9615 Donna Avenue, Northridge

This sprawling, updated, five-bedroom Traditional Ranch is centrally located in one of Northridge’s most desired neighborhoods.

Tasteful upgrades abounding, there are gleaming wood floors, wainscoting, higher-end hardware, coffered ceilings, plantation shutters, heavy moldings and paneled doors, all pulled together artfully by touches of neutrally hued granite, stunning, understated tiled flooring, subway tile and Carrara marble. An elevated designer feel punctuates the interiors beautifully.

The floorplan is sensible and moves easily from indoors to out with the quintessential flow entertainers love.

The foyer is formal and opens to the vast “great room” with its warm, brick-clad fireplace and light and airy feel. It’s the perfect place to entertain in, hosting groups large and small. The dining area is adjacent and spacious and opens to the glorious kitchen and breakfast area complete with a separate bar, plentiful counter space, stainless steel appliances, a built-in desk, a farmhouse sink and more. There’s even another casual hangout area in the kitchen, perfect for watching the kids while cooking dinner.

The bedroom layout is terrific with four together in one wing including the primary which opens to the backyard and features a dressing table and a sumptuous bath complete with a sunken tub and shower. The fifth bedroom is off the kitchen, ideal for a nanny, home-office or guest room.

There’s a separate laundry room in the main bedroom wing, right where it belongs.

Central air and heat and a newly-installed solar system.

The backyard is wonderful with its enormous pool, grassy area, covered patio and with all power lines buried underground, the views are only of treetops and sky. There’s plenty of room for lounging and dining under the sun and stars.

All this in close proximity to CSUN, Northridge Fashion Center and The Vineyard and in the highly sought-after Topeka Elementary, Nobel Middle and Granada Hills Charter High School districts.