Steven Spielberg and his wife Kate Capshaw purchased a Los Angeles horse ranch in 1999 for $5.75 million through their corporate entity Texas Tart. After abandoning plans to transform the property into a massive riding facility due to neighbor opposition, they are now listing it for sale nearly three decades later at a significantly higher price of $29.9 million. The ranch, known as Dogwood, spans 2.8 acres and features seven bedrooms, 9.5 bathrooms, and extensive equestrian amenities. Despite the planned renovations never being completed, the property has been updated to include luxurious living spaces and facilities for horses and guests.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-11,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
In 1999, filmmaker
Steven Spielberg and his wife, Kate Capshaw, purchased a sprawling ranch in Los Angeles through their corporate entity, Texas Tart, for $5.75 million.
asserted
Spielberg → purchase → million
Now, according to a report by Realtor.com, the couple has listed the property for nearly $30 million, decades after abandoning controversial plans to transform it with an enormous five-story riding facility.
uncertain
couple → accord → facility
At the time, the Hollywood mogul, 79 and actress, 72, unveiled ambitious plans to dramatically overhaul the estate with a 27,000-square-foot, five-story riding facility featuring a domed roof and underground horse stables.
asserted
mogul → unveil → roof
The 'Jaws' director also reportedly envisioned more than $7 million worth of renovations, along with plans to construct a 2,400-square-foot guesthouse and a three-story guardhouse.
uncertain
director → envision → guesthouse
However, the proposed transformation sparked a fierce backlash from their neighbours, who objected to the scale of the project.
asserted
who → propose → project
Although the Oscar-winning director reportedly planned to present revised ideas to his neighbours, the elaborate project ultimately never came to fruition.
uncertain
project → win → fruition
However, he did get a chance to update the estate into the magnificent abode it is today.
asserted
it → get → abode
The property has remained a part of Spielberg and Capshaw's extensive real estate portfolio for nearly three decades.
asserted
property → remain → decades
Now, the couple is finally ready to part ways with the equestrian retreat, listing it for $29.9 million with Sandro Dazzan of The Agency.
asserted
couple → part → Agency
Known as Dogwood, the seven-bedroom, 9.5-bathroom estate sits on 2.8 acres in the ultra-private Sullivan Canyon and offers an impressive array of equestrian amenities alongside its luxurious living spaces.
asserted
estate → know → spaces
Spanning two parcels, the property combines a sophisticated country-inspired aesthetic with extensive facilities designed for horses, entertaining and guests.
asserted
property → span → horses
Inside the main residence, rich walnut floors and wood-covered ceilings create a warm atmosphere, while expansive windows bring in plenty of natural light.
asserted
windows → cover → light
The spacious living room offers multiple seating areas anchored by dual fireplaces, creating an inviting space for relaxing and entertaining.
asserted
room → offer → relaxing
The chef's kitchen features extensive wood cabinetry, an oversized centre island, high-end appliances and an eat-in dining nook.
asserted
kitchen → feature → cabinetry
"The chef's kitchen with eat-in dining nook and wood-burning fireplace connects to a cosy family room and IPE-clad terrace overlooking a tranquil reflection pond," the listing notes.
asserted
listing → eat → pond
Upstairs, the primary suite offers a peaceful retreat complete with a wood-burning fireplace and access to a private covered terrace.
asserted
suite → offer → terrace
The outdoor space boasts yet another fireplace along with sweeping city and canyon views, according to the listing.
uncertain
space → boast → listing
Elsewhere inside the home is a media room that can double as a game room, as well as a wine cellar.
asserted
that → double → room
Across from the main entertaining spaces sits a six-stall barn complete with an executive office, staff quarters, three grooming stations, a feed kitchen and storage.
asserted
barn → sit → office
The equestrian facility is topped off by a sprawling 20,000-square-foot riding arena with an observation deck and mirrored wall, which the listing notes is suitable for both dressage and jumping.
asserted
listing → top → dressage
The estate's lower parcel expands the compound even further with a stylish one-bedroom guesthouse equipped with its own kitchen, rooftop deck, and basement office and storage spaces.
asserted
parcel → expand → kitchen
Both parcels are supported by a security command post and generators, further adding to the property's private compound-like feel.
asserted
parcels → support → feel
Outside, the ranch is surrounded by lush landscaping, while a tranquil reflection pond adds to its secluded, countryside atmosphere, despite the estate's location in the heart of Los Angeles.
asserted
pond → surround → Angeles
"Nestled in the ultra-private Sullivan Canyon, Dogwood is Los Angeles' premier equestrian ranch - a rare masterpiece designed by renowned architect Michael Kovac with interiors by Michael Smith and landscape design by Christine London," the listing states.
asserted
listing → nestle → London
