Spectacular frame Italianate style residence was built in 1879 and is one of the few of this unique style to survive in Texas. A magnificent exterior is fashioned with an off-center campanile type tower, wide bracketed eaves and a low pitched hip roof.This elegant property is part of The Belford Historic District in Georgetown and was added to the National Register in 1970.While keeping the historic integrity of the home, numerous structural and artistic remodeling projects have culminated in a modern masterpiece with every conceivable amenity. This notable residence includes 4 bedrooms and 5.5 baths. The footprint of the home has been greatly enhanced in recent years with the addition of a wing which resembles a carriage house, four car garage with a large heated and cooled closet, porte-cochere enhanced with inlaid brick and ascreened patio that doubles as a summer kitchen.The main ki tchen is an epicurean delight fitted with a professional 6 burner gas Wolf range with full double ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerator and 75 bottle wine storage, 2 Bosch dishwashers, ice maker, double-beveled exotic granite, hand painted subway tile backsplash and artisan vent hood. The hand-crafted cabinets have extensive faceted dentil moldings and glass insets. Adjacent to the kitchen is the completely outfitted utility room with Sub-Zero refrigerato r and freezer, abundant storage and central vacuum system.Dine in either the breakfast room, trimmed with tasteful wainscoting or the grand dining room complete with gas fireplace.The formal living room is graced with a picturesque bay window, distinctive cranberry glass light fixture and a second gas fireplace. The finished out summer kitchen is equipped with a gas grill and refrigerator with space to relax as refreshing breezes waft through the phantom screens. Step outside to the flourishing garden where a concrete pad has been prepared for a future gazebo. A wood paneled elevator provides an easy lift to the second story. Large master suite is luxurious; a picture of refinement and tranquility. Individual his and hers bathrooms have cozy heated floors and embellished tile work. Her bathroom is adorned with hand etched glass panels and antique leaded bevel glass insets, a generous so aking tub and separate shower. The focal point of his master bath is an inviting Roma steam shower. The adjacent morning room entices with a coffee bar, highlighted with upper cabinets made from English pub doors. Flanking the "his" area is a home office with wrap around granite desk and pocket doors for privacy.There are three other distinct bedrooms, each with artfully designed en suite bathrooms. Numerous entertaining options have been realize d with the addition of a sizable well-equipped game room and sophisticated media room. An ornamental octagon shaped cupola is the hub of this section of the upstairs with high placed windows that draw in light and add dimension to the area. A sizable walk out sun deck looks out over the extensive landscaped private grounds.The entire property is fenced butmost notably the front is enclosed with craftsman hewn ironwork that follow the design of in tegrated antique gates and railings.
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