DIGS is the premiere luxury real estate lifestyle magazine serving the most affluent neighborhoods in the South Bay and Westside of Los Angeles, California.
Issue link: https://www.southbaydiggs.com/i/1346984
68 DIGS.NET | 3.5.2021 M A R K E T R E A L E S TAT E | 1 9 M I S T Y A C R E S life—a mix of old and new growth. "It's very lush landscaping," says Angel, explaining how the grounds are home to seven types of fruit trees, along with feathery Sego palms. Tucked behind foliage, by the way, is a pool house with heated stone floors and a lounging daybed. Crisp white cabinets for stowing guest items, plus plenty of hooks for drying bathing suits, are smart extras. Such attentive details, like Tiffany style lamps illuminating the outdoor kitchen, or the mammoth built-in aquarium between the kitchen and a living room, define the property as a private cloister where there's enjoyment at every turn. "She loved fish," Angel points out, "so she had a company design and build a custom aquarium." Other highlights include an elegant morning room where three sides of the room are exposed to the outdoors. "You sit out there and you're in nature," says the agent. These glass walls are automated, and so are the blackout shades that close the room to light. Similar to the outdoor abundance, indoor living spaces are extensive, meaning that family members can spread out if they wish. The foyer, for starters, is a generous space that includes a curving staircase and upstairs balcony, establishing the airy scale of the house. On the ground floor, in addition to the roomy kitchen stocked with a Wolf appliances, are three living rooms for lounging, two with fireplaces. On the second floor are four bedrooms—including a fireplaced master suite with a peekaboo view of Catalina, and a tub for soaking over outdoor views—which are joined by a sunny bonus room with a balcony. Here, set the fireplace aglow at the stone hearth and find a place to study or relax at one of the custom built-in features. A cozy daybed by the window. A stone-topped desk. Or the wall of cabinetry that reaches to the ceiling. With dark wood floors and vaulted ceilings, this is yet another versatile gathering space that can function as a playroom, a study or an additional living room. "People want to be able to enjoy their homes," says Angel. "And this is the perfect home for doing that." Particularly liberating is the site, located at a round-the-clock guard-gated community consisting of less than 150 homes, which are spread among three streets. "The Ranch provides that neighborhood camaraderie that's just so rare," she explains. "It's friendly, and people are walking all the time." Another positive of this address is its convenient proximity to shops, schools and leisure. There are two shopping centers located within a 5-minute drive, plus a selection of schools, golf courses and nature destinations that can be reached within 10 minutes. "This home has a good feel," Angel adds. Perhaps because it was a positive channel for its former homeowner, a 4,000-plus square foot canvas where she set out her creativity and good wishes. "The energy and love that she put into this house," the agent says of the homeowner, "it's really special." With a new family poised to settle in this happy place—with its thoughtful collection of charming indoor and outdoor spaces—the legacy will live on.