Alex Gandel, Troop Real Estate Lists Custom View Estate at 1936 Arielle Lane in Simi Valley, CA

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. - March 21, 2014 - PRLog -- Located in west Simi Valley, this spectacular hilltop view estate features 6200+ square feet of palatial living on over two acres. Located in west Simi Valley, this custom estate boasts of traditional touches such as oak hardwood flooring, maple-toned cabinetry throughout the home, intricate wainscoting paneled accents on fire places and walls, stunning tray ceilings with double crown moldings and old-world decorative chandeliers. In addition, custom window coverings such as draperies, shades and plantation shutters grace the specialized wood framed, dual paned, paneled windows as well as a beautiful coffered ceiling in the family room with French doors leading out to the enticing patio and back yard featuring an inifity, Pebble Tec, beach entry pool, a rock waterfall and spill over spa.  There is a fabulous gourmet, granite island kitchen with a full granite backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, a walk-in pantry and a family-style breakfast nook with an open floor plan adjacent to the family room. There are two beautiful en suite bedrooms downstairs, a stunning formal living room, and a billiard room with views to the pool. The sprawling upper level features Jack and Jill bedrooms/bath, a very large media room and office and a very beautiful and private master suite featuring a sitting area around a fire place, French doors to a view balcony overlooking the pool area, a second sitting area and a master bath updated with marble flooring, countertops, jetted tub and shower surrounds. But wait, there’s more! A direct access oversized 4 car garage in addition to a detached 5 car garage with a 3/4 bathroom, custom storage and much, much more!

Alex Gandel has been a full time Realtor for 34 years, 19 years of which has been with Troop Real Estate in Simi Valley.  In those 19 years, since 1995, Alex has continuously earned the most prestigious awards for his production with Troop Real Estate.  He attributes his success to his “glass half full” approach to his business and his life. His goal is to help as many people as he can possibly help to achieve their dreams and goals.

Last year brought the addition of Alex’s son, Brad Gandel, to his team working as a fellow Realtor. Brad states he is “learning from the best!” Welles Miller, Alex’s Transaction Coordinator, has been with him since 2002 and is an incredible help to Alex’s clients, working side-by-side with Alex in guiding his clients through the escrow process. Cheryl Clayton works at Alex’s side as his Marketing Director and Buyer’s Agent bringing creativity, passion and enthusiasm to Alex’s marketing and implementing Alex’s High Impact 360 Degree Marketing Plan to all of his listings. Both Welles and Cheryl are fully licensed, insured, experienced agents who have been actively working in Real Estate for over ten years. In addition, Alex added a clerical assistant to his staff last year, Pam Carstens. Alex calls this group “magical.” Together, with Alex’s keen insight and guidance, they daily work with a mindset to continually “raise the bar” in service, communication, follow-through, creativity, perseverance and excellence.

Alex Gandel and Staff are a combination of the best of both worlds: Working with the largest independent Real Estate Company in Ventura County, Troop Real Estate, as well as offering a “Boutique-Style” concierge service to their clients. Their clients never feel like another “statistic” or “number.” Alex Gandel and Staff are highly skilled, experienced and successful in working with a variety of even challenging circumstances, such as divorce, short sale hardship, contingent sellers with a home of choice, relocation clients, investors and referrals clients from other Realtors out of the area! The experience and camaraderie of Alex Gandel and Staff goes beyond the ordinary! They know how to get the job done for their clients!

In addition to being a top-rated Realtor, Alex is a devoted family man, married to his wife, Janet, for 25 years, and serves his community in a couple of different capacities such as volunteering on the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club and the Board of Directors of the Simi Valley Hospital. Alex is also highly involved in the Troop Turkey-a-Thon every year serving as Founder and Chairman, feeding thousands of qualified people a Thanksgiving dinner throughout Ventura County each year.

To contact Alex Gandel, call 805-522-6788; or you can reach him by email at alex@alexgandel.com. For in depth information on available properties, visit Alex’s website at www.alexgandel.com.