17554 Community St, Northridge, CA 91325
This jewel box of a home rests on over half acre in coveted Sherwood Forest area of Northridge. Mature trees adorn the approach through electric gates to the circular drive. An attractive interior fence creates an extra private garden within, leading to a luxurious 1000 sqft wraparound porch w/ vaulted beam ceiling, custom cross railing, pendant lights, ceiling fan, & porch swings. No expense was spared for the 2016 rebuild of the main house from the studs out. Innovative design elements & custom high-end finishings at every turn start w/double entry doors of glass & mahogany. Brazilian tigerwood decking continues into the house. Kitchen area features skylight, 11+ft wet bar w/copper sink, built-in microwave, 2nd fridge, wine cooler, & stemware rack. Rich Italian quartzite countertops sweep beyond the pass-through for outdoor serving, & the same quartzite completes the breakfast bar. The dream kitchen boasts Fisher & Paykel appliances that lie flush w/cabinet fronts, seamless custom stainless steel sink-backsplash-countertop, & custom cabinetry. All 3 bathrooms are themed, two are en-suite; accessed from the main hallway, the third bathroom charms guests w/ a 1930’s retro mosaic tile & floor claw foot tub. The first bedroom features a wide arched window. A corner bedroom w/ 2 more arched windows & an exterior door w/ stained glass accent is warmed by a stunning floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobe wall, handcrafted from solid walnut. More walnut cabinetry graces the hallway leading to the master suite, & more within the suite itself. 2 motorized skylights wash the master in natural light. Trifold glass Nanawall doors lead from the master bedroom to the porch. Master bath w/ double vanity features a shower w/ an exterior glass door to a Cape Cod shower outside. Permitted 760 sq.ft. ADU w/ whole house fan, covered patio & 7ft high wood & glass windows offers a bright & charming guest house w/endless options for the spaces within: living area w/ custom made walnut bookcases, kitchen, bedroom, bath. Another larger room has a skylight, full-length windows plus French doors leading to a private patio; the grass area beyond is a full dog agility field. Accessed from outside is another half bath & a laundry room. Property extras include skylights, recessed lighting, reverse osmosis systems in both houses, ceiling fans, hot water recirculating pump, tankless water heaters, solar power, extra sheer wall, porte-cochère, RV w/ hookups in front, & BBQ. Quiet & private.
$1,249,000
SQ. FT: 2,253
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 5
