Situated on a 195′-foot deep lot in prestigious Highland Park within the award-winning Armstrong School District, this wonderful, completely remodeled 1920’s Country French residence has fabulous drive-up appeal. Details include high ceilings, spacious entertaining rooms, custom stucco walls, stained brick and hand-scraped hardwood floors, deep moldings, and architectural, recessed and decorative lighting throughout. The two-story home offers approximately 3,594 square feet, four bedrooms and three full and one-half baths, two entertaining areas, two dining areas, a covered patio, guest quarters, pool and a two-car garage.
Enter through double wood doors into an inviting front foyer, noting the tray ceiling accented with a decorative chandelier, stained brick flooring, plantation shutters and a coat closet. The entry flows into an impressive L-shaped gallery, opening to both the rear of the home and to the elegant formal rooms. Designed for great entertaining flow, the spacious formal rooms boast gleaming hand-scraped hardwood floors, deep moldings and also provide views of the front landscaped grounds. Centered by a wood-burning fireplace, with a slate surround, a wood-carved mantle, and flanked by art niches, the living room flows through graceful arches into the dining room. The light-filled dining room is appointed with an iron chandelier and art niches with built-in storage areas also flows into the kitchen. Completely remodeled, the gourmet kitchen is crowned by a wood-beamed ceiling and also showcases hand-scraped hardwood floors, richly-stained custom cabinetry, granite counters with a tumbled marble backsplash, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances and a farm sink, an island with a bar sink and breakfast bar, two wrought iron chandeliers, and a built-in flat screen television. A see-through window also looks into the family room. Capped by a wood-beamed ceiling, the large family room is highlighted by a wood-burning fireplace with a raised hearth, stained brick floors and also overlooks the outdoor patio. Conveniently serving the area is a fully-equipped wet bar, which houses richly-stained custom cabinetry, granite counters with a tumbled marble backsplash, and a stainless steel bar sink, ice maker and wine cooler refrigerator. Providing an abundance of natural light, French doors line the gallery area and open to the entertaining backyard. A staircase leads upstairs to the second level and a half-bath completes the first floor.
In addition to the three upstairs bedrooms and three full baths, the spacious master suite’s credentials include a tray ceiling, a wood-burning fireplace with a raised hearth, plantation shutters, and gleaming hardwood floors. An incredible spa-like master bath features slate walls and Bali rock floors, a soaking tub, separate steam shower, pedestal sink, and a skylight. Adjacent to the bath is a vanity desk area with built-ins, and a large walk-in closet. The bedroom next to the master has been converted into an additional master closet, which includes a tray ceiling, custom built-ins, carpeting, plantation shutters and two large closets. This room can easily be converted back into a bedroom if needed. The additional two bedrooms are generous-sized and also include tray ceilings, two large closets, plantation shutters, as well as hardwood floors. One of the bedrooms features a gorgeous white marble bath with a jetted tub. A hall bath with ceramic tile serves the additional bedrooms. Additionally, a utility closet provides room for a full-size washer and dryer.
The outdoor living space is perfect for entertaining. Marked by wood-beamed columns and fencing, a covered patio has wood decking, ceiling fans and also overlooks a fabulous salt-water pool with spa and a large uncovered patio area with Oklahoma Mountain Gold flagstone. A two-car garage, with abundant storage, has guest quarters or a cabana attached. The guest quarters include a living area/bedroom with Spanish tile floors, deep moldings, a ceiling fan, sound system speakers, and a full bath with closet. Additional amenities include: plantation shutters, ceiling fans, a wood-and-stucco fence, and a security and sprinkler system.
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