Marcella Tyler Ketelhut
Marcella Tyler Ketelhut is a broker, land use attorney, and trusted advisor whose career has been devoted to helping people make thoughtful decisions about land, architecture, and home. With more than three decades of experience spanning law, real estate, land use planning, and nonprofit leadership, she brings an uncommon level of strategic insight, discretion, and personal attention to every client relationship.
As Founder and Director of Estate Atelier, Marcella specializes in luxury residences, architecturally significant and historic homes, new construction, corporate relocation, and legacy properties throughout Southern California. Her work extends across Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Toluca Lake, Pasadena, Los Feliz, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Sherman Oaks, and the communities of the 101 Corridor. Rather than operating as a high-volume sales team, Marcella personally oversees every transaction, ensuring each client receives sophisticated guidance, meticulous preparation, and skilled negotiation from beginning to end.
Her distinctive perspective is shaped by the intersection of law, planning, architecture, and design. As a land use attorney and Chair of the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission, she understands not only how homes are bought and sold, but also how communities evolve, neighborhoods are preserved, and property value is created over time. Working alongside a carefully curated network of architects, interior designers, landscape architects, builders, preservation specialists, and relocation professionals, she helps clients recognize both the immediate and long-term potential of every property.
Marcella's passion for place extends well beyond real estate. She is the owner of Puerta del Cielo Vineyards and Los Robles Hills Winery, writes about architecture and real estate for the Tolucan Times, and has long been an advocate for preserving Southern California's architectural heritage. She designs native, medicinal, and edible gardens that transform outdoor spaces into beautiful and functional extensions of the home, and she enjoys restoring and building classic automobiles—a reflection of her appreciation for craftsmanship, history, and timeless design. Deeply committed to the communities she serves, Marcella donates a portion of every transaction to local animal rescue organizations, preservation efforts, and environmental conservation causes.
Her philosophy is simple: exceptional real estate is never just about buying or selling property. It is about stewardship, legacy, and creating places where life is well lived.
For clients seeking a more thoughtful, highly personalized approach—one grounded in expertise, integrity, and a genuine understanding of Southern California's architectural and cultural landscape—Marcella offers an experience that is as distinctive as the homes she represents.
