Circa 1893, the property including the main house and guest house were transported from Hancock Park in Los Angeles, through the Cahuenga Pass, to Encino - a 17-Mile journey in 1912

Circa 1893, the property including the main house and guest house were transported from Hancock Park in Los Angeles, through the Cahuenga Pass, to Encino - a 17-Mile journey in 1912

"BEFORE" View of the rat infested ivy.

"BEFORE" View of the rat infested ivy.

Once covered in ivy and infested with rats, the 70'x40' oval area was transformed with boxwood hedges, gravel paths and a romantic fountain.

Once covered in ivy and infested with rats, the 70'x40' oval area was transformed with boxwood hedges, gravel paths and a romantic fountain.

"BEFORE" View of the ivy island

"BEFORE" View of the ivy island

Four friendly dolphins shoot water at the centre of the fountain, also created by Ron Dayan, where a bronze sculpture of a maiden, flown from Italy once bathed.

Four friendly dolphins shoot water at the centre of the fountain, also created by Ron Dayan, where a bronze sculpture of a maiden, flown from Italy once bathed.

"BEFORE" - Circa 1893 Colonial mansion, built in Los Angeles and transported to Encino in 1912

"BEFORE" - Circa 1893 Colonial mansion, built in Los Angeles and transported to Encino in 1912

A pediment reminiscent of a courthouse, convinced the Motown star to engage Ron Dayan to transform the Circa 1893 house and and landscaping

A pediment reminiscent of a courthouse, convinced the Motown star to engage Ron Dayan to transform the Circa 1893 house and and landscaping

A white house with green shutters and a porch, surrounded by lush green plants and trees, with a brick pathway leading to the house.

A white house with green shutters and a porch, surrounded by lush green plants and trees, with a brick pathway leading to the house.

Covered porch with white columns, white wooden rocking chairs, a swing, a coffee table, floral cushions, and surrounded by a lush green garden with trees and flowering bushes.

Covered porch with white columns, white wooden rocking chairs, a swing, a coffee table, floral cushions, and surrounded by a lush green garden with trees and flowering bushes.

Once a dry creek was transformed by Ron Dayan to a stream with large boulders set atop, crossed via a cozy wooden bridge; the perfect sound when the Motown celebrity practices his putting

Once a dry creek was transformed by Ron Dayan to a stream with large boulders set atop, crossed via a cozy wooden bridge; the perfect sound when the Motown celebrity practices his putting

Bright foyer with dark hardwood floors, white walls, and a staircase with white railings and dark wooden handrail. There are large windows, potted plants, a round wooden table with a floral arrangement, a gold-framed mirror, and a chandelier hanging

Bright foyer with dark hardwood floors, white walls, and a staircase with white railings and dark wooden handrail. There are large windows, potted plants, a round wooden table with a floral arrangement, a gold-framed mirror, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

Interior of a house hallway with a black and white zebra print carpet, a staircase with white and dark wood railing, a large arched window, and an open doorway leading to a living room with yellow walls and large windows.

Interior of a house hallway with a black and white zebra print carpet, a staircase with white and dark wood railing, a large arched window, and an open doorway leading to a living room with yellow walls and large windows.

Elegant dining room with a chandelier, wooden table, blue cushioned chairs, large window, and decorative items.

Elegant dining room with a chandelier, wooden table, blue cushioned chairs, large window, and decorative items.

Luxurious bathroom with black and white checkered marble floor, black vanity with gold accents, ornate mirror, marble textured walls, white floral chandelier, potted plant, and white louvered door.

Luxurious bathroom with black and white checkered marble floor, black vanity with gold accents, ornate mirror, marble textured walls, white floral chandelier, potted plant, and white louvered door.

What's a Motown star without a wardrobe of golf attire? Complete with turf-like floor and fabric wall upholstery depicting golf clubs

What's a Motown star without a wardrobe of golf attire? Complete with turf-like floor and fabric wall upholstery depicting golf clubs