当您走近由青铜狮子守卫着的宏伟锻铁大门时，您将立刻为别墅真真切切的美丽设计所吸引。位于美国马里兰州波托马克的房产，其为Villa dei Leoni别墅，是建筑商帕特里克·卡莱南（Patrick Cullinane）与传奇建筑公司Wilfrid Worland的合作成果，投入了无数人力，采用最优质的建筑材料，耗费了现业主数百万美元，才打造出这处拥有美好愿景的房产，完美改变了人们对住宅的惯有看法。沿着逐渐倾斜的车道往上走，绿树成荫的道路通向宏伟的停车场，中间设有一座意大利风格喷泉，营造了一种宁静惬意的范围，并向您展现这栋超棒宅邸。穿过由帕台农神庙式柱子支撑的宽阔前门廊，再走进拱形锻铁正门，将来到采用精湛工艺打造而成的宏伟门厅。交叉网格大理石地板在头顶水晶枝形吊灯的照耀下闪闪发光，多处石膏线脚精准复刻了托马斯·杰弗森·蒙蒂塞洛（Thomas Jeffersons Monticello）的作品。穿过右边区域的三扇优雅拱门，就来到了正式餐厅，那里十分宽敞，优雅的大理石壁炉是一大亮点，顶部是水晶烛台，与枝形吊灯和烟熏镜面相得益彰。采用法式丝绸内衬的正式客厅就在宏伟门厅的正前方，弧形落地窗俯瞰着后草坪。镶板藏书室是彰显大师级木制品的经典之作，让人不禁回想起黄金时代豪华远洋客轮上的头等舱吸烟室。厨师级厨房是完美融合复古工艺和现代便利设施的典范，内设定制的嵌入式家具级橱柜和可容纳沃尔夫（Wolf）牌、美诺（Miele）牌和Thermador牌厨具的石英台面。主楼层铺设了人字形斜纹橡木地板，设有沾泥物品/湿衣物寄存室，配备额外的全尺寸Sub-Zero牌冰箱/冰柜。位于楼上区域的主疗养室内设有私密起居室，配有温馨的樱桃木橡木大理石壁炉，透过落地窗可欣赏后草坪的葱郁景观，还设有一个私人阳台，是您在早晨享用咖啡的理想去处。大理石主浴室通向壮观的定制更衣室，更衣室内配有许多内置橱柜和独立的中央岛台。低楼层是休闲娱乐的最佳空间，那里设有餐厅大小的吧台、配备大理石壁炉的休息区和专用台球室。后方的户外区域是一个真正展现着魔力的地方，设有带顶凉亭、贯穿各处的天然大理石铺筑地面和由刘易斯·阿奎特（Lewis Aquatech）设计的小型泳池（带有喷泉和自动遮罩）。别墅还拥有独立游泳池和可提供额外住宿空间的马车房。别墅的一大亮点就是容量为200,000加仑的定制淡水池塘，池塘配备工业级过滤设施和计算机控制的井水系统，为这处占地10英亩的房产提供服务。还有另外两个定制池塘，一个容量为12,000加仑，另一个容量为5,000加仑，安静地映衬着一大片广阔草坪。为了打造一处最出众的宅邸，别墅在施工过程中可谓不计成本，一切设施均按照最高标准建造而成，例如分为58片区域的无线灌溉系统和花费百万美元的喷泉网络。使用期长达50年的石板屋顶、化粪池系统、丙烷罐、七区地热采暖通风与空调系统和定制的Lepage牌窗户等是耗资数百万美元选用的部分设施，将本住宅升级至世界一流水准。商用级快思聪（Crestron）牌视听系统可实现真正的智能家居，涵盖设施包括控制摄像头、采暖通风与空调系统、灌溉系统、路创（Lutron）牌照明设施、环绕音响设施和遍布住宅各处的电视机。现业主不遗余力地建造了这栋无与伦比的别墅，确保这处10英亩房产的每一处空间都达到绝对完美。Villa dei Leoni别墅就像所有值得收藏的钟表或艺术品一样，数量有限，价值连城。欢迎了解/选购美国马里兰州波托马克房产。
Upon approaching grand wrought iron gates guarded by bronze lions, one is immediately taken by unmistakable beauty. A collaboration between builder Patrick Cullinane and legendary architect Wilfrid Worland, Villa dei Leoni is the result of countless man-hours, the finest materials, and millions of dollars invested by the current owners to create a vision that completely alters the perception of what a home can be. Ascending the gradually inclined driveway, the tree line eventually gives way to a grand motor court anchored by a central Italianate fountain giving off a peaceful ambiance and properly introducing the estate. Striding across the wide front portico framed by Parthenon-esque columns through the arched, wrought iron main entrance, masterful craftsmanship welcomes you in the grand foyer. Cross-hatched marble flooring shine under the crystal chandelier overhead, and the multi-piece plaster moldings are an exact replica of those found in Thomas Jeffersons Monticello. To the right, through three elegant archways, lies the formal dining room, a generously proportioned space whose focal point is an elegant marble fireplace topped by crystal sconces to match the chandelier and smoked mirror. The French-silk-lined formal living room is directly ahead of the grand foyer, with a curved window wall overlooking the rear lawn. A paneled library is a showcase of master millwork and harkens back to the first-class smoking rooms aboard sumptuous ocean liners during the golden age of travel. Perhaps the best example of old-world craftsmanship blended with modern conveniences is found in the chefs kitchen, where bespoke, inlaid furniture-grade cabinetry and quartz countertops host Wolf, Miele, and Thermador appliances. Herringbone Chevron oak floors and a mudroom complete with an additional full-size Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer complete the main level. Upstairs, the owners retreat boasts an intimate sitting room, a warm cherry oak marbleized fireplace, and lush views of the rear lawn via either the wall of windows or a private balcony ideal for morning cappuccinos. The marble-lined owners bath flows into a spectacular custom dressing room with built-ins and a center island of its own. The lower level is a central location for entertaining, with its restaurant-sized bar, sitting area with a marble fireplace, and a dedicated billiards room. The rear exterior is where the magic can truly be found, hosting a covered loggia, natural marble pavers running throughout, and a Lewis Aquatech designed lap pool with fountains and automatic cover. Separate pool and carriage houses provide additional accommodation. The main showstopper is a custom 200,000-gallon freshwater pond served by industrial-grade filtration and computer-controlled well systems running throughout the ten-acre property. Two additional custom ponds one 12,000 gallons and the other 5,000 establish a tranquil backdrop to the sprawling lawn. Not a penny has been spared in creating what must be one of the most over-engineered residences in existence everything has been built to the highest of standards, such as the 58-zone wireless irrigation system and million-dollar fountain network. The 50-year slate roof, septic system, propane tanks, seven zone geothermal HVAC, and custom Lepage windows are all amongst the millions of dollars spent upgrading the property to its current world-class standards. A commercial-grade Crestron audio/visual system allows for a true smart home, controlling cameras, HVAC, irrigation, Lutron lighting, surround sound, and televisions throughout the home. The current owners left no stone unturned when making this property one-of-a-kind, ensuring every inch of its ten-acre expanse was finished to absolute perfection. Villa dei Leoni, like any collectible timepiece or fine work of art, is finite in quantity and irreplaceable in nature.
