Excellent value in the heart of Encino! This fabulous entertainer’s home welcomes you through a dramatic double-door entry into the spacious living and family rooms, joined by a striking dual-sided tiled fireplace that creates the perfect setting for... both everyday living and entertaining. The beautifully updated cook’s kitchen is truly the heart of the home, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, a butcher block center island, and custom Alder cabinetry that adds warmth and character throughout the space. Adjacent to the kitchen is a versatile bonus room ideal for a formal dining room, office, gym, studio, playroom, or library. French doors from the family room open to a peaceful, low-maintenance pebble-finished backyard complete with a covered patio/deck and an impressive collection of fruit trees, including mulberry, peach, pomegranate, and a unique grafted citrus tree producing lemons, limes, several varieties of oranges, and tangerines. The first floor features polished travertine flooring, while rich engineered wood flooring extends up the staircase and throughout the second level. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite offers a true retreat with a huge walk-in closet and spa-inspired bathroom featuring dual sinks and a large dual-head shower. Two additional bedrooms are bright, spacious, and inviting. Additional amenities include a first-floor guest bath, attached two-car garage with direct access, laundry area with utility sink, central heating and air conditioning, and solar shades in most rooms for added comfort and energy efficiency. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and transportation, this exceptional home offers comfort, style, and functionality in a highly desirable Encino location. Owners are ideally seeking a long-term tenant to call this home. Excellent credit and verifiable income required. Photos were taken during Summer 2021 prior to current tenant occupancy and, while dated, remain generally representative of the property’s current visual condition. MLS# GD26102500 Read More