SOLD 10/18/13. Nestled within the idyllic tree lined streets of Toluca Lake, this two-story home merges the quaint charm of New England with the lavish luxury of Los Angeles. Within walking distance from the Lakeside Golf Club, the exquisitely detailed 4700 sq. ft. 5 bedroom and 5.5 bath home with separate downstairs office and additional living room upstairs, is absolutely ideal for living and entertaining. A full color Bluestone path leads through a green manicured lawn to the front entry. The living room features an abundance of natural light and a Caret Marble fireplace. Through the archway is the formal dining room with coffered ceiling and built-in speaker system.   Graceful hosting is simple with the butler area adjacent to the dining room and leading into the gourmet kitchen.  The kitchen features full Viking appliances, custom cabinetry, Carrara Mosaic stone, and a custom climate-control wine cellar. Beyond the 9’ by 6’ Calcutta Gold Marble kitchen-island is the intimate breakfast nook lit by a picture window overlooking the mature Avocado trees and evergreens of the backyard.

The 7” hardwood planks of the kitchen give way to an inclusive formal entertainment room with coffered ceiling, custom trim, marble fireplace, and built-in media centers.  The house effortlessly joins indoor and outdoor festivities as the folding glass wall opens onto the poolside verandah with built-in speakers.  Enjoy the seclusion of the lush backyard with a sea salt pool and Jacuzzi.

The guest bedroom has en suite full bathroom that joins the window-lit office with built-in bookshelves.   The adjacent Powder Room features wall to wall mirror and is glamorously lit with sconce lighting fixtures. A skylight illuminates the staircase as it leads into an open living room with built-in media unit and speakers. The three bedrooms all feature Ann Saks tile shower and tub, closets opening with double entry doors, radiant natural light, crown molding and custom trim.  Enjoy the convenience of a full laundry room with sink, side-by-side laundry and built in storage above.

Double entry doors open to the master bedroom.  Surrounded by windows and full of natural light, the room features a fireplace and glass French doors that open onto a private balcony overlooking the backyard.  Beside the bath is ample closet space including separate walk-in.  There is ample closet space with separate walk-in and custom shelving system.    An opulent master bathroom features a marble shower with bench and separate soaking tub beneath bay windows that display the hills of Universal City.

Visit this home today to truly experience the serenity of its carefully crafted luxury!