The property spans the corner of West Paces Ferry and Nancy Creek Road. The 5 acre estate level property is set high on a hill with commanding views overlooking a thick forest of trees. The privacy and security is unmatched with the perimeter of the property being fully fenced including a gated entry.

This 18,000 square foot home is constructed from Wissahickon Schist, a special stone imported from Pennsylvania, and is accented further with Indiana limestone and traditional English roof tiles. Some of the windows are filled with leaded sashes using hand-blown bottle glass, while the larger arched windows are steel frame with German Restoration Glass. The impressive limestone front door surround protects the heavy oak door and its leaded glass panels and hand-carved linen-fold panels.

The entry hall is paneled in thick quartersawn oak wainscoting, its deeply recessed panels trimmed in wood roping, while the hall’s Elizabethan-inspired ceiling is made from wood, painted to resemble plaster. The centerpiece for this hall is the magnificent oak staircase with its 2-inch-thick panels in period style. Each panel was designed and drawn in full scale to accurately adjust for the different length and run of the staircase as it rises.

On one side of the foyer is an English pine-paneled study with an elaborate plaster Tudor rose ceiling. The limestone mantle repeats the pointed arch motif found throughout the paneling of the room.

On the other side of the foyer is the dining room which has a lofty cathedral ceiling banded by heavy timbering. At one end of the room, accessed by a hidden door from the second floor, is a minstrel gallery that provides a place for musicians to plan during dinner.

The vaulted family room provides a comfortable family sitting area adjoining the kitchen and breakfast room. Its antique wooden beams add warmth and texture to the space.

The home is fully automated and can be controlled and monitored anywhere in the world. A combination of Control4 and Crestron allows control of Garage Doors, Lighting, Zoned HVAC, Televisions, Whole House Audio, Home Theater, Security, and Camera System.

The primary suite connects to the main hallway and is perfectly tucked away with views to a formal garden. The his & hers baths connect by a marble shower and trimmed out with Waterworks & Rohl fixtures. The leather trimmed walls and custom fireplace finish out the space in a special way.

The house is designed for comfortable outdoor living as well. Immediately outside this family room is a covered open-air porch fitted with a fireplace and barbecue grill for more casual entertaining.

Off the master bedroom is a small enclosed flower garden providing summer color that can be enjoyed from both the pool surrounded by lush landscaping completes this area, where privacy and elegance abound. The landscape embraces subtle blends of textures and colors to complement the rich hues and materials of the home.

The main level was design was perfect for todays family. The garage entry connects to a large mudroom with storage and just steps to the chef level kitchen. With a formal and casual front entry entertaining guest and navigating everyday traffic is made easy. From a dinner party of 100 or just hosting a few friends no detail was over looked in the layout of this home.

The home is designed with 7 oversized bedrooms. The primary suite is on main while the second level has 5 bedrooms with in-suite bathrooms. The second level also has a secondary primary suite for long term guests or family. The terrance level has the final bedroom and bath perfect for au pair or live in nanny.

This extension of the home adds all the entertainment one family needs. The state of the art home theater is outfitted with surround sound, 140 inch screen, 4k projection, and seating for 16. Just off the theater is a full kitchen for entertaining overlooking a family seating area. Around the corner connects to the wine tasting room outfitted with a 1500 bottle climate controlled cellar.

Other areas include a full game room, guest bedroom with full bath, half bath, walk in safe room, and secondary fitness room and double sided gas fireplace.

The estate is outfitted with great parking and car storage. The main garage has parking for 5 cars and the barn near the gated entry has parking for 10 cars. Both the main garage and barn are climate controlled and connected to the home automation system allowing door commands from anywhere in the world.

The car barn was a custom addition and includes, a family room w/wet bar, bathroom, audio / video, and a security system that including motion cameras. The heating and air keeps the temperature just right all through out the year and includes a dehumidifier allowing storage for most discerning collections.