid-century soul. ### The Shared Spirit of 1964 During the same year that Stephenson was designing 16045 Royal Mount Drive, a different kind of California icon was born. Californian engineer, artist, boat builder, surfer, and all-around visionary Bruce F. Meyers created the original "Old Red." That was 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. It was a time when design, engineering, and a distinctly optimistic California spirit were shaping a new cultural landscape. Think about it: while Stephenson was perfecting indoor-outdoor flow in Encino, Meyers was out in the desert, crafting fiberglass buggies that would define beach culture for decades. Same year, same state, same restless creativity. ### Architecture Meets Automobiles To celebrate this shared heritage of California design, The Agency's William Baker created "Architecture and Automobiles: 1964 Meets 1964." It was 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. The event brought together two worlds that rarely intersect—mid-century architecture and classic automotive design. But they belong together. Both represent the same optimistic, handcrafted approach to making things that last. ### What Makes This Home Special Here's what you get at 16045 Royal Mount Drive: - A Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired design from a Taliesin fellow - Original integrity preserved over sixty years by one family - Four bedrooms and four bathrooms with hillside views - Thoughtful updates that respect the original architecture - A quiet cul-de-sac location in Royal Oaks - Privacy without sacrificing city access It's not just a house. It's a time capsule of California's best design era. And now, someone new gets to write the next chapter. ### Schedule a Showing To learn more about 16045 Royal Mount Drive or to schedule a showing, contact The Agency's William Baker. This is your chance to own a piece of 1964—the year that gave us both this home and the Meyers Manx. Two icons, one address.