This 1955 William Mellenthin Ranch offers luxury hotel-like living with incredible privacy, tranquility, and serenity on a lovely landscaped lot in a quiet cul-de-sac setting. Highlighted by a paradise-inspired backyard featuring a sensational covered loggia that is fully enclosable for an additional +/- 200 square feet of year-round living space, opens dramatically to the home’s villa-like grounds and pool. No expense was spared on landscaping completed by Rolling Greens Home & Garden, with custom lighting illuminating the grounds at night. A magnificent brick covered front porch features room for a bench, ideal for watching sunsets and sets the tone for what is to come. On one side of the home are two bedrooms, one of which is a spacious retreat with a walk-in closet and French doors leading to the loggia and the other a great sized bedroom (currently set up as an office) with exposed beams and plantation shutters. The main hall bath is luxurious and beautifully appointed with wainscoting, hexagon tile floors, custom vanity w dual sinks, lovely built ins, fixtures and custom lighting. The home also features an architectural digest quality den with pocket doors that can be used as a 4th guest bedroom as well as a 3rd bedroom with sharp ¾ bath directly off of the kitchen. Your gourmet kitchen features beautiful cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, custom backsplash, under counter lighting and vast amounts of storage in the adjacent flex space with bar, under counter laundry, and more. In the incredible great room, you’ll find high open beam ceilings, fireplace w custom built-ins, a wonderful sitting area and fantastic formal dining experience all flowing through French doors to the loggia. And, one cannot help but feel transported to a dreamy tropical paradise with views of the home’s custom swimmer’s pool, mature trees, and manicured landscaping upon which chaise lounges complete the spa-like feel of the resort-like backyard. A spacious two car garage has storage and can be used as such or transformed into a home based gym. Superbly upgraded for modern living with an abundance of original Mellenthin features including the iconic back-to-back brick fireplaces, richly detailed wood molding, exposed beams, oak hardwood floors, and of course, signature glass block kitchen windows designed for ample natural light all locking in timeless character and charm. This is one home you will never want to leave!
Alan Taylor is one of the highest producing real estate agents in the San Fernando Valley and among the top 1% of all producing agents nationwide. Born and raised and one of 4 generations having lived in the Valley, few know the characteristics of its many diverse neighborhoods as well as Alan, making him the perfect realtor for buyers and sellers alike. As executive director of the trust and probate division, Alan skillfully and thoughtfully navigates trustees, executors, administrators, fiduciaries and conservators through the complicated process of selling real property through trust, probate and conservatorship. Many of Alan’s clients say that his patience, communication skills, business acumen and good sense of humor all help make what can be a challenging process a smooth and enjoyable one.
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