5039 Bluebell Ave, Valley Village, CA 91607

This 1937 Spanish hacienda - seamlessly expanded and lovingly restored - evokes the romance of rancho-era California. But its custom kitchen, outfitted with two of every major appliance, and other of-the-moment updates make it a truly 21st-century prize. Nestled in the leafy enclave of Magnolia Estates, the multilevel home boasts an oak-shaded brick patio grounded by a grand fireplace, Mediterranean-style pool and luscious lawn, all inviting outdoor dining and dreaming. A soaring, beamed ceiling, meanwhile, makes a sanctuary of the massive master bedroom, affording respite to the mind as well as the body. Glimpsing mature greenery from nearly every window, you'll find yourself transported to Montecito or Ojai while still walking distance from community gathering places. Bespoke interior doors fashioned from the lumber of a 100-year-old barn, Granada concrete tile and decorative Reggio registers further suggest the heart and soul poured into every detail of this splendid residence.