Magnificent Highland Park estate is reminiscent of a villa nestled in the hills of Tuscany. This grand energy efficient, 9,219 square foot home offers superb craftsmanship and unequaled quality. The inviting stone walkway leads to a large courtyard and covered entry that welcomes you with an impressive carved door. Entering the foyer you view the spacious and elegant formal areas that offer a glimpse of the spectacular construction of this exquisite home.
Main living areas offer high ceilings, stone fireplaces, gorgeous moldings, beautiful chandeliers, imported Ipe walnut floors and distinct ceiling treatments. The great room has an impressive vaulted beamed ceiling and offers a handsome stone mantled fireplace, bookcases, built-ins and adjoins the gourmet kitchen and breakfast areas with top of the line appliances including a gourmet coffee station, Advantium speed cooking oven/microwave, large serving station, bay window and views of the spacious grounds. A pre-wired media room with multi level seating, fully equipped wet bar and second powder room complete this area. The huge veranda boasts a fireplace, is pre-wired for a flat screen television and has recessed Phantom screens around the perimeter.
The downstairs resort style master suite offers a separate rotunda style sitting room with fireplace, a coffee bar and overlooks the grounds. A five star bath has double vanities, two commode closets, large double shower with numerous spray heads and a bubble jetted tub. The two enormous walk-in closets offer California pull down rods and numerous built-ins. The private study is adjacent to the master and has handsome paneled wood with bookshelves and also a secret entry door from his master closet. Downstairs also has a lovely guest room and bath, a convenient elevator and a wine closet.
Upstairs are four impressive size bedrooms with private baths, large walk-in closets, built-ins, beautiful moldings, attractive ceiling treatments and lovely views of the grounds. Additionally there is an exceptionally large game room, exercise room and craft room and a third half bath.
This incredible green built home offers energy efficient foam insulation, windows and doors, variable speed 18 Seer air and heat systems, Cat-5 wiring, four car garage and numerous other amenities befitting this estate.
Exclusions: See Listing Agent.