Custom French Provincial estate home in sought after Paternal Gift Farm! Premier lot in the heart of this beautiful equestrian community - central to the neighborhood, yet property lines shared only with the horses! Bring your own horse or simply enjoy viewing them right from your own backyard! This classic home has been exceptionally maintained and loaded with upgrades, including a two-level 1200 sq ft sunroom/office addition, natural hardwood floors and extraordinary customized trim and molding throughout. Natural hardwoods include 3/5/7 alternating width oak floors (finished in place) throughout entire downstairs and the majority of the upstairs. The home boasts three finished levels and an open and airy floor plan with tons of natural light emanating thru the kitchen, sunroom and the entire home. As you enter through the stately wood front door, the two-story foyer beckons you to the expansive great room with gas fireplace and majestic hearth and mantle, French doors to beautiful stone patio, entry to light-filled large sunroom, and connection to office with custom Cherry built-ins. The adjoining kitchen will make you want to cook all day with granite countertops, gorgeous pendant lights over center island with bar seating, upgraded windows, 42” custom cabinets, tile backsplash, Subzero refrigerator, GE 6 burner gas stove, double-oven, Bosch dishwasher, microwave, space for large table and sideboards. Rounding out the first floor is a formal dining room, two powder rooms, a laundry room with washer and dryer and chute, and plenty of closets and storage. Top level features 4 bedrooms, a bonus room, a second office and three full baths. Owner’s suite has double-door entry, beautiful hardwood floors, gas fireplace, wood blinds, access to a huge office (bonus room), French doors to balcony and ceiling fan. En suite bath boasts quartz counter tops, dual sink vanity with Waterworks faucets from France, free-standing soaking tub, custom tiled shower and a never-ending closet with loads of Cherry built-ins, and even a fridge for late night cocktails! Other three bedrooms are large – two sharing a bath with Restoration Hardware vanity and the fourth bedroom with its own full bath, attached bonus room for games/reading/hobbies and tons of storage. Lower level is completely finished and invites socializing and getting fit with large family room with built-in storage seating, game room, exercise room with mat floor, mounted ballet bar with fully mirrored wall, full bath, workshop and utility room for home mechanics. Additional features include 16 kw generator, 4-zone HVAC, central vacuum for all 3 floors, Leafguard gutter system, water treatment system, whole house humidifier, and French doors at every exit. New roof 2015, transferrable warranty (25 years workmanship, material and labor 50 years)
Spectacular 3-car garage with built-ins, grand arched doors, granite floor, extra fridge and driveway with basketball hoop and room for 9 cars easily. Enjoy the rich scenery from multiple outdoor seating spots, front and back. Take in beautiful sunsets over the pasture from your Tuscan fountain seating area and grow veggies in the vegetable garden. Relax at the end of the day with a glass of wine while sitting on the back porch and catching up on the day’s events. Professional mature landscaping with cherry blossoms and extensive hardscaping. This home has it all – soaring ceilings and grandeur for all your entertaining needs yet this is a quiet home with peaceful spots to enjoy morning coffee or reading a book. Surrounded by nature with both walking and riding paths, a community gazebo and fishing pond and a storage shed for boats and horse trailers. Privacy and seclusion while close to major arteries, shopping, post office, restaurants and Schooley Mill Park. Location, location, location! This home is a shining star not to be missed!