Kenny G’s Onetime Studio City Home Is Newly Revamped and Available Now

You might not have been able to afford Kenny G’s former waterfront estate near Seattle when it blew onto the market last year for a whopping $85 million, complete with a dock that can accommodate a seaplane and 150-foot yacht. But now’s your chance to tune into the Grammy-winning jazz musician’s breezy erstwhile Studio City house, in the foothills near Coldwater Canyon; and it’s available at a decidedly more reasonable asking price.

Described in the listing as a “seamless blend of style, modern sophistication with traditional comfort,” current owners Richard Whobrey and John Tannerare are looking to hand over the keys for a mere $7.5 million. They paid roughly $2.8 million for the property back in early 2021, then undertook an extensive remodel and modernization of the place.

Originally built and designed in 1989 by architect Kevin Clark, the wood-sided structure rests behind walls and a lengthy gated driveway, on a half-acre hillside parcel of land within the Longridge Estates neighborhood. A charming Dutch-style front door opens into the open-concept interiors, which feature five bedrooms and six baths in a little more than 5,600 square feet of two-level living space boasting rustic hardwood floors, whitewashed wood-beam ceilings and numerous French doors spilling out to the backyard, which offers sweeping city lights and canyon views.

Main-level highlights include a spacious living room displaying a fireplace and collapsible doors flowing out to a terrace. A sky-lit and wallpapered dining room connects to the gourmet kitchen, which is outfitted with Carrara marble countertops, a pair of powder blue islands, and top-tier Miele, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, while the upstairs master retreat has a fireside sitting area, private balcony, and luxe bath equipped with dual vanities, a soaking tub, steam shower and sauna.

Elsewhere is a gym and cozy bookshelf-clad library adorned with a fireplace; and outdoors, the landscaped grounds are surrounded by lush foliage, and host a lap pool and spa flanked by a wood-clad sundeck, as well as a grassy patch of lawn, built-in barbecue, and plenty of spots ideal for al fresco lounging and entertaining. Adding extra appeal: a detached two-car garage topped by a guest apartment that once served as Kenny G’s recording studio.

The listing is held by Blair Chang of The Agency.