Home For Sale in University Park, TX $ 9,000,000
Reminiscent of an estate in Tuscany, this exquisite Italian Villa is situated in the midst of prestigious Volk Estates. Surrounded by privacy landscaping, the impressive villa is constructed of Luters and Austin stone beautifully melded for texture. The period influence is accentuated by a cast stone door and window surrounds including antique barrel tile and the 100-year-old roof imported from Italy. Exemplifying unsurpassed quality construction and workmanship throughout, the Villa ushers family and guests into its gracious Entry Hall featuring arched ceilings and honed Travertine floors crafted with walnut and southern chestnut inlays. The grand front staircase boasts intricate artistic wrought iron balusters and oak handrails. Unrivaled entertaining is ensured beginning with the formal Living Room with wide plank hardwoods, cross-beamed ceilings, beautiful wainscot, a wood-burning fireplace with stone surround and mantel, and breathtaking custom draperies. The Great Room features herringbone oak floors, a beamed ceiling, natural stone fireplace and a hand-carved stone mantle flanked by French doors overlooking the outside loggia and pool. Adjacent is the Family Room with hand scraped wood floors, a fireplace with Travertine surround and hearth with a mahogany mantel. The fully-equipped Wet Bar has granite counter tops and adjoins the 350+ bottle Wine Room with its stone clad walls, wrought iron stair rail, iron chandelier and storage closet. Guests will dine in style in the formal Dining Room with natural hand cut stone wainscot built on a radius, antique hand-carved Italian chandelier and stone window surrounds overlooking a private courtyard. The granite Butler’s Pantry is complete with a wine cooler and sink. The fully-equipped granite and mahogany Kitchen is a cook’s delight with a Sub Zero side by side refrigerator and freezer, Viking stove with six gas burners and oversized griddle plus a pasta faucet, two dishwashers and warming drawer. The Morning Room has French doors that open onto a Veranda with stone decking, a fountain and a privacy wall. For informal entertaining, the Pennsylvania Blue Stone Loggia is complete with an outdoor Viking kitchen, stone fireplace, ceiling fan and flat screen TV. Custom draperies create an intimate setting for outside dining. The beautiful Salt Water Lagoon Diving Pool was designed with a spa, fountain and waterfalls as well as a sunning ledge. The 750- square-foot Guest House is complete with a wet bar and full bath, as well as a game room over the Three-Car Garage. The second floor of the Main House has a circular Library with custom rounded mahogany built-ins and a balcony. The Master Suite includes a sitting room with a barrel vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace wall, breakfast bar with sink and refrigerator/icemaker, and French doors leading to a private Terrace. The terrace has Pennsylvania Blue stone flooring, curved iron railings and a stone fireplace, all overlooking the breathtaking backyard and pool. The splendor of the Master Bath includes marble flooring and counter tops, whirlpool tub, jetted shower and separate his/her closets with built-ins.
All Five Bedrooms, four with balconies, are upstairs and have oversized closets, luxurious private baths, and hardwood floors ~ some with exotic woods. The finished-out third floor offers the perfect storage space. Other amenities include a mosquito control system, elevator, central vacuum system, sound system, six remote fireplaces and so much more!
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