Unrivaled ROYAL OAKS! This expansive and gated estate privately rests on over one acre of bucolic land and sits beautifully in prime Encino. Set on a sprawling lot, the first thing you will notice about this property is its grandeur. Beyond its curb appeal created by street to street driveways and an elevated formal entry, it sits beautifully above street level with a majestic feel.
This is your new sanctuary, offering unparalleled privacy and elegance, perfect for those seeking an upscale lifestyle. The approach is formal and yet perfect for your everyday living. This grand home boasts primarily a single story floorplan. Fully rebuilt in 2006, the list of upgrades and amenities offer all of the features you desire. Move in and don’t lift a finger - you can operate all the functions of the home from the automated system accessible throughout the home. Four separate air conditioning units and a total house generator system allow unique customization for optimal living and uninterrupted environment control.
A TRUE gourmet cook’s kitchen, complete with kitchen center island, prep sink, and Viking stainless steel appliances are featured here, including a Viking Professional stove. With high-end custom details, the kitchen boasts every feature you could possibly want, including double ovens, warming drawers, and two refrigerators. Maintain the clean, minimal look, thanks to the generous storage opportunities throughout the kitchen, including a walk-in pantry. Prepare your meals while looking out the kitchen windows on to mature, lush landscaping.
Across from the kitchen, the formal dining room is large enough to entertain even your largest family dinners. The oversized living rooms all offer views of the serene backyard. The exquisite finishes and open floor plan blend indoor / outdoor living with ease. Enjoy views of greenery everywhere you look. Six bedrooms, an office and 6 bathrooms situated in a unique layout will allow the ultimate in privacy. Vaulted ceilings and grand doors between spaces create a sophisticated environment, yet it is still cozy enough to find your favorite spaces. The owner thought of everything for true quality of living - generous storage exactly where you need it, along with high-end materials like imported marbles and stones, meticulous woodworking, and above all, a massive amount of privacy while still offering lush views of the grounds from every room.
The lavish primary suite boasts soaring ceilings, its own fireplace and a hotel-like primary bath with a soaking jacuzzi tub, oversized steam shower, two vanities and two separate custom closets. The sitting area in the primary even has its own wet bar, so you don’t have to go far for the basics. Adjacent to the primary suite is an office that can be accessed from the hallway or from inside the primary bedroom.
Below the main living space, you will find an additional permitted large space, currently configured as a gym with a bathroom and full sauna. You can access the 3-car garage from this level as well as the yard. This level could easily be transformed into a large office, playroom, theater, or even a recording studio. With direct, private access to the exterior, this space could also be transformed into guest quarters. It is truly large enough to have its own functions beyond the main home. Generous storage opportunities also exist on this level to enhance its functionality even further.
Meander into the garden and enjoy a sparkling swimmer’s pool with natural-design rock waterfall and multiple areas for dining and entertaining. For the sports enthusiasts, up a few steps from the pool is a lighted sports court perfect for basketball or pickleball in your own backyard! The property continues beyond the yard to an additional upslope area with majestic trees, creating supreme privacy for your outdoor entertaining spaces.
Your possibilities of customizing this Encino estate are endless. This is more than just a home; it’s a lifestyle. Renovate or rebuild and enjoy living in the undisputed best part of the valley, surrounded by multi-million dollar estates. Royal Oaks is the crown jewel of the valley — an elite neighborhood moments away from the 405, canyons to the westside, Sepulveda, Ventura Boulevard, and coveted Lanai Road Elementary School.