Perched on a knoll is this stunning Eichler-inspired mid-century modern California ranch in the Granada Hills Balboa Highlands with all the high-ceilings and great interiors you would expect combined with a lush private oasis of a celebrity-approved backyard with no sight-lines into it. You are greeted into this “L-Eichler” with a private front door and tropical oasis inside the entry courtyard. A custom garage door and lush greenery complete the curb appeal. Once inside this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2500 square foot home you feel the warmth as this has been lovingly in one family’s possession for the past 20 years, and now is your opportunity to enjoy all that it offers while also providing the chance to add your own vision and updates. The traditional mid-century kitchen overlooks the courtyard and has a pass through window to the formal dining and sitting room. The living room is the showpiece with its dramatic soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, large gas fireplace, and space for all to spread out. The primary bedroom suite opens to the back yard, as does the master bathroom, offering multiple egresses so you can easily hop in the sparkling pool or take in the sunset. Three other bedrooms and a jack & jill bathroom complete the interior space making this ideal for families, those with guests who visit, or those who want multiple purpose rooms. The backyard has multiple lighted gazebo structures and a built-in grill and bar to entertain or relax by the pool with all the privacy anyone would appreciate. The surprises continue as tucked in the corner is a shed that has been converted into a sound studio for music/gaming/voice-over work or more. A new roof as of 2021 combined with newer HVAC system are some other great upgrades. Owner has even built a covered parking structure on the side of the home for ones toys. The area features award winning schools, quick access to the North San Fernando Valley, Simi Valley, and Santa Clarita Valley, a 15 minute ride to Burbank and its airport, as well the Knollwood golf course right across Balboa.
Patrick Brown was born and raised in the notable planned community of Columbia, Maryland and also spent many years traveling to Phoenix, AZ when his father relocated there. An avid athlete and 2x State Champion in football at Wilde Lake High School, his journey took him to James Madison University where he majored in History and Secondary Education. Initially starting a sales career in IT Staffing upon graduation, he eventually followed a dream and became an Actor. Starting in the Washington DC market in 2000 then later moving to Los Angeles in 2004, Patrick spent 15+ years working stage, film, and television projects. While fun, it was that life of an actor that had him seeking additional revenue streams for his family. Then he was given a wonderful opportunity.
In 2015 Patrick reconnected with his realtor friend who had sold him a condo years prior. He offered a chance to work with his top producing real estate team on the famed Sunset Strip and that began his career. Working on a team that dealt often with those in the Entertainment fields as well as unique architecture and mid-century homes, he was rapidly indoctrinated into the luxury market.
Always a hard-worker and quick learner, his rising skill and production led him to launch his own brand, LA Lifestyle Homes in 2019. Then opportunity presented itself once again in 2020, mid-Covid, that enable him to move his family to the Arizona market and grow his Real Estate practice there as well as in Los Angeles. Now located full-time in Arizona, he has developed a strong national network that has turned him into a top producing agent in the Scottsdale/Phoenix/East Valley market while continuing to service former clients in Los Angeles.
When not working, Patrick loves spending time with his two wonderful boys and his amazing wife. He loves to travel, golf, golf while traveling, eat amazing food, golf while eating amazing food, and traveling to eat amazing food. Though he left his acting career behind, he still has occasional appearances on tv related to real estate and was recently featured in an episode of Netflix’s “Selling Sunset”.