The Spanish Colonial Revival villa is probably one of the most historic properties in the San Fernando Valley, listed for $5 million.

The home is reached by two steep driveways that come together at a motorcourt, and it is hidden from view from the street behind gates and massive trees. From there, a lengthy flight of stairs leads to the arched façade of the house, which encloses a porch with views of gorgeous gardens and a fountain.

Inside, the double-height entryway with its grand staircase, antique tile floors, and forged iron work is sure to impress guests. There’s also a big den with its own wet bar, a library decorated in an especially lush green, and a living room with historic stained-glass windows and a gorgeous fireplace.

The kitchen, which seems noticeably more modern than the rest of the house but nonetheless has many endearing original characteristics, including the high-end Wolf and Sub-Zero equipment and stone countertops that today’s premium homebuyers expect, may be the only interior surprise.

The house has four bedrooms, all of which are upstairs and have large closets or dressing rooms. There are two separate patio areas in back: a lower deck for lounging by the pool and an upper deck with a BBQ center, fire pit, and al fresco eating area. The property was recently refurbished with a new triple-zone HVAC system, new electrical wiring, and a new roof as an extra benefit. The listing is owned by Compass’s Benjamin Kahle.

The San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Los Angeles hasn’t always been recognized as a haven for exquisite and historic buildings. However, one specific property in Woodland Hills known as “Almidor, the John Show Ranch estate,” built in 1928 and created by architect L.G. Knipe, has the power to completely alter people’s perceptions.

Farmland dominated the valley in the 1920s, and Almidor undoubtedly pays homage to the era. Originally, the 6,000-square-foot home stood as the focal point of a 350-acre ranch covered mostly with walnut and citrus trees.

These days, Almidor occupies little more than an acre of land, and Woodland Hills and the surrounding neighborhoods are archetypal instances of suburban sprawl. But, because to the skillful restoration carried out by the current owners, Gwilym and Peggy McGrew, the home and what’s left of the gardens still exude beauty.

The property was purchased by the McGrews for a mere $485,000 during a probate sale in 2002. The estate has since been renovated and is currently listed for $5 million. Although it seems like a lot for Woodland Hills, when you take a look at the gorgeous amenities, the price starts to look reasonable.