“A rare opportunity in ultra-exclusive Old Highland Park, 3620 Maplewood Avenue is an exquisite Tuscan villa with a stone exterior nestled on a gorgeous 202’-deep lot across from Hackberry Creek, a greenbelt, tennis courts and the award-winning Armstrong School,” said Doris Jacobs, executive vice president and founding partner of Allie Beth Allman & Associates.

“Offered at $4,999,000 and built by Cresswell Custom Builders, the spectacular residence showcases a finish-out of the highest quality and offers approximately 8,340 square feet, three stories, seven bedrooms, eight full and two-half baths, seven gathering areas, two dining areas, four fireplaces, three wet bars, an elevator, balcony, veranda, covered terrace, gorgeous pool, and a four-car garage,” said Ms. Jacobs.

Through the iron-and-glass door, the exquisite two-story entrance hall gleans with a dramatic contemporary crystal chandelier trimmed with deep cove molding, white Calcutta marble-and-hardwood-patterned floors, and a gorgeous spiral stairway, with wrought iron balusters, leads upstairs to the second level. Providing for great entertaining flow, graceful arches properly accent entry to the formal dining room and study, both with handsome hardwoods and floor-to-ceiling windows providing scenic views of the front landscaped grounds.

Capped by an ornately carved cross-beamed ceiling, the exquisite dining room is graced by a stunning mother of pearl-and-crystal chandelier and also leads through a butler’s pantry to the kitchen. Crowned by a cross-beamed ceiling, the richly stained paneled study is centered by a fireplace, with a marble surround and a wood-carved mantle, and flanked by built-in bookcases.

Handsome hardwoods floor the living room, which features a beamed ceiling, cast stone fireplace and light-filled double French doors, with elegant drapery, opening to the veranda. Conveniently serving the entertaining areas is a richly paneled granite-trimmed wet bar and a wine room, which is replete with wine racks.

Topped by a beamed ceiling, the professional chef’s island kitchen showcases richly-stained custom cabinetry, granite counters, premier stainless appliances, including Viking, Bosch and GE Profile, dual antique copper hammered sinks, butler’s and walk-in pantries, a breakfast bar with a trio of decorative chandeliers above and also opens to a breakfast area and family room, which provide views of the side and backyard grounds. The spacious family room boasts a stunning cast stone fireplace, with a raised hearth and trumeau, a flat screen television and an oversized stainless steel chandelier. Nearby, French doors open to the covered terrace.

Down the hall, a downstairs bedroom or playroom is generous-sized and appointed with a pop-up ceiling, hardwood floors, built-in bookshelves and an elegant marble-and-limestone bath, which includes a separate shower and a large walk-in closet. An elegant granite powder room, fully equipped utility room, mud nook and storage closets round out the first floor. Additionally, an elevator serves all levels of living and speakers for selected sound are located throughout the house.

Second level of living is equally impressive. Ascending the back staircase, a guest suite features an oversized living-dining room combination with neutral carpeting and chiseled limestone edging, a granite-topped kitchenette, spacious bedroom, and a full marble-and-limestone bath. The guest suite also leads to an exercise room or it may be locked to remain private from the rest of second floor.

The spacious exercise room boasts decorative carpeting and also leads through richly stained retractable doors to an oversized paneled media room, which is capped by a cross-beamed ceiling and also showcases hand-finished walls with columns, two levels of theatre seating, built-ins with a theatre screen, professional projection equipment and an electronics closet.

The media room also flows to a spacious billiards room, which is crowned by a pop-up, richly stained wood-plank ceiling, hardwood floors and a large marble-and-limestone wet bar, and an adjacent marble-and-limestone powder room. Adjacent, French doors also open to a private, iron-grilled balcony, which overlooks the backyard grounds.

Crowned by an ornately carved cross-beamed pop-up ceiling and surrounded by gleaming hardwoods, the luxurious master suite is also appointed with a hand-carved marble fireplace with trumeau and a flat screen television, chinoiserie wall coverings, and a marble wet bar. Large windows, with elegant drapery, overlook the backyard grounds. The “His” and “Hers” palatial master baths are marble with limestone floors, large vanities, hand painted wall coverings, a jetted tub, dual separate steam shower and “His” and “Hers” huge walk-in closets. The “Hers” closet also has an additional locked hidden closet for more storage.

There are three additional second floor bedrooms and one on the third floor. All of the bedrooms range in size and style, some with pop-up or tray ceilings, hardwood floors or neutral carpeting, and all with large walk-in closets and full elegant baths with either marble, granite and ceramic tile finishes.

Outside, the gorgeous landscaped backyard grounds and pool set the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining. The expansive stone covered terrace features a bead board ceiling with dual beaded chandeliers, elegant drapery, limestone floors, an outdoor stone fireplace, with a raised hearth and a flat screen television above, granite-topped kitchen facilities with a built-in grill and refrigerator, and also overlooks incredible views of the stunning pool and spa with fountains. An oversized four-car garage completes this spectacular residence.

For a private showing, call Doris Jacobs at 214.537.3399 or view dorisjacobs.com.

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