Character-Rich Sherman Oaks Traditional

Listed for $949,000 -- sold for $998,000!

Perched atop a gentle knoll sits this charming traditional south of The Boulevard.  Brick walkways and a handsome red door give way to a grand scale living room with coffered ceilings and a brick fireplace.  Step down into a fully enclosed sunroom -- the perfect backdrop for morning coffee or at-home work.  A wainscoted dining room flows through French doors to a bougainvillea-framed backyard and patio, while the kitchen boasts granite countertops, a farmhouse sink, stainless appliances, a sunny breakfast nook, and a separate laundry room.  Flanking an updated full bathroom featuring a separate shower and tub find two spacious bedrooms with built-ins; one with a bay window showcasing tree-top views, the other with Dutch door access to the rear yard.  Beyond the secluded patio and up the hill lie endless possibilities for your green thumb in the terraced backyard beneath the shade of a majestic olive tree.  Hardwood floors throughout.  Double-paned windows and Elfa closet systems.  Ample storage in the garage, which has built-ins and full attic.  Central HVAC and security system.  Walking distance to Whole Foods.