SOLD! This magnificent six bedroom, seven bath gated estate with a guest house was built for entertaining. In its opulence and whimsy, the home is reminiscent of the grand Hollywood estates of the Thirties and Forties. A castle set in the Sherwood Forest section, it offers an unparalled lifestyle to its fortunate owners. Buyers will appreciate the architectural detail, the scale of the rooms, the soaring windows, the vaulted ceilings and the north/south lighted tennis court. The young at heart will be entranced by the magical grounds, complete with a dragon, and by friendly gargoyles found atop turrets and parapets and by secret doors hidden behind bookcases. Download color brochure in pdf.

Upon entering through the splendid iron and stone gate, one drives across a wooden bridge over running water. A bronze dragon stands guard by the waterfall and koi pond. The stone-paved motorcourt leads to a three-car garage. The imposing entry is anchored by a massive wooden front door set in stone. Two griffins, mythological creatures, stand sentry. Above the door, a stained glass dragon delicately breathes smoke.

Stepping through the door, one walks into the two-story entry and the barrel vaulted entry hall. The beautifully crafted wooden staircase leads the way to the upper level. The step-down formal living room, with its lovely antique mantle, beamed ceilings and tall mullioned windows provides a welcoming sense of intimacy.

The heart of the home is the Great Hall. Built on a grand scale, twenty-four foot wooden ceilings, soaring windows and sumputous, regal chandeliers grace the light-filled room. The massive stone fireplace features a ornately carved mantle and dragon andirons. The floor is concrete inlaid with wood. The beautiful arched windows are crowned with inlaid red glass. Completing the room is a cozy pub.

A bay leaded glass window and a jewel-like chandelier adorn the formal dining room. Nearby, a circular breakfast room with a wooden beamed ceiling adjoins the gorgeous kitchen.

The kitchen is a cook's dream with a Viking range, granite counters, a central island with sink, dual dishwashers, a double oven, and Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer. The distressed alder cabinets and butler's pantry provide plenty of storage. The windows over the sink look out to a courtyard with a fountain. A computer niche aids menu planning. A dumbwaiter serves the upper level.

Upstairs, a game room with wet bar overlooks the Great Hall.

The master bedroom retreat offers a wall of windows, anchored by a window seat. A beautiful fireplace warms the room. The suite has spacious walk-in closets The huge master bath has a spa tub surrounded by stone and stained glass windows. An exercise room and a large office witha coffered ceiling, built ins, and its own bath, complete the suite.

Up a staircase, and behind a bookcase, a secret door leads to the vast attic space. With soaring ceilings, gabled windows, and doors leading to parapets, this is no ordinary attic. Approximately 3000 square feet, per builder, the space has many possibilities. Finished, it could be a studio, a playroom, or ?

The rear of the grounds takes advantage of the large, flat lot. Near the pool with a lap lane is a guest house with full kitchen and bath. The spectacular north/south tennis court is overlooked by a patio. A grassy area with fruit trees is adjacent to the pool.

6870 square feet, per assessor
6 bedrooms, 7 baths
29,300 square foot lot, per assessor
Guest house
Tennis court
Pool
3 car garage
Gated

Offered at $2,849,000.