The dream of the white picket fence and the serenity of living on a wide, tree-lined street tucked aback from it all, is alive and well in this updated and timeless modern ranch style home nestled in the heart of highly desirable Sherman Oaks. Owned by acclaimed and historic master builder William Mellenthin in 1948, this remodeled and updated 4 bed, 3.5 bath is the idyllic charmer you've been waiting for where you and yours can begin your own LA story. Swing open the classic fence door and wind your way up the curved red brick path and be instantly greeted by an expansive front lawn, hedged with lavender plants, expansively presented greenery and mature, tall trees. Start your day sipping your morning coffee on your front porch, nestled beneath the canopy where you can read your morning paper, relax, watch the world go by. Open the classic lacquer door to an open concept floor plan where rich, hardwood floors greet you throughout. Intimate living room with handsome fireplace creates the perfect cozy spot for TV watching, entertaining friends, lounging and gathering with your brood. Natural light abounds and pours in from windows at every turn. Deep hunter green walls make for a classic inspired expansive dining room where you can entertain and dine effortlessly.Modern kitchen will inspire the chef in you and comes complete with professional grade Wolf range, custom hood, pot-filler, built-in Wolf warmer, updated countertops, custom pantry, soft-close drawers complete with insert slats, built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator, and farm house sink. In the main house three large, separate bedrooms provide practicality and beauty, each with ample closet spaces, and easily make for ideal comfortable living. Adjacent family room with vaulted ceilings and second fireplace is the perfect den-setting, great for a media room, reading area or quiet space. Primary bedroom with its own en suite and dual French doors open out to a massive, awe-inspiring Zen-like backyard where tranquility awaits, surrounded by nature, complete with more lush greenery, white rose bushes, citrus trees, low-maintenance landscaping, and expansive covered wooden deck, perfect for BBQing, dining al fresco and enjoying those long LA summer nights under the stars. Completing the vibe is an in-ground pool with heated hot tub, where you can swim and simply let the world drift away. Detached ADU with fourth bed, plus full bath comes complete with stove, range, fridge, mini split and glass enclosed shower, and makes for an excellent work from home setting, family staycation, home gym, or creatives' studio.Directly two blocks from Westfield Shopping Center, and in close proximity to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, parks and hiking, the Sherman Oaks Recreation Center, new neighborhood secret Michelin-rated Anajack Thai restaurant, and the best shopping Ventura Blvd and the Valley has to offer. Bathed in light at every turn, charming, welcoming, inviting, 4858 Matilija is more than a home; it's an oasis in the city.

Listing courtesy of Alexandria Jack of Compass

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