If you’re looking to refresh your “dream home” material, we have just the thing: A newly listed home in Los Angeles’ family-friendly Encino neighborhood has recently landed on the market with an $8,995,000 price tag and some seriously gorgeous interiors.
Set behind custom gates, the 6-bedroom home was meticulously designed by the designer/builder duo Shelly and Jeffrey Greenfield of Red Door Homes to incorporate organic materials and sophisticated finishes — with just the right touch of farmhouse appeal.
It’s now being offered for sale at $8,995,000 with Marco Rufo, Craig Knizek, and Andrea Korchek of The Agency in charge of finding a buyer. And we think they won’t have to do much looking — if these property photos are any indication. See for yourself!
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The specs
“The Farmstead” at 17528 Rancho St., in Encino, Los Angeles County, is a gated, custom-built residence set on a completely flat 18,480-square-foot lot that recently hit the market for just shy of $9 million.
It offers 6 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, luxurious interiors with a touch of farmhouse chic — including grand rooms with 13-foot vaulted ceilings — and cool amenities like a whiskey room, a padel tennis court and outdoor pool, and a guest house.
A statement entrance with retracting barn doors
Fitting for a property dubbed “The Farmstead”, 17528 Rancho Street welcomes visitors with retracting barn doors that lead to a steel and glass entry door.
Leading to a foyer draped in white oak
Stepping inside, we are led to an impressive foyer flanked by white oak milled panels, Belgian blue stone floors and handpicked design fixtures.
Vaulted ceilings tower over the living spaces
The modern farmhouse-inspired design is highlighted by extra-tall, 13+ foot vaulted ceilings adorned with reclaimed barn wood beams and trusses, present in both the great room and whiskey room.
Especially in the showstopping great room
With its towering vaulted ceilings, double-sided fieldstone fireplace, muted and earthy colors, the great room offers a masterclass in refined interior design with rustic influences.
With French pocket doors opening to the outdoor areas
Nevertheless, it stays true to its location, featuring French pocket doors that open to a serene backyard, capturing the classic indoor-outdoor design typical of California homes.
A fully-equipped, eat-in chef’s kitchen
Rightfully touted as “an epicurean dream”, the beautifully appointed chef’s kitchen features custom white oak cabinetry, marble countertops, Waterworks plumbing fixtures, a Wolf Range, dual sinks and dishwashers, and a SubZero refrigerator.
With an oversized kitchen island, breakfast nook, and walk-in pantry
This inviting space also has an oversized island, a breakfast nook, and a walk-in pantry for added storage.
Plus a sleek bar
An eye-catching bar with a SubZero wine fridge, a dramatic dark green backsplash, and golden accents adds to the kitchen’s appeal.
There’s also a formal dining room
For more formal gatherings, the Encino house has a separate dining room with a clean, minimalist design.
Inside the primary bedroom suite
A forged steel staircase leads upstairs, where we find an impressive primary bedroom suite with vaulted ceilings, exposed and lit beams, custom cabinets, and a dual-sided fireplace.
With its own sitting room, custom walk-in closet
On the other side of the fireplace, we find a charming little sitting room for residents to retreat to with a good book. The primary bedroom suite also has a boutique-style walk-in closet with curated cabinets and an island.
And an equally luxurious primary bath
The spa-like en-suite bathroom has dual white oak vanities, a makeup desk, an oversized marble steam shower, a soaking tub, a custom ceiling-mounted, double-sided mirror, and fixtures made of antique brass.
A refined library and workspace
Our last stop inside this beautifully appointed residence is the classy library (or home office) with millwork, cabinetry, wallpaper, and a separate entrance.
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Outdoor amenities include a tennis court
Heading outside, we find a private padel tennis court, basketball hoop, and over 3,000 square feet of flat, grassy lawns for other activities.
And a pool and spa with a cascading water wall
As for the more “resort-style” amenities, the modern farmhouse features a pristine pool and spa with a cascading water wall, with lounging nearby. Other outdoor amenities include an oversized pergola with retractable roof top and a BBQ area.
A guest house completes the offering
While the 6-bedroom residence doesn’t lack accommodation space, a small guest house is also included in the offering and comes with a wet bar, minifridge, microwave, and full bath.
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