511 Berkshire Avenue­La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011 United States

Description:

Gracious Jay Johnson-designed 2-story Traditional home sits down a private lane, very nearly in its own private world. Expansive, wooded 42,594 square foot lot provides privacy and serenity rare so close to DTLA. Great floor plan features 2-story entry with easy flow to LR, DR, kitchen, breakfast room and FR. Consistent use of hardwood floors, crown moldings, and French windows and doors is found throughout. LR has a FP and opens to library with two walls of bookcases. DR has bay window and opens to kitchen and LR. Kitchen features wood cabinets, granite counters, basketweave tile backsplash, Sub-zero refrigerator, Dacor 6-burner cooktop, two dishwashers, two sinks, and built-in double ovens. Butlers pantry has great storage. Kitchen opens to a charming breakfast room with vaulted ceiling, and FR with FP and wet bar. French doors in LR and breakfast room open to patio and yard for gracious indoor-outdoor entertaining. 1st floor BR suite with full bath. Large laundry room opens to 3-car garage. Upstairs, primary bedroom retreat with FP, built-in bookcases, large bath, two closets. Two huge additional BRs have built-in desks and good storage, plus 2 baths. Upstairs FR/media room has custom cabinetry and antique hunt cabinet with wet bar. Extra-large office for two with built-in bookcases and desks. Vacation-at-home backyard has wide grassy areas, pool, spa, built-in BBQ/kitchen area, sport court, barn with 3 stalls, tack room, feed room, and direct access to trail. Wow.