3815 El Lado DR Glendale, CA 91208

First time on the market with this custom-built family owned home of 70 years. You will love this single story Mid-Century home in the prestigious Whiting Woods neighborhood! This FEEL-GOOD home has many original fixtures and decor. It is nestled against the hillside with mature oak and sycamore trees. It sits on a quiet cul-de-sac with no neighbors in front or behind you. This exclusive property feels like paradise with the deer and wildlife that wander through the backyard. Quiet, peaceful and relaxing. The arched entryway leads to the spacious living room with oversized windows and a cozy fireplace. The dining room, with custom arches and curved windows, overlooks the beautiful backyard. The open kitchen has a breakfast nook, a custom built-in hutch, lots of cabinets & counter space, with plenty of room for the cooks, family and friends to gather. The interior doors are pocket doors. The den has stunning solid redwood beams & paneled vaulted ceilings, one-of-a-kind raised-panel wainscoting made with imported Japanese White Oak, a unique floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace with a tall hearth and a practical and charming pass-through wood storage cabinet where firewood may be conveniently loaded from outside. The large sliding glass doors lead to the patio area that is shaded with a retractable motorized awning. The utility room has lots of cabinets and storage, washer/dryer suite, a charming 3/4 bath with original décor and fixtures. The large bedrooms are tucked away from the rest of the house with the spacious main bath in the middle. The serene master bedroom has an amazing view of the backyard, ample built-in closets with drawers and a door to the backyard. The sunny front bedroom looks over the peaceful street. Lots of camellias, azaleas, and ferns, plus a grassy area for pets and kids to play. The hillside is equipped with tall sprinklers for fire suppression as well as a fire hose. The unique topography of the hillside above the home protects it from flooding and/or mud in heavy rains. All this beauty sits on a 14,877 square foot lot just a few minutes from the freeway. Wonderfully maintained home built in 1951 could use some updating, but is perfectly livable. Solid construction w/ raised foundation, stucco exterior with covered eaves. Roof is newer (4-6 years) Kitchen updated 2016, plumbing updated (2 yrs) central heat and roof-mounted swamp cooler. Property will be sold “As-Is” in present physical condition. Call today for your private showing.