5340 Encino AVE Encino, CA 91316

Privately gated single story pool home located in the highly desirable Amestoy Estates neighborhood of Encino on the market for the first time in over 50 years! Great opportunity for investors to renovate/build new or for an end-user to customize. Located on a 22k flat lot, this sprawling ranch home boasts extremely private front hedging, automatic security gate, long front driveway that leads to the 3-car garage with direct access, and massive front lawn with mature trees. A meandering brick pathway leads to the covered front porch with double door entry and leaded glass windows. Step inside to find a formal foyer which leads directly to the large central family room featuring stone fireplace, two sets of French doors leading out to the covered patio, custom built-in with storage cabinetry, and hardwood floors which are found throughout. The upgraded chef's kitchen boasts stainless appliances including subzero fridge, 3 ovens, Wolf stove with BBQ grill plus separate convection stove, prep sink, granite counters with built-in butcher block and separate breakfast nook with bench seat. The kitchen has direct access to the large formal dining room with wainscot molding, glass sliding door out to the yard, and built-in china closet. There is a separate living room/office/den off the entry featuring wood beamed vaulted ceilings, wood mantled fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and large picture windows overlooking the front yard. The sunlit primary suite boasts double door entry, French doors leading out to the backyard, built-in bookshelves, four wardrobe closets with custom built-ins plus large walk-in closet, and private bathroom featuring dual sinks, stone countertops, walk-in shower, separate tub, and toilet room with bidet. There are 3 additional bedrooms, two have access to private bathrooms with tub/showers while the third accesses the hall/pool bath with shower. There is also an additional large bonus/flex room with sliding door out to the yard, ideal for gym/office/or 5th bedroom. The separate laundry room has great storage space and exterior access. The entertainer's super private backyard boasts swimming pool and spa, BBQ center, grassy yard, large fire pit with built-in seating, covered patio with buffet serving counter with cabinetry, and separate side yard with fruit trees.