4645 Rubio Avenue

Large urban farmhouse estate by architect Kurt Meyer-Radon,1935. On over 1/3 acre in premier Encino location, this gated contemporary colonial character compound, once part of a larger estate, feels like a private country farmhouse, yet is walking distance to Ventura Boulevard shops and restaurants. This light-filled private oasis with abundant architectural details has a dramatic steep pitched roof with vaulted ceilings throughout, large multi-paned picture windows and doors that look out to and access various outdoor garden rooms, entertaining spaces, and a stately pool. Sun filled rooms with elegant painted wood-paneled walls and ceilings accent the sprawling property that has 4 en-suite bedrooms in the main house, a large formal dining room, a cook's kitchen with handmade tiles, custom forged hardware, and custom stained maple cabinetry. The rustic primary has dramatic open beam ceilings, a stone fireplace, a window seat with garden views, and an elegant oversize his and her primary bath with a jacuzzi tub and steam shower. The compound includes a large two-story guesthouse/artist studio with loft, a 2-car garage with the same dramatic rooflines as the main house, and elegant curvilinear barn-like garage doors. This property features hardwood and Saltillo tile floors, brick masonry patios and planters, vegetable beds, lush landscaping, a mature wisteria, several outdoor entertaining spaces, a large attic, recessed lighting, a gated courtyard, and Lanai Road Elementary.