Situated in prestigious Old Highland Park on ultra-exclusive Beverly Drive just blocks from Dallas Country Club, 3608 Beverly Drive is an oversized 80′ x 195′ lot with gorgeous mature trees is a fabulous opportunity to build the home of your dreams. Value is in the land.
3621 Dartmouth Avenue
June 20, 2014
Stunning Old Highland Park French New Construction on a 60′ x 150′ Lot
Recently completed by renowned custom builder Lyle Turner of Malt Homes, Inc. and situated in prestigious Old Highland Park within the award-winning Armstrong School District, 3621 Dartmouth Avenue is a stunning French new construction nestled on a 60’ x 150’ lot with fabulous drive-up appeal. Showcasing a finish-out of the highest quality, details include 11-foot ceilings downstairs, spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming wide-plank hardwoods, deep molding, custom lighting and gorgeous marble and quartz finishes throughout. The spectacular two-story home offers approximately 5,866 square feet, five bedrooms, five full and two-half baths, an inviting front foyer, three entertaining areas, two dining areas, an elevator, three fireplaces, a wet bar, balcony, mud nook, covered terrace and a two-car garage.
Enter to an inviting center entrance hall, which gleans with deep molding, wide-plank hardwood floors, and an adjacent stairway, with gorgeous wrought iron balusters, leads upstairs to the second level. An expansive gallery, with its groin-vault ceiling also leads to the rear of the home. Arched entries mark entrance to the formal rooms, where deep molding and handsome hardwoods continue and windows provide scenic views of the front landscaped grounds. The spacious living room is centered by a cast stone fireplace and also leads through a wet bar to the study. Highlighted by fabulous quartz counters, the expansive wet bar houses a stainless steel bar sink, refrigerator, icemaker and wine cooler. Adjacent, a private study is replete with built-in bookcases and double French doors open to the covered terrace. Graced by a gorgeous chandelier, the exquisite dining room conveniently leads through a butler’s pantry to the kitchen. The stunning oversized chef’s kitchen boasts quartz counters, premier Wolf and SubZero stainless appliances, an immense island with a breakfast bar, a desk area, walk-in pantry, and a huge breakfast area. French doors also open to a side patio. Arched entries also lead to an oversized great room, which is framed by a cast stone fireplace and light-filled French doors also open to the covered terrace. Nearby, an additional staircase, with wrought iron balusters, leads upstairs to the second level. Additionally, an elevator serves both levels of living. Two elegant marble powder rooms, a mud nook, and abundant storage round out the first floor.
Second level of living is equally impressive. Crowned by a pop-up ceiling, the luxurious master suite is highlighted by a limestone fireplace and is flanked by built-ins. French doors yield natural light on the hardwoods and also open to an iron-grilled Juliet balcony, which overlooks the backyard grounds. The gorgeous quartz master bath is appointed with His and Hers vanities, a charging station, vanity desk, soaking tub, separate double shower and a room-sized walk-in closet. Four additional bedrooms range in size and style, one with a vaulted ceiling and hardwoods and the others with neutral carpeting. All of the bedrooms have large walk-in closets and four stunning marble or quartz full baths. Down the hall, a fully equipped utility room houses abundant built-ins with quartz counters, a stainless steel sink, drip dry area and also provides room for a full-size washer and dryer.
Outside, the fabulous backyard grounds set the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere of entertaining. The expansive covered terrace boasts a cast stone fireplace, stainless steel built-in grill and also overlooks the verdant landscaped grounds. A two-car attached garage completes this stunning residence.
3318 Saint Johns Drive
June 11, 2014
Stunning Highland Park Traditional with a Soft Contemporary Feel on a Corner Lot
Situated in prestigious Highland Park in the award-winning Armstrong School District, 3318 Saint Johns Drive is a stunning, beautifully remodeled traditional residence with a soft contemporary feel nestled on a 67’ x 150’ corner lot with fabulous drive-up appeal. Details include a sleek, open floor plan with a soft neutral palette, spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hardwoods, designer lighting, natural blinds and gorgeous marble and glass tile finishes throughout. Offered at $1,675,000, the sophisticated two-story home offers approximately 3,618 square feet, four bedrooms, three full and one-half baths, an inviting center entrance hall, three living areas, two dining areas, three fireplaces, a balcony, veranda, pool and a two-car garage with an additional uncovered parking space.
Enter to an inviting center entrance hall, which gleans with a polished nickel pendant chandelier, gorgeous murano leaf sconces, gleaming hardwoods and a stairway with gorgeous wrought iron balusters leading upstairs to the second level. The front foyer is flanked by elegant formal rooms, both with handsome hardwoods and scenic views of the front landscaped grounds. The expansive living room is centered by a see-through fireplace, with a raised marble hearth and chimney breast wall, and also showcases French doors opening to the outdoors. The space also flows to a light-filled sunroom with bay windows overlooking the backyard grounds. An elegant marble powder room, with Mother of Pearl accents, serves the area. Graced by a trio of murano glass chandeliers, the sleek dining room also features bay windows and conveniently leads to the kitchen. The spacious chef’s marble kitchen boasts special finished cabinetry, premier stainless appliances, including Wolf, SubZero, Asko, a marble-topped moveable island, butlers and walk-in pantries, and an expansive breakfast bar. The kitchen also opens to an oversized family room, which is capped by a beamed ceiling and also features a fireplace, with a brick and marble surround, and opens to the outdoors.
Second level of living is equally impressive. Enter the luxurious master suite to an inviting entry, which flows to a stunning, oversized bedroom, Crowned by a beamed ceiling, the bedroom also features a marble fireplace, neutral carpeting and French doors opening to a private, iron-grilled balcony, providing views of the veranda and pool. The gorgeous marble master bath is appointed with glass tile accents, His and Hers sinks, a soaking tub, separate double shower and His and Hers huge walk-in closets. Three additional bedrooms range in size and style and all with neutral carpeting, large walk-in closets and two stunning marble baths.
Outside, an expansive brick-covered veranda with breezeway overlooks a fabulous pool and spa. A two-car detached garage and an additional uncovered parking space complete this fabulous residence.
3612 Dartmouth Avenue
February 21, 2014
Stunning Old Highland Park Clean Line Soft Contemporary New Construction by Wren Browning
Currently under construction by renowned builder Wren Browning Custom Homes and situated in prestigious Old Highland Park within in the award-winning Armstrong School District, 3612 Dartmouth Avenue is a stunning, clean line designed soft contemporary showplace nestled on a 60’ x 150’ lot and has fabulous drive-up appeal. Showcasing a finish-out of the highest quality, the design elements in this spectacular home are unparalleled. Details include an open floor plan with 12-foot ceilings downstairs, spacious entertaining rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, gleaming wide plank hardwoods, custom cabinetry, wrought iron detailing, deep cove molding, custom lighting treatments and gorgeous marble and quartz finishes throughout. The two-story home offers 5,548 square feet, five bedrooms, five full and two-half baths, three gathering areas, two dining areas, an elevator, two fireplaces, balcony, covered terrace with an outdoor fireplace and a two-car garage. Completion date is scheduled for May-June 2014.
Enter through oversized double doors to a dramatic two-story front foyer, which gleans with deep cove molding, gleaming wide-plank hardwoods and a staircase with gorgeous wrought iron balusters leading upstairs to the second level. Providing great entertaining flow, the entry is flanked by the formal living room and also leads to the rear of the home, both where wide-plank hardwood floors continue. Sliding doors allow entrance to the spacious living room, which is centered by a fireplace and also showcases 12-foot ceilings trimmed with deep cove molding and floor-to-ceiling windows providing scenic views of the front landscaped grounds. Nearby, the exquisite dining room is graced with an elegant chandelier, cove molding and also leads through a butler’s pantry to the kitchen. Conveniently serving the entertaining areas, the quartz-topped butler’s pantry features a stainless steel bar sink, ice maker and a wine cooler refrigerator, a wall of wine racks with storage, and a bar serving area to the great room. The oversized chef’s kitchen showcases gorgeous quartz counters, an expansive island with a stainless steel sink, premier stainless appliances, including Miele, SubZero and Wolf, two walk-in pantries, and an adjoining morning room. The kitchen and morning room also open to the oversized great room, which is definitely the heart of the home. Wide-plank hardwoods floor the great room, which is framed by a fireplace and also boasts a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows providing an abundance of light and also overlooks the terrace and backyard grounds. Adjacent, a door conveniently opens to the terrace. At the front of the home, a spacious guest suite, with views of the front landscaped grounds, is appointed with neutral carpeting and an exquisite marble bath with a huge walk-in closet. Additionally, an elevator serves both levels of living, and an elegant marble powder room and a mud nook round out the first floor.
Second level of living is equally impressive. Ascending the back staircase, first stop is an oversized game room, which is highlighted by a 10-foot vaulted ceiling, neutral carpeting, two storage closets and is also served by a marble powder room. Capped by a 14-foot vaulted, beamed ceiling, the luxurious master suite is appointed with an oversized bedroom, handsome hardwood floors, light-filled floor-to-ceiling windows and also opens to a private iron-grilled balcony. The nearby gorgeous quartz bath is replete with His and Hers vanities, a jetted tub, separate double steam shower and His and Hers huge walk-in closets. Four additional generous-sized bedrooms range in size and style, and all with 10-foot ceilings trimmed with cove molding, neutral carpeting, large walk-in closets and elegant marble baths. Down the hall, a fully equipped utility room houses marble counters with a stainless steel sink, a housekeeper’s desk area, and also provides room for a full-size stackable washer and dryer.
Outside, the fabulous backyard sets the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining. The expansive columned covered terrace features an outdoor wood-burning fireplace and also overlooks the verdant landscaped grounds. A two-car attached garage completes this fabulous residence. Additional amenities include: stone and stucco exterior, tile roof, wood fence, art and furniture niches, flat screen wiring, and a security and sprinkler system.
3417 Lindenwood Avenue
February 13, 2014
Fabulous Highland Park 50′ x 150′ Lot in the Armstrong School District
Situated in prestigious Highland Park in the award-winning Armstrong School District, 3417 Lindenwood Avenue is a fabulous 50 ‘ x 150’ lot and is the perfect opportunity to build the home of your dreams!
11246 Shelterwood Circle
January 29, 2014
Stunning Completely Remodeled Russwood Acres Ranch Masterpiece on a Gorgeous 0.682’-Acre Lot
Situated in Russwood Acres on a gorgeous 0.682’-acre lot with breathtaking grounds and mature trees, a circular drive and two porte cocheres, this stunning, completely remodeled ranch masterpiece, with a stone exterior, is perfect for entertaining. Bright and open with floor-to-ceiling windows providing an abundance of light, most of the rooms overlook spectacular views of the scenic pool and landscaped grounds. Details include spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hand-scraped hardwood floors, textured walls, deep molding, Lutron lighting, Sonos Sound System with speakers, and gorgeous marble, granite, travertine and silestone finishes throughout. The approximately 6,525-square foot, two-story home offers four bedrooms, 4.1 baths, six entertaining areas, two dining areas, four fireplaces, a wet bar, covered veranda, pool and a two-car garage.
Sophisticated and sleek, enter through oversized double wood doors to a dramatic entrance hall, which gleans with illuminated decorative and rope molding, gleaming hand-scraped hardwood floors and a coat closet. Providing great entertaining flow, the entry opens to the study and to formal living room, both where handsome hardwoods continue. The spacious study is framed by a wall of built-ins with bookcases and a Silestone-topped floating desk area. Light-filled floor-to-ceiling windows also yield natural light on the hardwoods. The entry also flows through a trio of arched entries with columns to an expansive formal living room, which is capped by a 12-foot barrel-vaulted beamed ceiling and is centered by a brick fireplace, with a raised hearth and chimney breast wall. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide an abundance of light and a door also opens to the covered veranda and pool area. The space also steps up to an adjacent formal room, which is graced by a trio of fabulous crystal deco chandeliers and floor-to ceiling windows overlooking the veranda. The dining room also flows to the professional chef’s island kitchen, which showcases a pop-up ceiling, granite counters, premier stainless appliances, including a pair of Gaggenau cooktops (gas and electric), Viking Ventahoods and Thermador warming drawers, Thermador dishwasher and double convection ovens, SubZero refrigerator with freezer and a Manitowoc ice maker, a stainless steel farm sink, and a large breakfast area, including granite-topped built-ins with glass front top cabinets. A door also opens to the pool area. The nearby oversized great room is crowned by a pop-up vaulted ceiling and framed by a stone wood-burning fireplace, with a raised hearth and chimney breast wall, and also features light-filled windows. A door also opens to the side porte cochere. Perfect for entertaining guests, the expansive game room boasts two areas. The first is appointed with a two-story ceiling with a stunning crystal deco falling chandelier and is served by a granite-trimmed wet bar, which houses a stainless steel bar sink and a Manitowoc ice maker, abundant wine racks and a bar serving area. A staircase also leads upstairs to the second level and an open upstairs den looks down to the first floor. Double doors also open to reveal a two-car garage, and a closet provides storage. The second area flows through a trio of arched entries to an oversized living area, which is centered by a fireplace, with a white marble surround and a wood-carved mantle. Both areas feature floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking scenic views of the pool area.
To the right of the living room is also a fabulous sun room, which is capped by an illuminated pop-up, octagon-shaped ceiling with a skylight and floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the landscaped backyard and pool. The luxurious downstairs master suite is spacious and showcases neutral carpeting and light-filled floor-to-ceiling windows. The gorgeous white marble bath with mosaic glass tile detailing is graced with an expansive floating vanity with His and Hers sinks, a claw foot tub, separate shower with glass tile and His and Hers huge walk-in closets. An adjacent room with a white marble-topped floating make-up counter adds elegance to this gorgeous setting. There are two additional generous-sized bedrooms on the first floor, both with neutral carpeting, floor-to-ceiling windows, large walk-in closets and are served by a fabulous Jack-and-Jill bath with a floating Silestone counter and slate flooring. A fully equipped utility room houses a mud nook, abundant built-ins with Silestone counters and a sink area, slate floors and also provides room for a full-size washer and dryer. An elegant granite powder room and slate pool bath round out the first floor. For added convenience, a Launchpad is equipped with iPad technology to allow you to select your choice of Sonos Sounds as well as Lutron lighting throughout the home.
Second level of living is equally impressive. Crowned by a tray ceiling, an additional luxurious master suite is oversized and is accented with bay windows, elegant molding, neutral carpeting, and a see-through fireplace to the master bath, which features a travertine surround with a raised hearth and a wood-carved mantle, and is flanked by a built-in bookcase. Spa-like, the fabulous marble and travertine bath is replete with an expansive floating vanity with His and Hers sinks, an additional floating vanity desk, separate double steam shower and His and Hers entries to a huge walk-in closet. An upstairs den is spacious and boasts a flat screen television flanked by built-ins with bookcases, floor-to-ceiling windows and neutral carpeting. Outside, the fabulous backyard grounds and pool is an entertaining utopia! The covered veranda features flagstone decking, a ceiling fan, and also overlooks incredible views of the shimmering pool and spa, stone detailing, an expansive sunbathing deck and verdant landscaped backyard grounds with mature trees. All set the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining. A two-car garage with abundant storage space completes this fabulous residence. Additional amenities include a stone, brick and iron fence, ceiling fans, abundant storage space and a sprinkler and security system.
719 Glendale Street
January 23, 2014
Completely Remodeled Lakewood Prairie-Style Historical Residence
Built in 1915 and situated in the Junius Heights Historic District of Lakewood, 719 Glendale Street is a wonderful, completely remodeled Prairie-style historical residence nestled on a 50’ x 150’ lot near Lakewood Shopping Center and Lakewood Country Club. Details 9’-foot ceilings, spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hardwood and chipped travertine floors, deep molding, recessed and custom lighting and fabulous granite, chipped travertine and slate finishes throughout. The two-story home offers approximately 1,884 square feet, two living areas, two dining areas, a fireplace, covered front porch, outdoor deck and huge verdant backyard grounds.
From the expansive covered front porch, enter through a wood and glass door to an oversized formal living room, which is framed by a stone wood-burning fireplace, with a travertine surround and a wood carved mantle, and also showcases 9’-foot ceilings trimmed with deep molding, recessed lighting, a faux finished wall and handsome hardwood floors. Serving the area is an elegant full bath, which is appointed with granite counters, chipped travertine floors and a separate slate shower. Providing great entertaining flow, the living room opens to the formal dining room, and a staircase, with wood balusters, also leads upstairs to the second level. With views of the side and backyard grounds, the spacious dining room is graced with an iron chandelier, faux finished wall and also conveniently leads to the kitchen. The generous-sized updated kitchen features richly stained cabinetry with black granite counters and a travertine backsplash, premier stainless steel appliances, including a six-burner gas range, GE Profile dishwasher and a Vissani wine cooler refrigerator, a built-in wine rack and stemware holder, breakfast bar, pantry closet and a large breakfast area with utility. A door also opens to the outdoors. The kitchen also leads upstairs to the second floor.
Second level of living is equally impressive. The fabulous master suite is highlighted by a generous-sized bedroom and separate sitting room, both with gleaming hardwood floors, deep molding, a faux finished wall and a large walk-in closet. Down the hall, there are two additional spacious bedrooms. Both feature handsome hardwoods, deep molding and large closets. Serving the second floor is an elegant full bath, which is replete with black granite counters, chipped travertine floors, a claw foot tub and a separate slate shower.
Outside, the backyard grounds set the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining. An oversized deck with railings overlooks a huge verdant backyard with a new 8’-foot privacy fence. Additional amenities include: all new sheet rock with foam insulation, high-end fixtures and air-conditioning units.
6615 Bandera Avenue, #2B
January 10, 2014
Stunning Drexel Park Hollow Pied-a-Terre with an Abundance of Security
Situated in prestigious Preston Hollow at the Drexel Park Hollow, this stunning pied-a-terre has fabulous drive-up appeal and an abundance of security. Details include an open floor plan, 10-ft ceilings trimmed with 8” crown molding, spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming wide-plank hardwoods, custom lighting and gorgeous limestone, marble and granite finishes throughout. The fabulous residence offers approximately 3,395 square feet, three bedrooms, four full and one-half baths, a direct entry private elevator to your own private vestibule, two entertaining areas, two dining areas, a fireplace, two balconies, and underground parking with three assigned parking spaces. Additional Drexel Park Hollow’s five-star amenities include: gated access, concierge valet service, private valet closet for deliveries and pickups, cardio fitness center, courtyard, housekeepers for trash pickup and optional maid service, dry cleaning, dog walking services and Drexel SmartLine: wiring solution for video, voice and data with optional touch screen for video guest escorting.
As you walk up to the Drexel Park Hollow, enter through a gated iron entrance to an expansive courtyard, which is replete with gorgeous landscaping, Pennsylvania Bluestone decking, brick accents and also overlooks all of the residences. As you enter the building, a direct entry private elevator leads to your own private vestibule, which is accented by deep molding and elegant limestone flooring. Through the front door, the oversized formal living room gleans with 10’ ceilings trimmed with 8” deep molding and is also centered by a gas fireplace, with a cast stone surround and a flat screen above. Setting the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining, the living room also features gleaming wide-plank hardwood floors, a drum chandelier with iron accents, sound system speakers, light-filled windows providing an abundance of light and also opens to an iron-grilled Juliet balcony overlooking the courtyard. Serving the area is an exquisite powder room, which is appointed with elegant wall coverings and a marble-topped vanity with limestone floors. A private valet closet for deliveries and pickups is adjacent. Providing great entertaining flow, the living room also leads to both the rear of the home and to the dining room. Graced by a sophisticated drum chandelier, the spacious dining room also leads through a serving butlery to the kitchen. The professional chef’s granite kitchen showcases premier stainless steel appliances, including Viking, Wolf, Thermador, GE and SubZero, limestone floors, a breakfast bar, and a large serving butlery, which boasts a stainless steel bar sink and abundant cabinet space. Additionally, the kitchen opens to a large den, which is highlighted by a stylish drum chandelier and wide-plank hardwood floors.
Down the hall, the luxurious master suite’s credentials include an oversized bedroom with sitting area, neutral carpeting, a flat screen television and elegant drapery with wood blinds. The nearby His and Hers marble and limestone baths are exquisite and are appointed with expansive vanities, a vanity desk area, jetted tub, separate double shower with access to both bathrooms, a flat screen television and His and Hers huge walk-in closets. There are two additional bedrooms, which are generous-sized and both include neutral carpeting, large walk-in closets and elegant marble and limestone baths. One of the bedrooms also conveniently opens to an iron-grilled Juliet balcony overlooking the courtyard. Nearby, a utility room boasts a stainless steel sink with ceramic tile counters and limestone floors, built-ins, a hidden ironing board and room for a front-loading washer and dryer. Three assigned parking spaces in the underground parking area complete this stunning residence. Additional amenities include: abundant storage space, ceiling fans, recessed lighting and wood blinds.
3516 Beverly Drive
January 10, 2014
Stunning Beverly Drive Mediterranean Showplace on a 195′-Deep Lot in Old Highland Park
Situated on ultra-exclusive Beverly Drive in prestigious Old Highland Park and within the award-winning Armstrong School District, 3516 Beverly Drive is a stunning Mediterranean showplace nestled on a gorgeous 80’ x 195’ lot with a circular drive and has fabulous drive-up appeal. Showcasing a finish-out of the highest quality, the design elements in this spectacular residence are unparalleled. Designed by architect Richard Drummond Davis, details include 12-foot ceilings, spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hardwood and limestone floors, gorgeous wrought iron detailing, deep molding, custom lighting, and fabulous limestone, marble, granite finishes throughout. The spectacular three-story residence offers approximately 9,084 square feet, five bedrooms, five full and two-half baths, seven entertaining areas, two dining areas, six fireplaces, a wet bar, three balconies, courtyard with fountain, covered terrace with outdoor fireplace, side patio, gorgeous pool, and a three-car garage with guest apartment.
Enter through double wood-and-iron doors to an inviting outside front foyer, which overlooks views of a fabulous enclosed outdoor courtyard with elegant landscaping and a stone fountain accented with a Pennsylvania Bluestone surround. The outside foyer leads through double iron-and-glass doors to an exquisite two-story entrance hall, which gleans with a groin-vault hand-painted ceiling trimmed with ornately carved plaster molding, a dramatic oversized crystal-and-iron chandelier, clerestory window, art niche, and gorgeous limestone-patterned floors, whose texture is deftly highlighted by a gorgeous stairway with wrought iron-and-brass balusters leading upstairs to the second level. Two gorgeous wrought iron balconies also look down to the first floor. An oversized double door coat closet and an exquisite marble powder room, graced with faux finished walls and a stunning hand-painted trompe l’oeil, serve the area. Providing for great entertaining flow, the entrance hall leads to the study, formal rooms, and to the rear of the home. Capped by an ornately carved, cross-beamed ceiling, the richly paneled study is centered by a wood-burning fireplace, with a marble surround and a wood-carved mantle, and also features abundant built-in bookcases. Light-filled French doors yield natural light on the herringbone hardwoods and open to the outdoor front entry and courtyard. From the entrance hall, an arched entry, with stone accents, leads to an exquisite gallery area, which is crowned by a hand-painted groin-vault ceiling and is also highlighted by a crystal chandelier and double windows, with a transom and elegant taffeta silk drapery, also overlook the courtyard and stone fountain. The gallery opens to the oversized formal living room, which is framed by a marble wood-burning fireplace and is also appointed with ornately carved plaster molding, faux finished walls, and hand-scraped hardwood floors. A wall of windows, with elegant taffeta silk drapery, overlooks scenic views of the front landscaped grounds, and French doors also open to courtyard. Graced by a fabulous oversized iron chandelier, the spacious dining room boasts ornately carved plaster molding, curved walls, art niches and dual hidden closets with oversized double doors revealing a silver closet and storage space. French doors, with transoms and exquisite drapery, open to reveal a side patio. The dining room also flows through a butler’s pantry to the kitchen. Triple sets of oversized antique Mission doors also allow entrance to the room from the living room, wet bar area and the kitchen.
The entrance hall also leads to the oversized great room, which is the heart of the home. Capped by a beamed ceiling and centered by a massive stone wood-burning fireplace wall with a raised hearth, the great room also showcases hand-scraped hardwoods, a wall of richly stained built-ins, huge storage closet and triple French doors, with transoms and elegant drapery, opening to the covered terrace. Conveniently serving the great room is a granite-topped wet bar, which houses richly stained cabinetry with glass front top cabinets, a hand-carved stainless steel-and-brass bar sink, stainless steel ice maker and wine cooler refrigerator, hand-carved wine rack cabinet with an iron door and a bar serving area with retractable French doors. Additionally, the great room flows to a professional chef’s granite and tumbled marble kitchen, which features richly stained cabinetry, premier stainless steel and paneled appliances, including Viking, Dacor, Kitchenaid, GE, and SubZero, an expansive island with a hammered nickel double bowl farm sink, stained glass decorative chandeliers, a hand-painted and hand-carved vent, butler’s pantry and a huge walk-in pantry closet with storage and an additional interior closet. The kitchen also opens to a large breakfast gathering area, which provides room for an oversized breakfast table and also boasts a fireplace, with a glass-tiled surround and a furniture niche above, and a desk area, with tumbled marble counters and glass-front top cabinets. Double French doors, with transoms and elegant drapery, also open to the backyard grounds. A decorative-tiled and hand-scraped hardwood staircase with wrought iron balusters leads upstairs to the second level. Nearby, an oversized office is highlighted by neutral carpeting, plantation shutters and a large storage closet. An elegant powder room, accented with a pine pedestal sink topped with a limestone bowl, a built-in hidden mud nook storage area, and a stackable utility closet rounds out the first floor. A door also opens to a cast stone columned breezeway, which leads to the three-car garage and guest apartment. Speakers for selected sounds are also located throughout the house. Additionally, a storage closet across from the wet bar may be converted to an elevator to serve the first and second levels.
Second level of living is equally sumptuous and subtly grand. Ascending the front staircase, first stop is the luxurious master suite, which showcases an oversized bedroom with sitting area, including a gorgeous limestone fireplace, with a tumbled marble surround, and is flanked by furniture niches, an iron chandelier, deep cove molding and neutral carpeting. Double French doors, with elegant drapery, also open to an expansive iron-grilled balcony overlooking the backyard grounds and pool. Additionally, a third set of French doors opens to an iron-grilled Juliet balcony and overlooks the side grounds. The lavish master suite is appointed with an exotic marble vanity with His and Hers sinks, limestone floors with marble accents, a hand-carved limestone fireplace, claw foot tub, separate tumbled marble double steam shower, His and Hers toilet rooms and His and Hers huge walk-in closets. The Hers closet also includes an interior cedar closet. The four additional bedrooms range in size and style, some with elegant marble, limestone or tumbled marble baths and all with deep cove molding, elegant drapery, neutral carpeting and large walk-in closets. One of the bedrooms also opens to a breezeway, which leads to the second floor of the guest apartment. Down the hall, an upstairs den features a large sitting area as well as a built-in desk area with bookcases and abundant storage. A fully equipped utility room houses travertine-like tile counters and floors, a stainless steel sink, drip dry area, built-in hidden ironing board and also provides room for a full-size washer and dryer. Perfect for relaxation, the third floor reveals an oversized vaulted game room, which houses neutral carpeting and attic storage.
Outside, the gorgeous backyard grounds and pool set the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining. Marked by cast stone columns with graceful arches, the expansive covered terrace is framed by a stone wood-burning fireplace wall and is flanked by an arched stone-covered furniture niche. The terrace is also highlighted by a wide-plank wood ceiling with a trio of iron chandeliers, pattered concrete floors and also overlooks incredible views of the stunning pool and the lush landscaped grounds with Pennsylvania Bluestone accents. The nearby three-car detached garage boasts abundant storage, including a built-in workbench and two storage closets. The guest apartment features an inviting entry, which is accented with terracotta tile floors and a staircase with wrought iron balusters leading upstairs. The second floor reveals an oversized living room, which showcases stylish neutral carpeting, plantation shutters, deep cove molding, a large kitchenette, with glass tile counters, ceramic tile floors, a stainless steel sink and a white SubZero refrigerator with freezer. An elegant full bath with gorgeous glass tile serves the space. The nearby spacious bedroom is replete with neutral carpeting, plantation shutters, deep cove molding and a large walk-in closet. An elegant full bath with fabulous glass tile completes this stunning residence.
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