A private country retreat on nearly 20 acres with meadows, woodlands, fenced paddocks, gunite pool, hot tub, greenhouse & 3-stall barn. "L'aubaine" is located on a long meandering drive & features a classic style home built by John Stinson & extensively remodeled in 2002 by noted builder John Flippen. Beautiful craftsmanship w/ custom millwork, curved windows, vaulted & beamed ceilings. The French country-inspired kitchen, was exceptionally well designed & built, w/ custom cabinetry, granite island, Viking range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, walk-in pantry & built-in charcoal grill/rotisserie. Kitchen opens to morning room, w/ views of pool & rear paddock. Great room features 2 fireplaces, built-in bookcases, window seat & custom woodwork opens to gorgeous Sunroom. 1st-floor primary suite overlooks the meadow & includes gas fireplace, two walk-in closets & a beautiful bath w/ heated Italian tile floors, Brazilian marble, sunken garden tub, custom shower & cedar sauna. Bath opens to a vintage 10' x 18' Lord & Burnham greenhouse with electricity & water. Additional 1st-floor rooms include living and dining rooms, each w/ a fireplace. Two spacious bedrooms upstairs, one w/ ensuite bath, plus walk-in attic storage. Separate suite over the three-car garage offers kitchenette, living and sleeping areas, full bath, walk-in closet and private deck overlooking the pool and paddock. Outdoor amenities include a gorgeous gunite "lazy L" pool w/ resurfacing and new tile in 2023, new pump in 2024 and new cover in 2026; sunken hot tub w/ new heater in 2024 & new cover in 2026; three-board fencing and multiple gates; and a 3-stall barn w/ hay loft, feed room, tack/shop area & attached pole barn. Large three-car garage with built-in cabinetry & workbench. Grand Manor 50-year roof cleaned & tuned in September 2026. Custom landscape lighting. A distinctive property offering privacy, beautiful views & room for horses, gardens, entertaining & country living all within 20 minutes to Short pump restaurants and shopping!
