When you pull up to this property you will find yourself saying "WOW", this impressive French Normandy style home is truly a palatial mansion right in the heart of Northridge. Located within the gated community of "Running Springs" new home owners will really enjoy the peace and serenity of knowing you have a security guard on duty 24/7. Design lovers will appreciate that this stunning home with exceptional craftsmanship and architectural details was designed by renowned Architect Ronald G.Firestone. Park your car in the circular driveway, or the 3 car garage and enter into the jaw dropping formal entry, your eyes are drawn up the grand staircase to the turret ceiling and the magnificent chandelier floating in the middle sparkling taking center stage. You are drawn to the equally dazzling and majestic chandelier in the large formal dining room with a lovely bay window. The kitchen is the heart of any home and this kitchen will have you being the envy of all your friends and family. There are 7 ovens, yes SEVEN! You can easily host the next holiday event like never before with the Viking 6 burner range with a griddle, Viking range with grill, 4 kitchenaid ovens, 2 dishwashers, subzero refrigerator and freezer, huge island, 2 sinks and storage galore. Off the kitchen you have a walk-in and butlers pantry. Guests are spoilt for choice of areas to relax. The bright and cheery breakfast area right off the kitchen, the formal yet cozy living room w/fireplace, the family room with glorious fireplace, coffered ceiling and 3 sets of french doors that lead to the large patio, with a large wet bar with indoor and outdoor seating. Can you see yourself serving delicious cocktails this summer? There are a total of 7 bedrooms in this home, 2 on the ground floor and 5 upstairs. The primary suite has a darling balcony overlooking the backyard, 2 large walk-in closets, a rain shower with double shower heads, a soaker tub with jets, double vanity with tons of counter space/storage and a dry sauna. Down the hallway past the gorgeous chandelier to 3 generously sized guest rooms, 2 with walk-in closets, all have private bathrooms. The 4th room upstairs is oversized and has 3 rooms attached, bathroom/an in-home salon w/hairstylist wash basin for easy hair washing, an office with builtins and a small office/storage room for the brains of the home. Oh, and if you are too tired to bring laundry downstairs, use the elevator conveniently located in the hallway, along with a linen closet. The ground floor has two bedrooms and a full bathroom, the current owners used one room as a gym and the other as a guest room. On hot summer days, you will certainly enjoy your new tropical paradise backyard, sitting under the wonderful palm trees in the gazebo and BBQing outside. Lots of space for active sports too, a fame of playing football on the grassy area perhaps, or take a stroll around the paved oval shaped path, or cool off by jumping into your pristine saltwater pool, and for those who don't like to get wet you can sunbathe and chill out in the custom baja shelf. Don't forget the hottub, which is always a lovely way to end any day. Downstairs guest bathroom has a convenient door to the outside for guests to access, no more running through your home soaked from the pool/hot tub. Quintessential California living at its finest. You will never say I don't have enough space again. Close to the 118 freeway, mall, shops, restaurants, places of worship, entertainment, parks and hiking trails.