12824 Evanston St

Extensively remodeled and expanded magical 1920's English estate on an over 28,000 square foot lot with gorgeous grounds designed by Laurie Lewis (landscape designer of the San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito), on a quiet street south of Sunset in Brentwood Park. Gated and completely private, this warm and inviting home affords a true country lifestyle, yet is within close proximity to San Vicente shops, the Sunday Farmer's market and the Brentwood Country Mart. Surrounded by mature trees, the large welcoming motor court leads to refined and richly detailed spaces filled with character and charm and flow seamlessly to the garden. Double height entry opens to formal living room with soaring beamed ceiling and fireplace, beautifully detailed formal dining room and paneled library/office. The fabulous family/game room with stone fireplace, beamed ceiling and extensive built-ins and sun-filled cook's kitchen open to trellis-covered patio with outdoor fireplace, outdoor dining area, expansive yard, pool/spa, breathtaking gardens, sport court, and poolside guest house with bath. Four bedrooms upstairs as well as a guest bedroom/gym down, including an exceptional primary suite with fireplace, private balcony that overlooks the garden, separate office, beautiful bath and two large closets. Additional features include a temperature-controlled wine room, three car garage, and whole house backup generator. Available furnished beginning September 1 for up to one year. Rare opportunity to lease a very special, beautifully maintained home in the Westside's most desirable neighborhood.