Beautiful drive-up and landscaping welcome you to this exceptional University Park Mediterranean home. Designed by Ikemire Architects and completed in 2008 by Martin Custom Homes, this residence boasts exquisite architectural detail and design. Enter through the gorgeous entry with groin vaulted ceiling, grand wrought iron staircase, hand scraped hardwoods, and hand painted art niches.

Elegant formals offer open flow for entertaining and outdoor views. The formal dining room features a butler's pantry and Cantera doors leading to a private Juliet balcony. The paneled library showcases one of four fireplaces in the home and has a wet bar and wine storage conveniently located off the formal living area. Plans also include space for an elevator.

The cook's kitchen opens to a warm den and cozy breakfast area for ease in entertaining. Spacious and well designed, the kitchen features honed granite counters and stainless appliances including a six-burner Wolf range and two Asko dishwashers plus Subzero built-in refrigerator and large pantry.

Completing the first floor are two powder rooms with designer finishes and a mudroom off the attached oversized three-car garage. On the second level is the large master suite that includes private balcony and two separate fully appointed baths and walk-in closets. Three additional bedrooms each have a full bath and large walk-in closet. The upstairs paneled media/game room provides an additional entertaining area and includes a full bath and wet bar with kitchenette.

This home provides state-of-the-art energy efficiency with foam insulation encapsulating the structure and resulting in amazingly low utility costs. Tankless water heaters and zoned efficient air conditioning units also contribute to energy savings. French doors leading from the living room to the backyard connects indoors with outdoor spaces. A loggia with outdoor fireplace overlooks a large, professionally landscaped backyard with handsome pergola for entertaining with built-in gas grill and granite counter.

An electric gate, landscape lighting, sprinkler system, and a wonderful automatic mosquito system are additional exterior features. Conveniently located to dining, shopping, parks and schools, enjoy the best the Park Cities lifestyle has to offer! Exclusions: See Listing Agent.