An entry vestibule and large center foyer welcome visitors to this exceptional home. Broad archways open to the living and dining rooms creating an open flow ideal for entertaining on a grand scale. The sweeping formal living room features a hardwood floor, crown moulding, recessed lighting and stunning gas-operated fireplace with
marble surround and ornate wooden mantel. A bowed wall, with floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooks the deep front lawn. Spacious enough for every occasion, the formal dining room offers a marble tile floor with contrasting marble border, crown moulding and crystal chandelier. Echoing the living room, a bowed wall, with floor-to-ceiling
windows, expands the room and ensures abundant natural light. A swinging door opens to the kitchen, and two doors lead to the sun room. A quiet, first level retreat, the sun room is ringed with floor-to-ceiling jalousie windows. A doorway provides egress to the rear patio and parking area.
A flawless marriage of beauty and function, the gourmet, eat-in kitchen offers solid maple, raised panel cabinets with green marble counter tops and a glazed tile backsplash. A large center island provides additional space for storage and preparation, and a wrap-around desk serves as a convenient message and planning center. Appliances include a Viking Professional six-burner gas range with brass hardware, integrated exhaust hood, General Electric Monogram refrigerator with freezer drawer, integrated Bosch dishwasher and under mounted double sink with disposal. The breakfast nook has paneled wainscoting, banquette seating and a lighted ceiling fan. Doorways lead to the family room, inner vestibule and rear patio where an outdoor kitchen makes family barbecues or entertaining guests a pleasure. A wood-burning fireplace, with raised stone hearth and floor-to-ceiling stone surround, serves as the imposing focal point of the spacious family room. Ideally suited for casual entertaining, the family room also features an ornately carved wet bar with mirrored glass shelving, stainless steel sink and Marvel wine cooler. Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves line three of the wood-paneled walls, and large windows overlook the rear patio. A double door opens to the hallway off the center foyer opposite an archway leading to the living room. Completely remodeled, the nearby powder room is equipped with a marble tile floor with mosaic tile accents, built-in vanity with marble counter top and glass vessel sink and two pendant light fixtures.
The first level master suite is composed of a private antechamber (with double closet), bedroom, dressing room and two full baths. With sufficient space to accommodate a sitting or study area, the master bedroom features a hardwood floor, crown moulding, lighted ceiling fan and directional track lighting. The dressing room includes a built-in dressing table and three closets. Accessed via the dressing room, the first bath is equipped with a tumbled marble floor with mosaic tile and river stone border, marble tile walls, spa tub with marble tile surround, vanity and bidet. Accessible directly from the bedroom, the second bath offers a tile floor, tile half-wall and built-in vanity with marble counter top. The two baths share a glass-enclosed shower with tile surround. A center foyer, four additional bedrooms, full hall bath and attic storage comprise the second level. Three of the bedrooms include hardwood floors, with neutral wall-to-wall carpeting in the fourth. Situated on the lower level, the guest/au pair room enjoys access to a full bath with tile floor, pedestal sink and glass-enclosed shower. An office, recreation room, center foyer, laundry, workshop and two storage rooms complete the lower level.