Set prominently above the street in the coveted Royal Oaks area of Encino is this 5-bedroom architectural gem on a sprawling appx 22,954 square foot lot offering the utmost in privacy. Absolutely striking curb appeal. A dramatic double-door entry opens onto the voluminous great room, flooded with natural light, featuring 2-story ceilings, walls of glass for an ideal indoor/outdoor ambiance, wood floors, a custom fireplace, a step-down library/office, and a spiral staircase leading up to a multipurpose loft. Adjoining the great room is the formal dining room with a built-in buffet framed with leaded glass cabinets. The center-island kitchen provides great workspace and is equipped with a multitude of storage and cabinetry, a built-in wine refrigerator, and an ample breakfast area. Completing the main floor is a guest bedroom with a newly remodeled quartz and tile bath, a separate den/office, and a room adjacent to the garage that could be used as an additional office, hobby, or playroom. The spacious primary suite anchors the top floor and showcases a recently remodeled bath with an oversized marble shower, soaking tub, and walk-in closet, and opens onto a balcony that spans the length of the second floor. Two of the generously sized secondary bedrooms include built-in desks and bookcases. The third en suite bedroom has a newly updated bath. There is an upstairs laundry room with an attached desk, a sink, and a surplus of storage. Relax and entertain in the large and ultra-private back yard with its multiple patios, pebble-bottom pool, gardens, and manicured landscaping. This special and extraordinarily designed home is located just minutes to Ventura Blvd. and the freeways and is in the highly acclaimed Lanai Road school district.