1800 Melhill Way

The Old Ranch Road Residential Area is a mid-20th century residential subdivision located north of Sunset Boulevard in the Sullivan Canyon area of Pacific Palisades. The Area contains 49 parcels. It is bounded by Sunset Boulevard to the south and includes those properties situated along both sides of Old Ranch Road, from Sunset Boulevard to the northern terminus of the street. The Area also includes those parcels oriented around Melhill Way, a small cul-de-sac extending east from Old Ranch Road. The Area occupies a gently sloping site at the base of the Brentwood foothills. Old Ranch Road and Melhill Way both maintain a curvilinear street pattern which follows the natural contours of the terrain. Lots throughout the Area are generously sized, the parcels oriented around Melhill Way Development in the Area is exclusively residential, containing one- story single-family houses with attached garages. Like the adjacent Riviera Ranch development, the Old Ranch Road Area was designed for equestrian use and many properties feature detached horse stables and corrals. Lots extend to the street and there are no sidewalks, although many properties have bridle paths at the street which run parallel to Old Ranch Road. Original residences were constructed primarily in the 1950s and were designed in the California Ranch style. Features include low, horizontal massing, staggered orientations, rambling plans with attached garages, wood shake roofs, wood board-and-batten and adobe brick exteriors, and wood windows and doors. Today, these early residences share the block with more recent construction. Area features include curvilinear streets which follow the site's natural contours, bridle paths, intermittent curbs, horse corrals and stables, wood split-rail fences, the absence of sidewalks and streetlights, and lush landscaping with many mature sycamore trees.