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Contemporary home with a red-brown garage door, leafy front-yard tree, and stepping-stone paths.
Aerial view of a modern flat-roofed home with glass walls, mature trees, and a wide driveway.
Modern single-story home with angular white walls, a reddish entry door, and a broad driveway.
Modern home with burgundy paneling, long windows, and dense foreground landscaping.
Modern home entry courtyard with a reflecting pool, potted trees, and a slatted pergola.
Modern glass-walled entry foyer with a wood ceiling, potted plants, and a bench beside the garden.
Modern entry hall with floor-to-ceiling glass, a wood ceiling, terracotta tile, and potted plants.
Modern entry foyer with a tall glass door, wood-plank ceiling, and tiled floor.
Tall entryway with an open front door, glass panels, tiled floor, and a view of the courtyard.
Mid-century modern living room with yellow sofas, a grand piano, and floor-to-ceiling garden-facing windows.
Living room with a wood ceiling, garden-facing windows, orange sofa, grand piano, and fireplace.
Living room with yellow sofas, a wood-plank ceiling, colorful wall sculpture, and grand piano.
Living room with yellow sofas, a grand piano, wood ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Living room with facing yellow sofas, a central fireplace, wood ceiling, and garden views through tall windows.
Furnished living room with a wood-plank ceiling, fireplace, built-in shelves, and patio windows.
Living room with a wood-plank ceiling, built-in shelves, fireplace, and large garden-facing windows.
Living room with a wood-plank ceiling, built-in shelves, bar, and colorful patterned rug.
Living room with a wood-plank ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows, and views of the pool patio.
Wood-paneled kitchen with a central cooktop island and windows overlooking a pool.
Mid-century kitchen with wood cabinetry, a central cooktop island, and a suspended range hood.
Dining area with a round white table, wood cabinetry, brick flooring, and a wood-plank ceiling.
Hallway with a wood-plank ceiling, tile floor, and glass walls overlooking a courtyard reflecting pool.
Dining and living area with a round table, gray sofa, and sliding glass doors to a patio.
Living area with built-in bookshelves, light wood floors, and sliding glass doors to a patio.
Furnished office with a purple futon, built-in desk, and large window overlooking greenery.
Furnished den with a purple futon, white built-in shelves, and a desk beside the doorway to a dining area.
Bedroom with built-in toy shelves, large closets, and a wooden rocking horse.
Home office with built-in bookshelves and desk, wooden credenza, and glass doors.
Living room with built-in bookshelves, a gray sectional, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Bathroom with a pale yellow bathtub, glass shower enclosure, and colorful striped towels.
Bathroom with opposing white vanities, bright orange sinks, mirrored walls, and yellow flowers.
Bedroom with a colorful floral bedspread, sliding glass door, and sunflowers on a dresser.
Laundry room with washer, dryer, utility sink, and white cabinetry.
Long tiled hallway with full-height windows and recessed ceiling lights.
Home office with wood desks and shelving beside broad windows overlooking a landscaped yard.
Home office with built-in wood bookshelves, cabinetry, and black leather chairs.
Bedroom with a large bed, mirrored wall, and sliding glass doors overlooking greenery.
Bedroom with a large bed, sliding glass doors, and a doorway to the bathroom.
Bathroom with tiled soaking tub, glass shower enclosure, and long vanity beneath a large mirror.
Bathroom vanity and mirrored wall beside a tiled walkway leading to an open walk-in closet.
Wood-paneled sauna with tiered benches, a bucket and ladle, and a wall-mounted thermometer.
Swimming pool beside a modern home, with a covered patio, outdoor dining set, and potted plants.
Backyard pool with tiled steps beside a modern glass-walled home and covered patio.
Modern home beside a swimming pool, with a covered patio and landscaped lawn.
Covered patio overlooking a swimming pool, with outdoor dining furniture and a wood-paneled ceiling.
Covered patio with white chairs overlooks a landscaped lawn and swimming pool.
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Aerial view of a home with a backyard pool and large tennis court.
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5311 ALDEA AVE

5311 ALDEA AVE, ENCINO, CA 91316

$4,243,770
This modern architectural 5 bedroom, 4 bath masterpiece, custom-designed by renowned LA architect Martin Gelber, FAIA, offers abundant light, space, and privacy on expansive lush grounds in the desirable Amestoy Estate neighborhood of Encino. Enter the house through a stunning all-glass gallery that unites the three distinct wings of the property, designated for living, sleeping, and guest quarters/garage. The impactful step-down formal living room has a gorgeous cedar ceiling, wood-burning fireplace, and tall glass walls of windows overlooking the terrace and yard. The large formal dining room, also overlooking the yard, has built-in cabinets and a buffet counter, perfect for entertaining. The center island chef's kitchen features a breakfast area, custom cabinetry, and built-in desk, and leads to the family room equipped with built-in temperature-controlled wine storage, wood-burning fireplace, a projector and screen, a hidden bar, and walls of windows with a sliding door to the expansive private backyard. The sleeping wing of the home contains four bedrooms, three of which are connected to a lounge area that provides an ideal space for work or play and has sliding doors to a separate outdoor patio with a basketball hoop/court. The large primary bedroom suite boasts a separate office, custom built-ins, and access to a private meditation patio. The primary spa-like bathroom has views of the side garden, a jetted bathtub, separate shower, and a dry sauna. The walk-in closet is spacious and well designed. The third wing of the house contains a guest bedroom suite, laundry room, and direct access to the 2 car garage. Over 24,000 sqft lot, the park-like yard consists of a sparkling pool and spa, many grassy play areas, patios, and a North/south lighted tennis court. A distinctive and special property epitomizing the best of one of Southern California's award-winning architects.

5
beds

3.5
baths

3,964 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

0.56 Acres lot

Bryan Abrams

Bryan Abrams

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms5
  • Total bathrooms3.5
  • full bathrooms3
  • half bathroom1
  • Laundry room Inside, Room
  • Flooring Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Wood
  • Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Built-Ins, Alarm System
  • other interior Features Bar

Area & Lot

  • Status Sold
  • Date Sold April 20, 2022
  • Living Area3,964 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area0.56 Acres
  • MLS® ID22-133943
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1970
  • Architecture StylesArchitectural
  • View DescriptionNone

Exterior

  • STORIES1
  • Garage Space2.0
  • water SourceIn Street, District
  • PoolHeated And Filtered, Heated with Gas, In Ground, Solar Heat, Private
  • roofFlat
  • parkingDriveway - Concrete, Garage - 2 Car, Direct Entrance, Driveway
  • HEAT TYPECentral
  • AIR CONDITIONINGAir Conditioning, Central
  • sewerIn Street

Financial

  • Sales Price$4,243,770
  • Zoning LARA

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