1731 La Loma Drive

This approximately 3698 sq ft palatial home, a combination of Spanish Revival features and Romanesque landscaping is reminiscent of the glory days of Hollywood grandeur. Attractive, wide steps lead into a walkway that proceeds to the double wooden door entrance. Once inside, a wide and roomy foyer provides access to a panorama of rooms including 5 bedrooms, plus a study and 3 1/2 baths, each with a combination of practical and esthetically pleasing features. Built to impress, this beauty maintains many of the original upscale features like custom built-in's, an abode-style fireplace as well as a more modern conventional one, rounded archways, an elegant curved stairway leading to the second floor, and walk-in closets that can also be used as dressing rooms. The primary closet is even equipped with cedar panels. A full service kitchen complete with in set stove top and storage galore awaits food preparation for small soirees or gala gatherings. Several raised platform areas provide both interest and ambience as well as create a separate space without walls or dividers. In addition to spacious rooms inside are generous outside covered walkways, and a gorgeous pool and hard scape patio This backyard area is conveniently accessed via the first floor sliding doors and by the outdoor stairway that villa-like, leads from the second story. A sweeping driveway ushers vehicular traffic to a huge enclosed three car garage in the back of the property. La Loma is primarily a residential neighborhood that reflects the care and attention residents put in their properties. Plenty of business and parks are nearby as are small businesses that provide a myriad of goods and services. Definitely a neighborhood feel within proximity to the city and its amenities.