Wonderful Devonshire Colonial on a 0.46-Acre Corner Lot
Situated in prestigious Devonshire in the Park Cities Vicinity, this wonderful Colonial residence is nestled on a 0.46-acre corner lot with great drive-up appeal. This is a fabulous opportunity to remodel the home to your perfection! Details include spacious entertaining rooms, neutral carpeting, molding, lighting treatments and abundant storage throughout. The lovely two-story family home offers approximately 5,216 square feet of living space, five bedrooms, four full and one half baths, three entertaining areas, two dining areas, two fireplaces, a wet bar, patio, cabana, pool and a three-car garage.
Through the wood and leaded glass door, the inviting front foyer gleans with decorative molding and handsome granite patterned floors. Providing great entertaining flow, graceful arches properly accent entry to the formal areas, where light-filled windows provide views of the front landscaped grounds. The oversized living room is centered by a wood-burning fireplace with a marble surround and a wood carved mantle and also is appointed with built-in bookcases, neutral carpeting and decorative molding. Graced by elegant wainscoting, neutral carpeting and a brass chandelier, the dining room also flows through a large hallway with a storage/linen closet to the nearby kitchen. The spacious kitchen is accented by special finished cabinetry, granite counters with a ceramic tiled backsplash, an island, two pantry closets, and an adjacent large breakfast room, which has special finished wainscoting and a desk area flanked by built-ins. The oversized family room is the heart of the home. Framed by a wood-burning fireplace, with brick covered chimney breast and a granite surround with a wood carved mantle, the family room also features built-ins, with space for a big screen television and entertainment equipment, two storage closets and also overlooks views of the wonderful pool area. Conveniently serving the area is a wet bar, which boasts granite counters, a bar sink and ice maker. Of the five bedrooms, two of them are located downstairs. The downstairs master suite is spacious and showcases neutral carpeting, window coverings, two large closets and nearby His and Hers master baths, which are appointed with large vanity desks, a tub, dual shower and a huge walk-in closet. The second bedroom is oversized with views of the front grounds and also includes neutral carpeting, window coverings and a large walk-in closet. Fully-equipped, a utility room houses built-ins with a sink area, an electric oven, utility closet and room for a full size washer and dryer and a freezer (or a second dryer). A door leads to the outdoors. Nearby, a staircase leads to the second floor and a powder room rounds out the first floor.
Second level of living is equally spacious. Ascending the stairway, first stop is an oversized exercise room, which is capped by a tray ceiling and also features rubber flooring, built-ins and a closet. The additional three bedrooms are generous-sized, some with built-in desks and bookcases and all with neutral carpeting and large walk-in closets. Two lovely full baths serve the bedrooms. Down the hall is a project room, which is ideal for additional storage. Lastly, at the end of the hall is a large mechanical room for easy maintenance of air and heating systems. Outside, a breezeway leads to both the pool area and to the garage. Perfect for entertaining guests, a large outdoor patio overlooks views of the shimmering pool area. An oversized three-car garage with cabana completes this wonderful family home. Additional amenities include: brick and siding exterior, wood and chain link fence, ceiling fans, window coverings, abundant storage, with more than 30 closets and several attics, and a security and sprinkler system.
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