17655 Karen Dr Encino CA MLS #23-254684

Tastefully updated South of the Boulevard estate situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in Encino. This tudor style home was built with amazing attention to detail, the intricacies and craftsmanship are unlike anything you will see in contemporary homes. Enter through double doors into a grand foyer with two story ceilings. Directly off of the foyer you have a formal dining room and two sizable rooms, each with a charming fireplace, that can serve as your family/living room. The recently renovated chef’s kitchen features a breakfast room, butlers pantry, additional walk-in pantry and top-of-the-line appliances, including two dishwashers, two drawer refrigerators, a wine fridge and three ovens. A spiraling staircase leads you to the upper floor where there are two ensuite bedrooms with walk-in closets and a spacious master suite which boasts a sitting room with an ornate fireplace, his/her walk-in closets and an opulent master bath that consists of a steam shower, soaking tub, his/her vanities, two water closets and heated floors. The lower level of the home features a large bonus room, ensuite bedroom and game room with stone fireplace, wine cellar and an intricate wood bar with sink, dishwasher and cocktail station. Outside in the expansive secluded backyard you will find a spacious covered patio, summer kitchen, sparkling pool/spa with waterfall features, large grassy yard and a fruit orchard. This property boasts numerous balconies, some of which have peek-a-boo views of the Valley and surrounding mountains. Additional amenities include a laundry room, sauna, elevator, an abundance of storage, high ceilings, fully integrated ELAN smart house, built-in speakers, motorized blinds, Robust security system, fully paid off solar panels, gated driveway and oversized three car garage.