Wonderful Highland Park Lot
Situated in prestigious Highland Park, this wonderful lot is located within the Bradfield Independent School District and has great drive-up appeal! The property is also located within walking distance to Whole Foods, shopping and nearby parks. Building permits and building plans for a 4,500-square foot home are included in the sales price (value of $45,000)! Drive by to view and call agent for more information.
University Park Tuscan Residence
This fabulous Tuscan-style residence is situated in prestigious University Park with great drive-up appeal! The wonderful residence is a showcase of craftsmanship throughout its spacious rooms. Details include 10-foot ceilings downstairs, spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hardwood floors, hand-finished walls, elegant molding and millwork, lighting treatments and wrought iron detailing throughout. The two-story residence offers 4,297 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, four full and one-half baths, three living areas, two dining areas, a fireplace, wet and dry bars, covered patio and a two-car garage.
Through the wood door, the elegant two-story entrance hall gleans with an iron chandelier, hand-finished walls and handsome hardwood floors, whose texture is deftly highlighted by a stairway with gorgeous wood and wrought iron balusters leading upstairs to the second level. Providing great entertaining flow and a sense of openness, the front foyer is flanked by elegant formal rooms and also leads to the rear of the home. Graceful arches properly accent entry to the formal areas, where richly stained hardwood floors continue and light-filled windows provide views of the front landscaped grounds. High ceilings in the formal rooms are trimmed with deep crown molding and millwork. The living room, with its tray ceiling, is spacious and perfect for entertaining. Graced by an iron chandelier, the dining room also flows through a large butler’s pantry to the kitchen. The oversized professional chef’s kitchen, whose space and plan befits the home, showcases richly stained cabinetry, granite counters with a tumbled marble backsplash, premier stainless steel appliances, a large island with bar sink, a storage and two pantry closets, and a granite-topped bar serving area and large breakfast area, which both open to the family room. The oversized family room is the heart of the home. Framed by a cast stone wood-burning fireplace, the incredible living room is crowned with a two-story cross-beamed ceiling and also features clerestory windows and double French doors opening to the covered patio, providing an abundance of light. An iron-grilled Juliet balcony also looks down to the first floor. Conveniently serving the area is a wet bar, which features granite counters, a bar sink and stainless steel wine cooler refrigerator. Perfect for guests, a downstairs bedroom is spacious and is replete with hardwood floors, window coverings, two closets and an elegant travertine bath. A mud room, which opens to the garage, and powder room round out the first floor.
Second level of living is equally impressive. Capped by a tray ceiling, the luxurious master suite is appointed with hardwood floors, hand-finished walls, deep molding and a gorgeous travertine bath, which has a richly-stained L-shaped vanity with His and Hers sinks, a jet tub, separate double shower and a room-size walk-in closet. The additional two bedrooms are generous-sized, and all feature neutral carpeting, window coverings and large closets. Serving the bedrooms are two baths with tumbled marble counters and ceramic tile floors. The nearby game room is spacious and accented with neutral carpeting, window coverings and a wall of richly stained built-ins, with a desk area, space for a big screen television and microwave, abundant storage and a dry bar with stainless steel refrigerator. French doors open to reveal the iron-grilled Juliet balcony that looks down to the family room. Down the hall is a fully equipped utility room, which houses built-ins with a stainless steel sink and room for a full size washer and dryer. Outside, the wonderful backyard is perfect for entertaining. The outdoor patio showcases arched columns, a ceiling fan, slate-like patterned concrete floors and also overlooks views of large landscaped backyard grounds. A two-car oversized attached garage opens to the backyard and an automatic gate completes this wonderful family home. Additional amenities include: stone, brick and stucco exterior, wood fence, ceiling fans, window coverings, abundant storage and a security and sprinkler system.
Wonderful University Park Traditional
Seller offers 90% financing available to the Buyer!
This fabulous two-story traditional residence is situated in prestigious University Park on an 88’ x 150’ corner lot with great drive-up appeal. The wonderful family home offers 4,982-square foot of living space, six bedrooms, four full baths, spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hardwood floors, deep molding and lighting treatments throughout.
Enter into an inviting front foyer, which opens to an oversized formal living and dining room combination, both showcasing hardwood floors, lovely dentil molding and windows overlooking the front landscaped grounds – all providing for great entertaining flow. Nearby, a gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with a hand painted blue and white tile backsplash and ample counter and cabinet space, an island with wood chop block top, deep breakfast bar, and a breakfast area. The appliance package includes an electric cooktop, built-in microwave with vent system for the cooktop, double ovens, a compactor, pantry, desk area and a large opening over the sink that provides views into the family room. Entertaining is effortless in the family room, which is the heart of the home. Capped by a two-story bead board ceiling, the family room is framed by a wood-burning fireplace, which is appointed with a brick surround with a raised hearth and chimney breast and is also flanked by built-ins with bookshelves, providing for abundant storage. The space also features hardwood floors and wood windows, which overlook views of the beautiful pool and spa. A large Palladian window with French windows and a door yield natural light on the hardwoods and opens to a large patio. Downstairs, there are two spacious bedrooms. One of the bedrooms is adorned with a gas log fireplace, a built-in bookcase, two closets and light-filled windows. The second bedroom also has two closets and features views to the front of the house and to a walled private patio area. A large hall bath conveniently serves the bedrooms and the first floor. Providing access to the outside, a utility room is equipped with a sink and has room for a full-size washer and dryer and a refrigerator or freezer.
Second level of living is equally spacious. The lovely master suite is spacious and includes a sitting area, with French doors opening to a small balcony overlooking the den, three closets and a master bath with jet tub and a separate shower. There are three additional bedrooms and two full baths, which are all generous-sized and include large closets. A detached two-car garage boasts upstairs guest quarters, which includes a large vaulted living area/bedroom, a kitchenette with a sink, two-burner cooktop and a small refrigerator, and a full bath and two closets. Outsidse, the large patio overlooks views of the lovely landscaped backyard grounds, a wonderful pool and spa and a private patio off two of the bedrooms.
Stunning Mediterranean Showplace in Highland Park
Situated in prestigious Highland Park and within the award winning Armstrong School District, this stunning Mediterranean style residence with a contemporary influence has been completely remodeled and expanded to perfection. Details include an open floor plan, clean lines, spacious entertaining rooms, 10-foot ceilings, reclaimed wide plank hardwood floors, wood windows, museum finish walls, wrought iron detailing, custom lighting and sound system speakers throughout. The 5,668-square foot sophisticated home offers three stories, six bedrooms and eight full and one-half baths, five entertaining areas, two dining areas, three fireplaces, two wet bars, two verandas, a pool and a two-car garage with automatic gate.
Through the double wood-and-glass doors, the exquisite formal living room gleans with white museum finish walls and handsome reclaimed wide plank hardwoods, whose texture is deftly highlighted by a curving stairway with wrought iron balusters leading upstairs to the second level. Wide plank hardwood floors continue to the study and to the rear of the home, which opens to the pool with fountains. Centered by a fireplace with a tumbled marble surround and a wood beamed mantle, the study also features Palladium wood windows providing views of the front landscaped grounds and is served by a full bath. Light-filled French doors also open to an open side veranda, which is appointed with gorgeous limestone decking and also has access to the family room. Next to the staircase, the living room steps up to a piano room, which is served by a wet bar. Adjacent is the spacious formal dining room, which is graced by views of the side veranda and conveniently flows to both the family room and to the kitchen, providing great entertaining flow. The heart of the home is the oversized great room, which is framed by a fireplace with bricks reclaimed from the Boston Harbor and features indoor/outdoor living with French doors opening to the side veranda and a removable wall (Lanai Sliding Wall System), which opens to the covered veranda and fabulous pool. The family room also opens to the professional chef’s kitchen showcasing high gloss white lacquered cabinetry, cutting board countertops, premier stainless steel appliances, an oversized island with breakfast bar seating and a SubZero wine cellar. A utility room is fully equipped and a powder bath rounds out the first floor.
Second level of living is equally impressive. Centered by a fireplace, with a tumbled marble surround and a wood beamed mantle with art niche above, the lavish master suite is also appointed with 100% wool carpeting, a tumbled marble-topped wet bar, separate “His” and “Hers” palatial master baths and a wall of windows overlooking the pool. The master suite is also wired for a home theater and showcases an automated recessed theater screen and a professional projection system. The nearby sumptuous “Hers” bath is graced with limestone counters and walls and heated slate floors. The exquisite space also has a vanity desk, jetted chromotherapy tub, separate double steam shower, toilet room with bidet and a room size walk-in closet. The “His” bath is accented with richly stained cabinetry, glass-tile counters, tumbled marble floors, separate shower and a huge walk-in closet. The adjoining four bedrooms on the second floor range in size and style, two with Juliet balconies and all with wood windows and large closets. The three baths are elegant with travertine or slate. Adjacent to the master suite is also a large game room, which is capped by a vaulted ceiling and also has two storage closets and a full tumbled marble bath. The game room may also be used as a seventh bedroom. A private guest suite is located on the third floor and showcases a large living room, with a vaulted painted beamed ceiling, neutral carpeting and two storage closets. The nearby bedroom is oversized and boasts a full travertine bath.
Outside, a covered veranda features a bead board ceiling with ceiling fans, cedar columns, limestone decking and a stainless steel grill with black granite counters and a bar sink. The veranda also overlooks incredible views of a shimmering saltwater pool and spa with fountains. Perfect for entertaining guests, the attached two-car garage is air-conditioned and appointed with faux hardwood floors, white high gloss lacquered cabinets, track lighting, sound system speakers and double French doors opening to the pool area. All set the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining.
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