Viewing Listing MLS# 1520665

Truly incredible estate home on the Chanticleer golf course overlooking holes 3, 4, 9 and 18. You must see this home in person to understand and appreciate the grandeur and quality of craftsmanship and construction. Designed by renowned architect William Baker, known for his classical architectural designs, this home is featured in one of many books of Mr. Bakers work. This particular design incorporates timeless, elegant architecture with cozy family-oriented areas to enjoy. Upon entering through the double mahogany doors, you are greeted by a magnificent foyer with stately columns, intricately designed marble floors and fabulous 32 high grand rotunda. On opposite sides of the foyer, you find a full mahogany walled study with a fireplace, built-in bookcases, hidden closets and across from that a banquet sized dining room that includes a large closet that provides easy access to all your entertaining needs. The remaining first floor consists of a huge and elegantly appointed living room with a gas log fireplace, heavy moldings and a wall of windows overlooking the expansive patio (1,650 sq ft to include gazebo) and golf course views; a large remodeled kitchen with 2 dishwashers, and a separate sub zero freezer and refrigerator; bar area, breakfast/morning room, den with wormy cypress paneling throughout and 18 vaulted ceilings and includes built-in bookcases and stone fireplace extending the full 18 height with gas logs. Additionally, there is a butlers pantry/wet bar, a massive master suite, separate guest room and bathroom, large laundry room and 2 half baths. The master bath features 2 water closets, 2 large walk-in closets, double vanities, a large, jetted tub and a steam shower. The living room and master bedroom include a wall of windows and doors overlooking the expansive patio and fountain and have fabulous golf course views. Access to this patio area include breakfast room, den, living room and master bedroom. On the second floor you find 3 large bedrooms just off the rotunda area, each with a separate ensuite bathroom. One of these bedrooms can be considered a second master. On one end of the second floor, you have a second laundry room incorporated with a large room that can be a holiday wrapping room, craft or sewing room or additional office. Connected to this area is a large, carpeted storage room. Across from this area is a huge playroom for children or grandchildren to include a closet and bathroom so it can be used as an additional bedroom. On the opposite side of the second story is a bonus/ rec room with fabulous views of the golf course and includes a walk-in closet and full bathroom, making it a bedroom option as well. Across the hall from here you find a very large, carpeted room that is currently being used for storage. At the end of the hall is a door providing easy walk-in attic access. The lower level provides a recreational area and sitting area with 2 fireplaces, a full kitchen, exercise room and sauna, half bath and large bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Additional adjoining rooms are currently being used for storage but are completely finished except for flooring selection. Two walk-in mechanical rooms provide easy access to all systems. In total this house has over 12,000 sq ft of heated and cooled space. There are 6 bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms and 3 half baths. Every space in the house, except for the two mechanical rooms, is heated and cooled. There is a 3-car garage with separate bays. All HVAC units were replaced in 2021 and 3 water heaters replaced in 2020.