.7 Acre Gated Cape Cod Estate with Amazing Park-Like Grounds
Beautifully situated in a prime Encino location, this sprawling gated Cape Cod estate encompasses almost 7/10 flat acre (100 x 300) of magnificent park-like grounds with walled privacy. There are specimen trees, a swimmers pool and spa and basketball/sports court. This amazing estate that has been in the family for three generations was rebuilt from the ground up in 2000, designed by noted architect, Douglas W. Burdge, AIA. A charming covered front porch welcomes you. Enter to a dramatic circular foyer with turret, opening to the incredible spacious great room with a spectacular floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace and volume ceilings that are two stories high with wood beams. There are gleaming hardwood floors that flow to the adjacent wonderful light-filled kitchen with vaulted beamed ceilings, skylights, double Dacor ovens, DCS gas range with grill, Sub Zero French door refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, microwave and wine fridge. There is also a walk-in pantry and sunny eating area. One bedroom wing includes the master suite plus two additional bedrooms, featuring vaulted ceilings with a Jack and Jill bathroom. The master suite boasts vaulted beamed ceilings, a stone fireplace, a full wall of bookcases, plus a walk-in closet. The marble master bathroom has a steam shower, separate soaking tub and dual vanities. Another wing of the house has an office/study with bookcases and an adjacent 3/4 bathroom, plus a maid's/guest bedroom with bathroom. Upstairs is a separate en-suite bedroom, which could be a game room. French doors and large picture windows combine the indoors and outdoors as one, with the lush verdant lawns and bouquet canyon stone decking that surround the home. The stone-edged pebble tech pool and spa has an electric cover, and there's a charming covered patio with built-in barbecue. 3 Zone HVAC units, central vacuum, phone system, and security system, plus ample space to park an RV or boat. Located in the highly coveted Hesby Oaks K-8 School district.
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