Sold on Jan 8, 2014
SOLD! Designed by renowned architect Ken Schaumburg and crafted by one of the area's premier builders, this Cory Van Trease custom built home is distinguished by its uncompromising quality, detailed craftsmanship and timeless design. This stunning Spanish Hacienda courtyard style home offers a hard to find one and a half story floor plan creating a comfortable lifestyle, located within the exclusive and private guard gated community of Vaquero. From the multiple courtyards to the wall of butt-jointed glass windows across the living area, bringing the outdoors in, the home offers a perfect setting for relaxed tropical living or lively entertaining. The Spanish Mediterranean influence is showcased throughout from the extensive use of Cantera stone as featured in the textured stone floors or the fireplace surrounds in the study to the stone columns that were imported from a mountain near San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, weighing approximately 450 pounds each. Filled with dramatic appointments, a few of the luxury amenities include myrtle wood floors in all of the bedrooms, custom wall finishes, unique ceiling treatments, exotic granites, Travertine and slate flooring, arched doorways, solid core doors, high soaring exposed beam ceilings and a roof comprised of salvaged barrel tile from an old Ft. Worth fire station. Centered around a large open room concept, the downstairs floor plan offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full & 3 half baths, a great room, kitchen, formal dining and a private study. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with top brand stainless steel appliances, a center island, custom cabinetry and drawers with automated rollers, hidden spice racks, a breakfast bar with under mount lighting, a walk-in pantry and a built-In planning center. Offset from the kitchen is a butler's pantry, wet bar and a climate controlled wine closet, perfect for when entertaining family and guests. Additional features include foam insulation for high energy efficiency; plantation shutters; surround sound; a bidet in the master bath and a built-in planning center at the back of the master closet featuring a private door leading to the study. Recently completed, the upstairs floor plan provides a great entertainment getaway offering a game room with kitchenette and refrigerator, a highly desired Media room and a half bath that is plumbed for a shower. Completing this incredible property is an outdoor oasis offering quaint courtyards, hand carved fountains and terraced gardens flourishing with flowers and flora surrounding the pool, spa and outdoor entertaining areas. Hand painted Mexican tiles and a copper sink accent the outdoor kitchen area under the loggia featuring a wood planked ceiling, a cozy fireplace and outdoor grill. Factors that contribute to the neighborhood's popular demand is the automatic enrollment into the Westlake Academy, famed for its' international baccalaureate curriculum and the beauty of the surrounding rolling terrain, shady oaks, quiet ponds and unique sand bunkers. In addition to the private world-class Fazio designed golf course, residents have access to a large swim, spa and fitness center, tennis courts and a personal concierge service. Truly a magnificent home and setting!