4033 Purdue offers clean lines, exquisite materials and quality craftsmanship. Visitors step through the wide arched doorway onto inlaid wood flooring immediately offering clues to the quality craftsmanship and generous use of luxurious materials throughout the home. The staircase offers quick access to the second level, while the brushed nickel and glass stair railing sets the stage for visitors to enjoy the contemporary touches that make this home a unique space on a traditional University Park avenue. At the front of the home, formal rooms create welcoming spaces for entertaining, fully supported by a butler's pantry for the formal dining room and a woodburning fireplace in the living room. Tucked behind the living room is a study where built-ins create a highly workable space and pocket doors mean the space can be closed for privacy. Throughout the first level, the warm wood flooring, wide moldings, recessed lighting and plantation shutters combine with the space layout, natural lighting and color scheme to create that serene yet comforting atmosphere that helps one call a house a home. The 10-foot long butler's pantry opens into the breakfast room and the kitchen, where any gourmet would find comfort in the high-end appliances and any host or hostess would delight in the supremely efficient use of space. Meanwhile all buyers will appreciate the design work, including dark wood cabinetry below granite countertops and lighter wood cabinetry above, all accented with sleek stainless doorknobs that provide contrast to the wood along with the glass backsplash and stainless steel appliances. At the center of the kitchen lies an island with a stainless steel sink. Turn around and pop something in the microwave, or just below that the warming drawer. An appliance garage and pull-up shelving add workspace to the kitchen while allowing for easy cleanup. The double JennAire ovens are below an eight-burner range top. The double Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer stand side-by-side. Opening to the family room, this space belies the pulse of the home. The family room itself has a dramatic woodburning fireplace with limestone surround and a glass heating screen flanked by generous built-ins. Two sets of 36-inch French doors open to the backyard living space. Fresh air and green spaces are growing ever more important as the metroplex reaches capacity. This home offers a space to unwind with family and friends. The built-in gas cooktop facilitates dinners al fresco, the stone columns and wide patio encourage guests to linger and enjoy the hospitality just a bit longer. The fact this home was built by a loving husband with explicit input from his wife shows in the generous home planning office, efficient use of space throughout and abundant storage closets. A second set of stairs is tucked into the rear of the home, past the kitchen and across from the garage access door. The second level itself is a showcase for art in the wide hallway, leading to three bedrooms with baths and walk-in closets as well as the master suite, all spaced out for privacy. A tray ceiling tops this master suite, which has plenty of space for a sitting area, and the wide windows overlook the rear yard's green spaces. Connected, the bath features a Jacuzzi tub, adjacent glass enclosed shower and two long vanities. Slim silver handles accent the cabinetry, matching the sleek fixtures. The immense walk-in closet is built for two, including dressers, shelving, hooks and some cabinetry. High shelving here is ideal for seasonal storage. The master suite is climate-controlled apart from the rest of the home. To the rear of the home, take four steps down into the gameroom/playroom, which has its own bath as well as lots of storage space. A window seat with storage for games helps set the tone for family enjoyment. This type of space usage means there is plenty of room for exercise equipment, movie watching, even computer gaming. Completing the upstairs level is the laundry room off the back stairs with sink, cabinetry and folding counter. The property features a mechanical gate at the rear that opens to the driveway and two-car garage. The garden area at the rear of the home is design in an English style with flowering plants and short green hedges. The home has been listed for $1,424,000 by Tessa Mosteller and Lucinda Buford of Briggs Freeman Real Estate Brokerage. For more information, contact Ms. Mosteller at 972-733-9045. Also visit briggsfreeman.com, ranked the #1 Brokerage online site in Texas and #3 in the nation. For the latest in real estate news, see updatedallas.com.