Looking for refined, convenient living in your own Park? This elegant home lives in the middle of 2.6 acres less than Two miles from downtown, less than a mile to the Bypass and a stone's throw to Grace St. Park. The house and grounds have been lovingly improved and meticulously maintained for the last 29 years and entertains beautifully inside and out. Arrive at the entrance gate at the end of Forest Lane. Gas lamps sit atop the brick columns providing the welcome of soft flickering evening light to your guests. Pass through the entrance feature and brick columned, wrought iron fence onto the Magnolia, Azalea, Camellia and Dogwood lined drive up to the house. A Federal style front door surround with finely detailed triangular pediment and pilasters flanked by large gas lanterns draw you into the home. Heavy moldings throughout with wonderful detail and gorgeous hardwood catch the eye. To the right is the master bedroom suite with its recently renovated bath that can be closed off by two large louvered panels. To the left is a hallway to the kitchen, den, and family room areas. Also, to the left is a beautiful staircase to the upstairs bedrooms and another newly renovated bath of the latest design with jetted tub. Exceptional tile of a special design cover both bathroom floors. Ahead is the large formal living area and the largest room in the house. A fireplace with a beautifully crafted surround, heavy molding, gas logs, and other appointments are separated from another section of the living room by four widely spaced columns. A trio of French patio doors flood this part of the room with natural light all the while framing the backyard bursting with southern flora. A cased opening flows into an expansive formal dining area naturally lit with a large three panel bay window. From the formal dining room step into the gourmet kitchen with gorgeous granite countertops. The granite topped island houses a Wolf oven and gas range with Dacor downdraft ventilation. A Bosch dishwasher and a drawer style Sharp microwave with copious cabinets and pullouts make the kitchen a chef's dream. An open serving area to the sunroom allows for the passing of drinks, hors'douvres and conversation to and fro. A contemporary butler's pantry also provides additional cabinetry and storage with a wet bar and wine rack. Just off the kitchen lies a most cozy den with fireplace. Beautifully detailed bookshelves, mantelpiece and moldings in this smaller but wonderful space make for the perfect ambiance during those cooler evenings and winter days. The den also has a stoop and its own entry from the front left side of the house. The den leads into the sunroom with seven large glass panels on two sides creating a panorama of the grounds and courtyard. The hand painted broken brick floor adds a touch of informality to the sunroom before leading back into the formal dining and living areas. The den and front hallway also provide access to a utility area complete with a full bath, walk-in closets, laundry with deep sink, a second refrigerator, pull up travertine counter space and even more cabinet space so convenient to the kitchen. An exit door from this area as well as from the sunroom leads onto the very large courtyard surrounded by a low wall of brick and wrought iron with vistas of the side and rear yards. A separating wall between a part of the courtyard and the utility exit is covered in fig vine and other plants around a babbling fountain. There is an in-ground lighting system as well as up lighting in the trees. This lighting, in concert with the gas lanterns at the entrance and front door give the house and grounds a soft illumination from dusk to dawn. A complete sound system inside and out complements entertaining or just personal enjoyment.
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