Districted into the highly-desired Kenter Elementary...Paul Revere Middle School...Palisades High School Track, this truly welcoming home, lovingly cared-for by its longtime owners, is located in the very heart of popular Brentwood on a private, expansive, unusually flat lot. Reimagined and expanded by noted Los Angeles architect Howard Laks, this four bedroom, four bath Traditional has been recently renovated with a contemporary flair and new design splashes, masterfully executed adhering to the highest design and build standards using the area's top designers and contractors. There are beautiful finishes and fixtures throughout highlighted by new decorator touches . The formal entry hall opens to today's "great room" with its gleaming wood floors, built-in cabinetry and large fireplace. Host memorable gatherings, small or large, in the adjacent and spacious formal dining area overlooking and opening out to the resort-like backyard. Curl up with a good book or your favorite TV show in the cozy den while taking in peaceful garden vistas. Any gourmet chef will love the splendid, well-designed kitchen featuring top-drawer, stainless-steel appliances and custom cabinets and built-ins. Keep the chef company at the kitchen bar or in the sunny breakfast area which also opens to the backyard. It's the perfect spot for enjoying casual, everyday meals. Downstairs there are three lovely family bedrooms, one orienting to the backyard and two with built-in window benches looking out to views of the front landscape. Two baths and a convenient laundry room complete the first floor. Up a light infused staircase to the second floor, the enormous primary bedroom retreat is nothing short of fabulous. With its tall, vaulted ceiling, romantic fireplace, enormous closet space and sunlit gym area, this space is a true sanctuary. Relax on the private upper patio taking in glorious sunset vistas and views of the backyard after luxuriating in your spa-like primary bath with its big soaking tub, dual vanities, separate glass-enclosed shower and custom vanity area. There's also a second primary bath with a second soaking tub and a large steam shower. Another very special and flexible feature of your primary suite is its beautifully-appointed home office, easily convertible to a nursery for newer parents wanting to keep a younger child's room adjacent to the primary. Enjoy the Southern California lifestyle effortlessly in your big backyard, artfully designed for alfresco entertaining under the sun and stars. Maturely wooded landscaping provides the utmost in privacy. With plenty of space for lounging, there's a fantastic open patio, a built-in BBQ, a dining pavilion, a grassy area for kids to romp around upon and a sparkling pool and spa set in stone. The driveway leading to the two-car garage is gated from the street; it also provides ample space for tricycle riding and a basketball hoop. There's also additional off-street parking. All this in very close proximity to the vibrant Brentwood villages, host to popular restaurants and world-class shopping. The highly-rated Kenter Canyon Elementary is just a short way up the road.
