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Fabulous French Stone New Construction in Highland Park

Recently completed in 2013 by Malt Homes, this stunning French new construction with a stone exterior is situated in prestigious Highland Park and has fabulous drive-up appeal. Showcasing every possible amenity, the design elements in this sophisticated home are unparalleled. Details include 10’ and 11’-foot ceilings, spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hardwoods, custom cabinetry, deep molding, custom lighting and gorgeous quartzite, granite, marble and limestone finishes throughout. The approximately 4,981-square foot residence offers two stories, five bedrooms, five full and two-half baths, two gathering areas, two dining areas, on exterior and two interior fireplaces, two wet bars, a covered veranda, and a two-car garage with unfinished quarters above.

Enter through a wood-and-glass door to an inviting front foyer, which gleans with a sleek chandelier trimmed with deep molding, and handsome hardwoods, whose texture is deftly highlighted by a stairway with wrought iron and wood balusters leading upstairs to the second level. Providing great entertaining flow, arched entries lead to the study and the formal dining room, where handsome hardwood floors continue and also provide views of the front landscaped grounds. Capped by a cross-beamed ceiling with an iron chandelier, the richly stained intimate study is centered by a cast stone wood-burning fireplace and also features a large storage closet and leads through a butler’s pantry to the great room. Sliding French doors also allow entrance to the room. Graced by a gorgeous crystal-and-iron chandelier, the elegant dining room is spacious and also leads through a butler’s pantry to the kitchen.

The professional chef’s island kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, gorgeous quartzite counters, premier stainless steel appliances, including Wolf, SubZero and Bosch, dual sinks, a breakfast bar, butler’s pantry and a large walk-in pantry. The kitchen also opens to a spacious breakfast area, which is appointed with a stainless steel chandelier and overlooks the side grounds. The kitchen and breakfast area are also open to the great room, which is the heart of the home. Framed by a cast stone wood-burning fireplace and flanked by richly stained built-ins, the oversized great room also features a wall of paneled windows and French doors opening to the covered veranda. Conveniently serving the space is a quartzite-trimmed wet bar, which houses richly stained built-ins, wine racks and a stainless steel bar sink, wine cooler refrigerator and an ice maker. Two elegant powder rooms, a mud nook, and housekeeper’s desk area round out the first floor.

Second level of living is equally spacious and impressive. Crowned by a pop-up ceiling, the luxurious master suite’s credentials include an oversized bedroom with sitting area, gleaming hardwood floors, deep molding and built-ins. The nearby gorgeous marble master bath is graced with His and Hers vanities, a jetted tub, separate double steam shower and a room-size walk-in closet, which boasts a marble-topped island with abundant storage space. The four additional bedrooms range in size and style, and all with graceful molding, neutral carpeting and large walk-in closets. Serving the bedrooms are four elegant baths with fabulous marble, limestone, granite or tile finishes. Fully equipped, a large utility room houses built-ins with granite counters and a stainless steel sink and also provides room for a full-size washer and dryer and a floor drain.

Outside, the landscaped backyard grounds are perfect for entertaining! The covered veranda features graceful brick arched entries with a bead board ceiling and slate flooring and is also accented with a stone wood-burning fireplace, with a raised hearth and chimney breast wall. Additionally, the veranda showcases a built-in stainless steel grill and a quartzite-topped wet bar, with a slate backsplash and a stainless steel refrigerator. All set the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining. The veranda also overlooks scenic views of the verdant landscaped backyard. A two-car attached garage with guest quarters above completes this fabulous residence. Additional amenities include: stone and brick exterior, wood fence, copper gutters, gas lamps, abundant storage and a sprinkler and security system.

Outstanding Clean Line Mediterranean Showplace in Highland Park

Built by renowned custom builder Avida Custom Homes and situated in prestigious Highland Park just steps away from Flippen Park, this stunning clean line Mediterranean new construction showcases a finish-out of the highest quality and has fabulous drive-up appeal. The design elements in this spectacular residence are unparalleled. Details include 10-foot ceilings, spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hardwood floors, wrought iron detailing, antique reclaimed limestone wood-burning fireplaces and Italian wood chandeliers, deep cove molding, custom lighting, and gorgeous marble, travertine and limestone finishes throughout. The outstanding home offers approximately 5,361 square feet of living space, two stories, five bedrooms, six full and one-half baths, three entertaining areas, two dining areas, three interior fireplaces, two wet bars, a covered terrace with outdoor fireplace, pool, guest quarters and a two-car garage. Additionally, the guest quarters hold another 320 square feet and the covered terrace encompasses an additional 298 square feet. The two-story manse is in immaculate, move-in condition with the space, finish and amenities sought by any discerning buyer.

Through the double iron-and-glass doors, the exquisite entrance hall gleans with an antique bronze chandelier trimmed with deep cove molding and handsome hardwoods, whose texture is deftly highlighted by a gorgeous spiral stairway with wrought balusters leading upstairs to the second level. Providing for great entertaining flow, graceful arches properly accent entry to the formal areas, where deep cove molding and hardwood floors continue, and Palladian windows provide scenic views of the front landscaped grounds. The exquisite living room is oversized and centered by a fireplace with a fabulous antique French limestone mantel with Trumeau. Graced by a stunning oversized antique Italian wood chandelier, the spacious dining room also flows through a butler’s pantry to the kitchen.

The professional chef’s white Calcutta Regina marble kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, premier stainless steel appliances, including Wolf, SubZero, Bosch and Dacor, an expansive island with a stainless steel sink and a breakfast bar, a walk-in pantry, butler’s pantry and a large breakfast area, which provides art lighting and views of the side grounds. The kitchen also opens to an oversized great room, which is the heart of the home and features a fireplace with a stunning antique French limestone mantel with a flat screen television above. Additionally, floor-to-ceiling windows yield natural light on the hardwoods and overlook views of the covered terrace and gorgeous pool. A door also opens to the terrace. Nearby, French doors allow entrance to a private study, which is accented by a wall of built-ins with bookcases and an oversized stainless steel chandelier. A downstairs guest suite is appointed with a spacious bedroom, generous-sized walk-in closet and a gorgeous white Bianco Bella marble bath, which boasts a pedestal sink and a separate double shower. Conveniently serving the entertaining areas, a Siena Silver travertine-topped wet bar houses glass front top cabinets and a stainless steel bar sink and wine cooler refrigerator. A wrought iron door also opens to reveal a wine room, which is replete with wine racks. Adjacent, an exquisite powder room illuminated by fabulous antique Italian sconces also features a stunning marble baptism bowl and gorgeous limestone floors. Additionally, speakers for selected sound are located throughout the house. For added convenience, a mud nook and two storage closets round out the first floor.

Second level of living is equally impressive and subtly grand. Crowned by a coved pop-up ceiling, with a fabulous oversized antique Italian wood chandelier and surrounded by gleaming hardwoods, the lavish master suite is also appointed with a fireplace showcasing a gorgeous French limestone mantel with a flat screen television above, separate “His” and “Hers” palatial master baths and floor-to-ceiling windows, with elegant drapery, overlooking the pool and backyard. The nearby sumptuous “Hers” white Calcutta Regina marble bath is accented by a barrel vault ceiling with an Italian wood chandelier, dual vanity desk areas, a jetted tub, separate double steam shower and two huge walk-in closets. The “His” bath showcases handsome Winter Cloud marble counters with limestone floors, rich cabinetry, a large walk-in shower, room-sized closet with custom cabinetry and a marble wet bar with a bar sink and a stainless steel refrigerator. The adjoining three bedrooms range in size and style, and all with gleaming hardwoods, exquisite wall drapery or natural woven blinds, large walk-in closets and full elegant baths with marble or limestone finishes. Down the hall, a fully equipped utility room serves the area and houses London Grey limestone counters and floors, a stainless steel sink and also provides room for a full-size washer and dryer.

Outside, the gorgeous backyard grounds and pool set the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining. The expansive covered terrace is framed by a cast stone wood-burning fireplace and also features limestone floors, ceiling fans and overlooks incredible views of the stunning pool and spa with fountains. The two-car oversized detached garage reveals abundant storage and has full guest quarters above, which include an oversized living-bedroom area with a vaulted ceiling, stylish wall-to-wall sisal carpeting and natural woven blinds. An elegant full bath with Temby Quartz counters and marble floors completes this stunning residence. Additional amenities include: pier and beam foundation, stucco plaster over a block exterior, tile roof, surround sound system speakers, wood and iron fence, foam insulation, tankless water heaters, abundant storage, and a sprinkler and security system.