Unlock the potential of this rare Lake Balboa opportunity. An expansive corner 14,000 square foot lot, this estate set behind private gates, offers exceptional space, privacy, and promise. This original home is ready for a visionary makeover, making it ideal for investors, builders, or buyers eager to create their own dream residence.Sitting on a generous parcel, the property features a grand circular driveway that provides impressive curb presence and ample parking. The backyard offers a true California lifestyle setting with a large kidney shaped pool and plenty of room to reimagine outdoor living, entertaining, or future expansion. Inside, the home awaits renovation and creative transformation. Whether you're looking to restore its original charm or design a modern showplace, the footprint and lot size give you the freedom to bring your vision to life. A rare chance to craft something extraordinary in one of Lake Balboa's most desirable pockets--this is the project you've been waiting for. Possible ADU potential may be feasible within the boundaries of this expansive location.

Step into this storybook Spanish single-story casita-lovingly restored, artfully updated and tucked away on its own private street. This is the kind of home first-time buyers dream of finding but rarely do: authentic character, modern upgrades, and a lifestyle that blends nature, convenience and creative inspiration. The home has been painstakingly restored by its craftsman-artist owner. Original casement windows, oak hardwood floors, custom built-ins, and crystal doorknobs preserve the charm, while a wood-burning stove framed in Batchelder-like tile anchors the living space with warmth and history. The kitchen, fully renovated in 2023, is a showpiece. Brand-new soft-close cabinetry, GE Cafe appliances handmade Saltillo tile floors, Zia tile backsplash, Butcher-block countertops and Restoration Hardware lighting create a space that feels both elevated and timeless.Fresh designer paint inside and out, central air & heat, tankless water heater (2021), upgraded electric panel (2022), and newly insulated roof (2024) ensure comfort and peace of mind. The bathroom, reimagined in 2024, feature Kohler fixtures, bespoke lighting and thoughtful built-ins.Outdoors, a large lot is your own private sanctuary with drought tolerant landscaping, lemon trees, majestic oaks and ancient cacti. A custom cedar office (electricity & air) is an ideal detached workspace or artist studio.The location is the perfect balance of peaceful retreat and city access with Westfield Topanga Mall and The Village minutes away along with the Commons in Calabasas, and hiking trails right outside your front door.At an exceptional price of $700,000, this is more than a home, it's a lifestyle, a retreat and a rare opportunity to own a piece of restored Spanish charm with modern livability.