The stately presence of a grand center hall Colonial and the modern-day luxuries of Covenant Hills combine to create the ultimate estate home available for the first time on the resale market. Completed in 2005 this impressive home graces a prime 15,294 foot hilltop parcel within exclusive, gate-attended Covenant Hills- and enjoys panoramas of the mountains, rolling hills and valleys. Quality construction and craftsmanship are evident throughout this stunning residence offering rich Brazilian cherry wood flooring, custom millwork, furniture grade built-ins, four fireplaces, gracious sweeping staircase to the second story, and sublime use of marble and stone. Each of the five bedrooms boast ensuite bathrooms with walk-in closets.
An impressive, circular brick driveway welcomes your arrival. Large-scale living areas include formal living and dining rooms, upstairs loft, an expansive family room, indulgent chef's kitchen clad in exotic slab stone with large island, professional-grade appliances and adjacent butler's pantry. Other noteworthy highlights include a sumptuous primary bedroom suite with spa bathroom, covered view terrace, dressing room and double walk-in closets. Downstairs, a box-beam ceiling enhances the library/office while offering private ingress/egress from outside. Additional amenities include a 44 panel solar energy reclamation system, integrated audio speakers, intercom, whole house water purification system and tankless hot water heater. Expansive grounds provide the ultimate setting for alfresco living and entertaining offering a delightful Zen garden-style koi pond, fireplace and sheltering gazebos for barbecue and spa. Garaging for 4 cars.
Enjoy Blue Ribbon public schools and the incomparable resort-inspired amenities of Ladera Ranch including twelve swimming pools, water park, skate park, miles of trails, four clubhouses, seven lighted tennis courts, parks, playgrounds and much more.