This spectacular, updated and upgraded estate with a northern feel is twice the home you will see anywhere in this price range. Custom-designed by the owner/architect, the entire property is well thought out for both function & appearance with 5786 SF of air-conditioned living space. Quality construction has resulted in lower than expected maintenance costs for a home of this size. In addition to the 5 bedrooms, there is a media room, 3 multi-purpose bonus rooms, an air conditioned workshop, a 3.5-car garage, & a 6-car garage with race-deck style flooring. Outside, everyone can enjoy 3 large porches with wood ceilings & outdoor speakers, a screened lanai with an oversized, solar-heated pool with fountain, & a large, fenced, grassy courtyard with an 8x8 play fort on this 2.26 acre lot. Beautiful landscaping & fencing provide a serene & quite ambiance. Wood floors grace the primary living areas with carpet in the family room, bedrooms, & bonus rooms & marble, slate, & tile in the baths & laundry room. Stone & slate highlight the kitchen, baths & the wood-burning fireplace. The attractive, practical kitchen, includes double ovens plus microwave, a 5-burner cook top with hood vented to the outside, plenty of cabinets, granite counters, & a walk-in pantry. The master suite & a guest room are on the first floor with 3 more bedrooms with walk-in closets, 2 baths & a study area upstairs. The master suite includes a sitting area, 2 walk-in closets with organizers, plus his & her baths with a wonderful, shared shower. Also on the main floor is a parlor-style living room, dining room, media room which may also be a den or study, a powder room, & a full cabana bath. In addition to the bonus rooms, workshop, garages & attic space, extra closets have been included to provide outstanding storage. |