3121 Fond Drive

Welcome to your private and gated California estate located high above in the beautiful Encino Hills.This stunning 5+BR/5BA 4,350 sq. ft. Spanish masterpiece is situated on a gated, hill-top promontory overlooking the magnificent San Fernando Valley and features a private pool/spa as well as a carriage house for guests located above the detached garage. Enjoy spacious and professionally designed interior finishes by an international interior designer.This property is situated near Mulholland Drive with easy access to nearby hiking trails and lush natural gardens. Located close to Brentwood and the 405 Freeway; yet it is a secluded and private get away.As you approach the home, mature cypress trees hug each side of the driveway and lush vegetation on the lot abounds you feel magically transported to the Tuscan countryside. Guests enter the property through a private gated driveway leading to a large motor court and to an expansive one-level traditional Spanish-style home with a carriage house above the garage. Details of the home include nine foot ceilings, plentiful natural light, wide-planked dark hardwoods throughout and large flow-through hallway for easy accessibility to all parts of the home. Colorful custom front doors lead into the entry hall with spot-on views of the backyard pool through dramatic sliding glass doors. Adjacent to the entry hall is the large formal living room with double-sided gas fireplace and expansive windows with pool views.To left of the entry way and down the hall, you find an impressive all-stainless chef's kitchen with marble countertops and a large island. The kitchen opens to dining area and gas log dual-sided fireplace. Off the dining area is a cozy library/reading/television room.The primary bedroom is located at the northern end of the home and includes individual dressing rooms, closet space, custom tub and shower en suite bathroom with designer finishes, charming vaulted ceilings and exposed beams.The home features three additional guest bedrooms two with en-suite bathrooms and one currently used as an office, but can be converted to a bedroom.The back yard of this home is truly a breathtaking entertainer's dream it includes a large covered cabana perfect for dining al fresco, and there is an outdoor bar with fridge and barbecue grill. And enjoy a dip in your heated pool with expansive views of the valley. Private spa is located outside off the primary suite deck.And for your most discerning guests, there is a private 1,000 sq. ft. carriage house located above the detached garage that includes vaulted ceilings, impeccable views, a king-sized bed, mini-kitchen, walk-in closet and full bath with custom design finishes. Also, included with the carriage house is a lovely private deck that overlooks the valley.This compound has it all privacy, space and expansive views welcome to your slice of Southern California paradise.