7235 Forbes Ave
Lake Balboa
Just a short drive away from Ventura boulevard with its many restaurants and shops lies this hidden jewel. A lovely ranch-style farmhouse, sitting on over a half acre of completely fenced off land. It features a giant pool, a soundproof studio/theatre, a separate finished garage, and much more. The house is nestled under a huge ginkgo tree and was built in 1948 and renovated in 2015. Using only high quality materials, the owners created a modern and open living space while carefully preserving the historic character. With a generous and central living room, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this single level home has beautiful wooden floors and exquisite design details. The large and alluring custom-built kitchen overlooks the spacious front garden and naturally flows into the dining room. French doors open onto the shaded deck where you can enjoy your early morning coffee or put your feet up in the afternoon. A cobblestone-like path leads from the house to the soundproof studio/theatre that features skylights and soaring ceilings. Next to it sits the oversized 2-car finished garage that would be ideal as a potential pool house. It features french doors opening directly onto the spacious terrace and the majestic pool. With its large baja shelf entrance, this pool offers plenty of space for small kids to play safely in the water, or for you to relax on a lounge chair under an umbrella after swimming some laps. At the rear of the property, tucked away and hidden by roses and grape vines, sits a large storage unit. There is also a chicken coop, a vegetable garden and a giant tree house deck with a view. To top it all off, there is still room left to build a tennis/sport court!
