5657 Valley Oak Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068

Located in the highly desirable "The Oaks" enclave of Los Feliz, this stylish and sophisticated 3BR/3BA mid-century residence was completely renovated this year. Sited on a long, verdant lot, the home is located in a very private area of this celebrity-laden neighborhood, which is just a short stroll from Griffith Park and Fern Dell. The neighborhood is dotted with many lavish homes, yet 5657 Valley Oak is just as enchanting at a price point that's millions less. The allure of a complete restoration of a house in The Oaks cannot be overstated. The result is a just bring-your-toothbrush experience. Ease of living is the key element here. After a few steps up to the front door, an open floor plan reveals 13 foot-high beamed ceilings and a stunning and spacious 40-foot long living and dining area. All-new solid oak hardwood flooring spans the entire house. A gas and wood-burning painted brick fireplace anchors the living spaces. The step-down dining area's French doors open to a large brick patio, which doubles the fun of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. The brand-new kitchen features a Wolf 36" stainless-steel range and hood, Thermador French door refrigerator, Thermador dishwasher and new wood cabinetry, which includes 3 large pantry units for maximum storage. Silestone Quartz Miami Vena countertops brighten the space with a Carrara marble look. Adding to the light and bright ambience is an oversized bay window and skylight, a 2-seat peninsula and a dine-in nook which seats 6. All 3 bedrooms feature ensuite baths with Carrara marble vanities, Kohler & Toto fixtures and Carrara marble floors. The home's primary bedroom offers a spacious walk-in closet, plus a large, second louvered-door closet and an expanse of corner windows. French doors lead to a secluded brick patio the perfect seating space to enjoy your morning cup of coffee. The primary bathroom features a double sink marble vanity, a deep soaking tub next to a bay window which overlooks a private garden, and an expansive glassed-in shower with 2 shower heads. The second ensuite bedroom has corner windows with leafy garden views, along with a large, louvered-door closet. A third ensuite bedroom, which is also perfect as an office or guest lodging, offers a beamed ceiling, cozy reading nook, and windows on two sides, providing peace and privacy. An adjacent fully-finished storage room boasts a generous 100-plus square feet of finished space. The laundry room, located behind louvered doors, is conveniently located just off the kitchen, and has a side-by-side washer and dryer. Outdoors, you'll find an expansive, two-level brick patio in the rear yard with multiple seating areas, surrounded by lush landscaping that is completely fenced and gated. The front yard has beautiful landscaping highlighted by drought-tolerant plantings. There is all-new copper plumbing throughout the house and a new, top-of-the-line HVAC system featuring a Lennox Signature Collection 5-Ton 99% efficiency multi-stage variable air conditioner and furnace with new ducting, controlled by a Lennox iComfort programmable touch-screen Wi-Fi thermostat. Additional features of this home include classic wood shutters in the living and dining rooms, kitchen, and all 3 bedrooms. There is also a Wi-Fi home security system, Cat 6 cable wiring, and new recessed lighting, sconces and ceiling fixtures in every room. BONUS ALERT: The home's finished 430 square foot windowed garage and adjacent storage area are enhanced by new epoxy "terrazzo" floors, which could make it the perfect office, gym, artist's space or bonus room.