4320 Ensenada Place, Woodland Hills, CA
CALIFORNIA GOLD
In 1922, Victor Kleinberger planted 120,000 trees in the thousands of acres he owned in Woodland Hills.These trees formed massive canopies over streets from Canoga Avenue to Salitillo Street.Today,driving up Ventura Boulevard,it is hard to imagine living amongst such greenery;until you drive past the Woodland Hills Country Club,and meander through streets spilling with pepper trees,oaks and elms.This neighborhood “south of the Ventura Blvd” has the peaceful flavor of decades earlier,with its charming architecture and quiet cul de sacs,yet is only a 10-minute drive to top-notch schools,shopping and dining.Walk up the steps to a property that is a striking example of this handsome area.The homeowners have meticulously refined the charm of the original home with modern ease and convenience.For example,in the main living area,a large granite island covers the original knotty pine cabinets,which have been refinished to their shining glory.The rest of the kitchen cupboards are newer renditions of the original,adding to the appeal.
Light,wooden floors run throughout the home,and a wood-burning fireplace is one of the highlights of the open room,the new windows looking onto the waterfall and patio.A combination pantry and laundry room have a door leading outside.The two bedrooms have identical full baths with pebble flooring,one with a large shower,the other a tub.Plenty of closets line the hallway and both bedrooms,some with built-in cabinetry.Every tree imaginable covers the property,which has been terraced on four levels:take a walk through a grove of several species of palm trees,perhaps;or admire the hundreds of flowers,ferns and succulents from one of the outdoor dining or lounge areas.On the top terrace is a handy storage building and the building next to the house has a top notched gym,with carpeting,air conditioning,and fans.This building could easily be transformed into a workshop or office.This is a “true” California cottage;Woodland Hills at its best,as the original pioneers envisioned it:brimming with foliage and imaginative properties;they would be mighty proud!
4320 Ensenada Place, Woodland Hills, CA