4437 Balboa Avenue, Encino, CA 91316
Single-family home
Sold November 2024
Listing Agent: Andrew Manning (DRE #00941825) · Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties · Contact: 818-528-3200 · Bought with: Tim Gavin · Coldwell Banker Realty · MLS #24410991 · Source: CRMLS
About this single-family home
ENCINO'S BEST VALUE at $569 per sq ft! Located in prime Encino's exclusive Rancho Estates. Welcome to Balboa Manor. This unique cul-de-sac block is home to many entertainment & sports elite residents & the site of several 8+ million dollar estates. This Mark Sutter AIA designed approx 7,000 sq ft light, bright, and airy estate is one of the best dollar per square foot values in today's vibrant and bustling Encino marketplace. Set atop an over 100ft gated drive, this exquisite residence exudes a true sense of quiet luxury and serenity . This is like living in your own European Villa with the ultimate in privacy & treetop view surroundings. The gated 12-car parking plaza leads to a grand entrance opening to the 2-story foyer. Baronial room sizes offer the ultimate opportunity to enjoy large scale entertaining & family spaces. A grand living room anchored by a central fireplace, formal dining room w/china closet & adjacent wine room. The center of the home is a true chef's kitchen w/ stainless appliances including 4 ovens, separate refrigerator/freezer, range, center island, & rotunda breakfast room. The family/media room offers a wet-bar area & french doors to the outdoor living/dining patio, lagoon pool/spa and lush private gardens. The main level offers the ideal home office (potential 6 th bedroom) w/ bath that services the pool area as well. An impressive regal staircase leads to an upstairs central hall gallery with 4 junior suite sized bedrooms. The approx 1,500 sq ft primary suite is a revelation unto itself with a large sitting room, dual baths, 2 walk-in closets & a romantic trestle wood beamed ceiling centered on an additional fireside lounging area. A lower Guest unit/staff area with an adjacent walk-in storage room is off of the 3 car garage w/ a separate entrance ideal for visiting family or live in help. The nearly 3/4 acre exterior grounds are shaded & protected by magnificent mature trees & plantings with used brick accent patios & multiple entertaining areas. The old world details & modern conveniences combine to give this home a true feeling of being in a world of its own with no neighbor influence or disruption, Come experience the magic of Balboa Manor.
Listing description from the November 2024 sale, as reported to CRMLS.
Sale history