You'll love this 2.5-acre French Country estate high on a hill, a 5 bedroom, 4 bath home from House Beautiful plans. The elevated site has you anticipating the sublime sunsets from the oversized windows created to enjoy the panorama from Pikes Peak to Longs Peak. The 2 covered patios are great for grilling, guesting & gazing at nature, the multiple rose gardens, the water lily pond & bridge & surrounding trees reminiscent of Monet's Giverny. The home & grounds are a Sanctuary for privacy, solitude, relaxation & meditation.
Throughout the many rooms are touches of French & European style...the mirrored foyer, the greeting desk in the Study, the step-down 27' Living Room with marble fireplace & grand piano, to the 15' spacious Dining Room with magnificent chandelier, you can enjoy your open space & see the deer family who have been regular visitors for years.
The Great Room has vaulted ceilings, unique overhead lighting fixtures, the fireplace, and plantation shutters opening to the 25' stone-tiled covered patio. The 2 main floor bedrooms are vaulted as is the entire 2nd floor Master Suite & the spa-like Bathing & Dressing area. The 6 dormers that light this floor are trademark French.
The walkout level offers versatile furniture placement. The Kitchen has appliances, cabinets, pantry, cooktop island that seats 6 plus table space. The 18' x 25' Family Room is perfect for TV or music, sampling the bar, sharing memorabilia in the display cabinetry, or listening to the crackling dual-sided fireplace. The Flex Room has wrap-around window walls & walk-out door to the circle drive. The 2 bedrooms can be office/library/exercise areas.
The Carriage House with 3-car Garage & workshop has a 950 sqft 1bd/1bath apartment above with vaulted ceiling & a private 25' viewing deck. Great for studio, office, guests, maid, nurse, or long-term rental.
