This magnificent one of a kind residence was custom designed and built in 1952 by noted and international award winning architect, Jerome Robert Cerny. Upon entering the foyer you'll see a wonderful, spacious gallery with natural lighting suitable for displaying art work and other collections, complimented by beautiful inlaid parquet floors. Also on the first level you is a pickled cypress paneled library/den. With its built in shelving, closet and access to a powder room and the attached garage, this study is perfect as a home office. This is truly a home designed for entertaining, yet it remains intimate and inviting for small gatherings as well. The banquet size dining room, with large bay window, has been updated with elegant lighting and offers a wonderful view of the gardens. It also has a door that leads directly outside for indoor/outdoor entertaining. The elegant, sunken living room is complimented by an beautifully hand carved marble fireplace. It also features handsome cove moldings and four sets of French doors. The living room leads to another of the home’s unique features, an indoor/outdoor retreat aptly called the “Florida Room.” With its wall of windows facing west and north, this three-season retreat has vaulted ceilings and French doors leading to the garden. The stunning kitchen opens to an incredible conservatory added to the home in 1992. The long list of kitchen amenities include solid wood cabinetry (white Roecker’s raised paneled cabinets with glass fronts for displaying crystal), Corian counters with marble back splash, double integrated sink, bar sink, sub zero refrigerator and newer refrigerator drawers, wine cooler, trash compactor, center island with Thermador-cook-top, and built in Thermador ovens, all illuminated with recessed and pendant lighting. It also has a dining peninsula with Corian counters as well. You’ll be captivated by the breathtaking Amdega conservatory. Previous owners had this custom made in England, and assembled in the home with authentic iron detailing. The current owners had the conservatory extensively restored in 2010. The mezzanine level of the home has a bedroom suite, which was originally designed as the maid quarters as evidenced by its own staircase to the kitchen. It has two huge closets and a sleek, new bathroom complete with heated floors. It could also serve as great Au pair suite. A few steps up you’ll find another three bedrooms. Every bedroom has access to a bathroom. The middle bedroom is decorated in soft colors and has a walk-in closet and a beautiful window seat. There’s an additional bedroom complimented with built-in shelving and trey ceilings. Both of the rooms share the updated full bathroom complete with a dressing area. A private passage from the hallway, with double closets on both sides, leads to the master suite. It features vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, and an elevated wood-burning fireplace with a marble hearth. A south Juliette balcony offers a tree top view of the park like grounds. “His” and “hers” closets flank the fireplace and pass through to the master bath. Recently renovated with a luxurious soaking tub, designer vanity with floating mirror, a steam shower with marble tile and multi sprays, as well as heated marble floors. The closet space throughout this level is unbelievable with several larger closets found in the hall. Most of the bedroom closets have been redesigned by California Closets and have all the extras. On the lower level is a new recreation room, which was redecorated this year with new flooring and a wet bar complete with beverage center and natural stone countertop. The powder room was recently updated with marble tile and a unique wall sink. You’ll also find a newer laundry room and plenty of storage on this level.
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