The ultimate in-town acreage just minutes from everything, yet the ultimate in privacy. Situated on 7.5 acres in a gated community, this masterfully built home combines the finest of quality craftsmanship with old world elegance and timeless design. This 5 bedroom home includes 6.5 baths, an expressive 2 story entry featuring marble floors, grand staircase and opens to the dining room, living room, study and an abundance of windows overlooking the park-like grounds. The attention to detail in every room is extraordinary from the coiffured ceilings, custom moldings and built-ins, touches of antique stained glass and carved marble French fireplace dating to the late 1800's. The ultimate gathering area includes the family room with beam lined vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling stone/brick wood burning fireplace w/gas log, wood floors and open to the “Dream kitchen", eating area and tranquil 4 seasons room. The walkout lower level includes a very spacious media area, billiard area, workout room, wine tasting room with a custom bar dating to the late 1800's from an Irish pub in New Orlean's plus a full bath and game room! This home includes 1935 sq ft attached, heated garage space with room for basketball, a 1068 sq ft detached, heated garage with a 777 sq ft full apartment above it. The adorable bonus cabin/play house features 886 sq ft and includes a gas fireplace, heat and A/C. This home has been meticulously maintained including new 50 yr roofs on all. 3 structures and updated mechanicals. This is truly a one-of-a-kind property…it is STUNNING!!