Elegant Santa Barbara-style Spanish architectural home located behind the gates of the prestigious & exclusive boutique 32 home community of Monte Verde Estates. Conveniently located between El Caballero & Braemar Country Clubs & truly minutes from everything, including hiking trails, world class dining & shopping & Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Impressive curb appeal w/ lush landscaping reveals an ideal floor plan. A 2-story entry with a grand sweeping staircase is adjacent to the formal living w/ fireplace & dining room overlooking the private gardens & full size resort like pool/spa area. The chef's kitchen boasts stone counters, a Wolf range & double oven, abundant custom cabinetry, breakfast bar & breakfast room & is open to the family room w/ open wood beam ceilings & additional fireplace as well as a separate media room overlooking a private outdoor living/dining area & tropical yard. The rear staircase offers easy access to the family bedrooms. A downstairs guest suite w/separate entrance is adjacent to the 3 car garage. Upstairs is a gallery hallway lit by a rotunda skylight leading to 4 family bedrooms with en-suite baths, including the Architectural Digest ready primary suite w/ fireplace, large primary walk-in closet, spa-like bath, viewing balconies & a sep retreat/office/gym room/media/studio. Quintessential indoor/outdoor California living in one of the area's most prime locations.