240 Stafford

THE ESTATE AT STAFFORD | SHERWOODYou can't appreciate the house until you experience it!The sellers have now moved out, presenting a rare opportunity to experience this magnificent estate with fresh eyes--and envision it entirely as your own. Additionally, seller now may consider seller financing.Bring your vision, your style and your imagination to a residence offering the scale, architecture, setting and resort-caliber amenities to become something truly extraordinary.Welcome to The Estate at Stafford, one of Lake Sherwood's most distinctive residences--an approximately 10,800-square-foot architectural estate set behind the prestigious guard gates of Sherwood, overlooking the rolling fairways and water features of Sherwood Country Club's Jack Nicklaus-designed championship course, with sweeping Santa Monica Mountain views.One of the first custom homes in Sherwood and designed by acclaimed architect Sidney Drasnin, the residence spans three levels on nearly three-quarters of an acre, seamlessly connected by a private elevator. A soaring double-height foyer, sculptural wrought-iron staircase and French doors opening toward expansive terraces create an unforgettable sense of arrival.Grand yet remarkably livable interiors include formal living and dining rooms, bespoke fireplaces and a richly paneled library reminiscent of Hollywood's great estates. At the heart of the home, a chef's kitchen with separate prep kitchen and butler's pantry flows into an oversized great room with casual dining, dramatic stone fireplace and full sunken bar, opening seamlessly to the resort-style grounds.Five bedrooms include dual primary suites, each with private terraces and spa-inspired amenities. Generously proportioned secondary bedrooms provide exceptional accommodations for family and guests, with one currently configured as an office. An upstairs kitchenette and additional laundry room enhance effortless multi-level living.Then there is what lies below.The lower level transforms the estate into a private entertainment destination with a screening room, billiards area, full bar and multiple lounge spaces reminiscent of an exclusive private club. A temperature-controlled wine cellar accommodating approximately 2,200 bottles and private sauna complete the experience.Outside, the setting becomes the showpiece. A spectacular full-length terrace overlooks the picturesque island green with panoramic golf course, water and mountain views. The grounds unfold like a private resort with pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, fireplace and multiple dining and conversation areas--equally suited to intimate sunset evenings or entertaining on a grand scale. A 49-panel solar system with dual LG battery storage adds modern efficiency.Beyond the estate is the extraordinary Sherwood lifestyle. Sherwood Country Club offers championship golf, tennis, pickleball, swimming, fine dining and an elegant clubhouse, while Sherwood Lake Club features the nation's first ''Bear's Best'' par-3 course and newly renovated Lake Club Grill.All this approximately 20 miles from Malibu, 39 miles from Beverly Hills and moments from exceptional shopping, dining, wellness and the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village.Homes can be remodeled. Interiors can be reimagined. Styles can be transformed. But extraordinary architecture, nearly three-quarters of an acre, approximately 10,800 square feet, guard-gated privacy and a front-row position overlooking one of Southern California's most prestigious golf courses cannot simply be recreated.Now vacant and ready for its next chapter, The Estate at Stafford invites you to see beyond what it has been--and imagine everything it can become.Bring your vision. Create your masterpiece. Give yourself the lifestyle you so richly deserve. Give yourself The Estate at Stafford.