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Welcome to 13700 Romany Drive, an extraordinary Country English estate designed by acclaimed architect Marc Appleton, a multiple-time Architectural Digest AD100 honoree known for timeless residential design. Situated on an expansive 24,674-square-foot lot spanning over half an acre in the prestigious Pacific Palisades Riviera, this exceptional three-level residence blends classic English country architecture with modern luxury. Tucked behind gates on a quiet cul-de-sac, the approximately 6,894-square-foot home offers 6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, exceptional privacy, and extensive improvements. A dramatic two-story entry showcases exquisite antique wormy chestnut floors, authentic barn beams, stone fireplaces, and French doors opening to beautifully landscaped gardens. The inviting country kitchen features marble floors, quartzite countertops, premium Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Miele appliances, a breakfast area, and a charming sitting area with a fireplace. Designed for sophisticated entertaining and comfortable everyday living, the main level includes a formal dining room, guest suite, elegant library/office, and a beautifully appointed entertaining bar that opens to the gardens. A custom white oak wine cellar accommodating over 1,000 bottles adds to the home's exceptional entertaining amenities. The second level features a luxurious primary suite with a private office, marble soaking tub, premium British Drummonds fixtures, steam shower, and heated floors, along with three additional bedroom suites. The third level offers a secluded sixth bedroom, a spacious family room, a second laundry area, a gift-wrapping station, and extensive custom-organized attic storage. Significant improvements include a new slate roof, solar panels, two Tesla Powerwalls for backup power, reverse osmosis water filtration, indoor and outdoor Sonos sound systems, security cameras, fire sprinklers, a Tesla charger, and California Closets storage systems throughout. The magnificent grounds, designed by Teryl Designs, create a private sanctuary featuring a swimmer's pool, cabana, two majestic coral trees, and lush gardens filled with blue hydrangeas, white camellias, Iceberg roses, and climbing Eden roses. A fully equipped Wolf outdoor kitchen, custom Gambino landscape lighting, fire-retardant Cocoturf, a vegetable garden, and a separate bicycle/potting shed complete this exceptional outdoor setting. Enjoy picturesque views of Will Rogers State Historic Park and the Santa Monica Mountains, with the renowned Riviera Country Club conveniently nearby. Combining Marc Appleton's distinguished architectural vision, exquisite craftsmanship, beautifully curated gardens, and modern conveniences, this distinctive estate captures the elegance and tranquility of English country living in one of Los Angeles' most coveted neighborhoods.
