Description

Set behind gates on over ½ an acre of park-like landscaped grounds in prestigious Rancho Estates, this expansive custom built English Tudor combines quality craftsmanship with designer details. Hand-distressed solid walnut wood floors, French doors, leaded glass windows, numerous fireplaces, coffered, trestle, & beamed ceilings combine to enhance this upscale sophisticated residence. Grand scale common rooms include a formal living room featuring a fireplace with quarter sawn oak mantle, family room with diamond paned leaded glass windows, library with vaulted ceilings, furniture-grade built-ins & delft-tile fireplace. A formal dining room with skylight & elegant-cut crystal chandelier awaits your entertaining, while a gourmet center island kitchen is a chef’s dream with custom made quarter sawn white oak cabinets, Walker Zanger limestone walls, center island with prep sink, built-in lighted China cabinet, double farmhouse sink, breakfast area, oversized walk-in pantry and high-end appliances by Subzero & Wolf including a 6-burner range-top with Grill & pot filler, double ovens & dishwashers and a warming drawer. The impressive primary retreat behind double doors features beamed ceilings, built-ins, fireplace, a large professional organized cedar lined walk-in closet with island, and a luxurious spa-quality bath with two separate vanities, brass fixtures, limestone walls, granite countertops, heated towel rack, separate two-person walk-in steam shower, custom soaking tub with a Champagne bubble system, stained glass & leaded windows and a privacy water closet with sink complete this suite. The forest-like grounds include grassy areas, countless trees including oaks and sycamores. Extensive use of used brick featuring multiple patios, lined pathways with 2 separate entertaining areas, one with counter seating, and a sparkling pool and spa. Additional highlights include good-sized secondary bedrooms, one with a balcony, furniture grade built-ins, a powder room with bronze sink & onyx countertop, a large laundry room with sink & storage, security camera system and an Encino Charter Elementary SD location*.