Welcome to 5029 Gerald Avenue! As soon as you enter the home you will fall in love with the bright, light-filled space. Your eye will travel from the large foyer past the dining room and living room to the wall of French doors open to the private yard, creating just what California is all about great indoor-outdoor flow perfect for outdoor entertaining! The large beamed ceiling dining room overlooks the spacious living room with fireplace and high soaring ceiling. A beautiful entertainers wood-topped bar is the highlight of the expansive family room which also opens to the backyard. Dont miss the downstairs bedroom with bath, which has direct access to the side yard. The charming country kitchen with hand-painted French tile adjoins the breakfast room with custom leaded glass windows. Upstairs, the en-suite primary bedroom with fireplace, has an abundance of closets and custom cabinetry. The additional upstairs bedroom with walk-in closet adjoins a full bathroom with double- sink vanity. The special feature of the upstairs is the massive, wood-paneled office/library with loads of built-in bookcases along with plenty of storage. It was originally the fourth bedroom and if needed, it can be converted back into one or two additional bedrooms.This 3019 sq. ft.(per assessor) home has additional amenities: a one-year-old roof, new Kitchen Aid appliances,2 zone HVAC, 2 tankless water heaters, 3 fireplaces, a laundry room and a two-car garage with cedar closets. Perfectly situated on a highly sought-after cul-de-sac street in the heart of Encino. This property offers a totally convenient location, just off Hayvenhurst Avenue near Ventura Blvd. with easy access to markets, shopping, medical services and Houses of Worship