The most expensive sale in La Canada was 4365 Encinas Dr in February 2024. This luxury property was initially listed for $5,950,000 and sold in sixty-five days for $5,470,000. The sellers purchased this home in 2005 as land value for $1,752,000.
Marketing for 4365 Dr La Canada:
Built in 2007 by Abel Builders. This Craftsman estate in La Canada Flintridge’s Descanso Gardens neighborhood features designs by DeAngelis Designs. The front porch is ideal for visits or mountain views. Inside, warm wood tones and stained-glass windows create a welcoming atmosphere. The living room and formal dining room facilitate easy entertaining. The chef’s kitchen has a large island and casual dining area, with easy access to storage and butler’s pantries. Open to the kitchen, the family room provides seamless indoor-outdoor living. It features collapsible doors, a fireplace, and a built-in entertainment center.
The main level also offers an office or fifth bedroom suite option with access to the backyard including a 3/4 pool bath. A mud room leads to the oversized three-car garage. The upper level features a spacious landing with built-in desks and office space, a laundry room, and four large bedrooms suites with cathedral ceilings. The primary retreat offers multiple closets and a relaxing bathroom with a jacuzzi tub, steam shower, dual shower heads, and custom cabinetry.
The lower level includes a home theater with a speaker system and 10-foot screen. Additionally, it offers an enormous family recreation room with pool table, kitchen area, gym/bedroom suite option (with custom Murphy bed and attached full bathroom), craft room, and additional storage. Don’t overlook the secret room! It hides behind a bookcase door and features a temperature-controlled wine cellar holding around 1,300 bottles, along with a separate tasting or poker room.
The backyard oasis fulfills any entertainer’s dream. Furthermore, it features a sparkling saltwater pool and spa, a spacious patio with a stone fireplace, a built-in grill and refrigerator, and a large grassy yard surrounded by lush privacy hedges. Additionally, the home is centrally located between La Canada Elementary School, Descanso Gardens, and La Canada’s public Memorial Park. Moreover, it has been showcased on the La Canada Home Tour and earned multiple awards from La Canada Beautiful. Consequently, the award-winning La Canada schools further add to the appeal.
