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As the former residence of celebrity actress Nancy Kulp, who played Jane Hathaway on the Beverly Hillbillies, the residence offers a unique history of ownership. Set a short distance away from all the major studios, next door to the former home of Kurt Russell, and a few houses away from the former home of Henry Winkler, aka the Fonz, the home is located down a long, semi-private driveway behind an entry gate. Awe-inspiring vistas of the surrounding mountainsides are on display from most of the indoor/outdoor living areas, including an expansive new Trex deck. With mature trees creating a natural barrier on one side of the property and endless area views on the other, the residence feels like a secluded, peaceful sanctuary in the heart of the city. Located on a mostly flat, oversized lot, this reinvented single-level abode fuses stylish modern updates with the character and charm of yesteryear. The usability is enhanced by the fact there is a concrete base already in place, with permits for a casita, office, or yoga studio that would convey with purchase pathway flanked by cascading waterfalls leads to the refined interior, which features vaulted hardwood ceilings and a refreshed culinary center with quartz counters. Set in the Carpenter Community Charter School district, the home offers convenient access to local fine dining options and high-end boutiques, as well as pristine natural areas such as Franklin Canyon and Coldwater Canyon Park. Multiple sets of glass doors create a seamless connection between the designer-quality interior and the large outdoor living areas. Numerous large windows bring abundant light inside; whitewashed walls add to the cheerful atmosphere. Exposed beam ceilings, hardwood floors and an extensive use of stone in the bathrooms ground the home to the natural world. Overlooking a secluded interior courtyard, the kitchen features beautiful stone counters and a distinctive modern backsplash, designer fixtures, custom white cabinets and high-end appliances, including a Thor gas range. The adjacent family room has a large fireplace and direct access to the view deck; the large dining area has room for a six-person table and a wall of glass doors, which make the interplay of light and clouds on the mountains a focal point of dinner conversations. Generous secondary bedrooms, a large primary suite, spa-like bathrooms and a laundry closet add to the appeal and functionality. Completely private and totally serene, the property is a tranquil retreat that could make one forget it's located in Studio City nearby a wealth of urban amenities. The outdoor living areas offer the potential for expansion, al fresco dinner parties or many long, relaxing afternoons basking in the sun. A pergola-covered area with a section that can be opened for stargazing serves as more evidence of the thoughtful attention to detail that went into the interior/exterior design plan of this well-located home. Further highlights include an electric vehicle charge point, room for five vehicles, mature fruit trees and an automated garden. Furnished/short-term option available for $12,500/month.