15640 Woodvale Rd

This custom designed and built estate by Rauber Homes in the celebrated Royal Oaks section of Encino is exquisitely detailed and carefully crafted, taking nearly 3 years from design inception to completion. It provides a feeling of old-world grace and serenity while tastefully incorporating exquisite modern fixtures and individual finishes. Upon entering you are instantly surrounded by natural warm light, which is present throughout the whole house. The stately public rooms include living room, formal dining room and library with built-ins and book case ladder. This area is also pre-wired for a screening room if desired. The spacious family room with its striking brick fireplace is neighboring the expansive and elegantly appointed artesian kitchen with Wolf/ Subzero appliances and a custom handcrafted 6’ stainless steel hood. The huge working center island with additional farm sink, three dishwashers, coffee bar and beverage center give ample room for entertaining or family time. A walk in pantry and service porch along with the bright windowed leather breakfast banquet and wood desk complete this area. Also on this level is the stunning wine room connecting the family room/kitchen area to the formal dining room, as well as the outside loggia with unique fireplace, TV wiring and alfresco dining. The sun filled back staircase, tucked away maid's quarters/additional guest room and a useful mudroom complete the first floor. Upstairs there are five generously proportioned en suite bedrooms including the beautiful master suite with large cozy fireplace and expansive French doors leading to your private deck overlooking the entire back yard and pool. This area has his/hers totally separate bathrooms, each including steam shower, heated floors, as well as their own spacious walk-in closet. The house incorporates magnificent mill and cabinetwork along with beautifully unique stone and tile applications throughout. The floors are richly stained walnut evoking a bygone era, yet this home operates smartly and efficiently with the most up to date systems such as alarm, security cameras, tank less water heaters, water conditioner, smart phone capability, central vacuum and speakers in most rooms. The outside evokes equally thoughtful design. The private and park like grounds with lush landscaping, beautiful outdoor kitchen with concrete fire pit, terrace with its own fireplace, saline pool/spa with electric cover plus hot and cold shower/changing room are some of the features you will find. Gracious and grand, yet warm and inviting with impeccable attention to every detail well describes this estate.