914 CHANTILLY RD LOS ANGELES CA 90077 MLS #22-147769

Tucked away with total privacy in desirable Lower Bel-Air on leafy Chantilly Road, this casually elegant home with its quintessential New England-style is sited behind gates on an unusually expansive, wooded lot.Originally designed by beloved architect Gerard Colcord in 1952 with interiors by Mary McDonald, this true home has been remodeled with refined taste and an open feeling, bathed in natural light in every corner beginning with its welcoming formal foyer.Warmed by wood floors and many period details throughout, the floorplan lives like today with its easy entertaining flow, the living room, family room, kitchen and breakfast area all orienting graciously to one another and opening to the glorious backyard. The chef’s kitchen is done beautifully in crisp subway tile with windows to bring in the light and garden. It features custom cabinetry with multiple built-ins, high-end stainless steel appliances, a big farmhouse sink, a large pantry and a casual eating area.The formal dining room, with its De Gournay hand-painted wallpaper and picture windows, takes in serene views of the front garden courtyard. There’s an adjacent laundry room and direct access to the garage, complete with custom built-ins. Also, off the entry, there is a powder bath.There are four spacious bedroom suites each with their own baths. Two family bedrooms are together on the first floor, one even has a fireplace. Upstairs, the large primary bedroom and sitting area takes in lush vistas of the backyard. The sumptuous primary bath features dual marble vanities, a spa tub, an oversized shower and a large walk-in closet. Across the hall from the primary suite is an additional sunny space, perfect as a nursery or home office. There’s also a fourth suite upstairs with its own private entrance from the yard, ideal for guests.The backyard is very special, beautifully-landscaped and mostly flat featuring a large brick patio, wide grassy expanses and a sparkling pool with trickling fountains. There is also a built-in BBQ and sited above the yard up meandering steps, there’s the perfect escapea "tree-house", complete with electricity and air conditioning, perfect for getting away from it all.Features include audio and security systems as well as central air and heat. Well-Regarded Warner Avenue and Roscomare Road Elementary School Districts.