Situated in the highly coveted North Hidden Woods pocket neighborhood of Sherman Oaks is this incredible modern zen retreat. Behind a wooden fence, and drought-resistant front yard, you'll find contemporary living with clean white walls, beautifully sanded natural oak hardwood floors and french doors that flow to an incredible outdoor living area under an impressive trellis and amazing private garden. Open living and dining great room with a fireplace is the perfect space for having a meal or just to relax. A clean eat-in kitchen features butcher block counters, and stainless appliances and has an adjacent laundry room and bath. Down the hall there are two beautifully appointed and spacious bedrooms that share a full hall bath with a standing shower and separate tub and the incredible primary suite has an adjacent bonus room for an office or playroom, a luxurious bath with dual sink vanity, towel warmer, glass-enclosed shower and the most amazing hotel quality bedroom with high ceilings, custom recessed soffit lighting and french sliders to a private sitting area. If that's not enough, there's an incredible converted garage (not included in square footage) with EV charging, clean polished floors, drywall, lighting, and the most impressive exposed metal heating and air system completing a fantastic industrial look for an outstanding office or production studio or you can go all the way and make it a complete ADU. And last, a beautiful private zen and low-maintenance backyard is clean and appealing to the eye. All situated on a quiet cul-de-sac location within the super desirable North Hidden Woods, a pocket neighborhood with 8 cul de sacs and only 2 entrances. Come check out 5232 Ethel Avenue!