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Welcome to Valencia Court located in Parkland, Florida. Come enjoy this fabulous six-bedroom, seven full and two half bath estate. Custom built in 2009 with a well-planned 10,000-total-square-foot floor plan with just over 7,400 square feet under air. This home is a true labor of love with attention to detail, current owner has invested over $4 million into this home and it shows! The living room, master bedroom, family room, library and kitchen all open onto the immense world-class resort-style pool area that includes water falls, fountains, a fire pit, a separate gazebo with summer kitchen bbq area and the most perfectly maintained landscaped property that includes over 100 different species of specimen trees and plants. Fully automated Crestron Smart Home. This home will not disappoint. Come see this one today!
On the banks of scenic Goose Creek, this impressive mansion of magnificent French Eclectic influence awaits in a highly exclusive enclave of four custom homes on a private court in the community of Lansdowne on the Potomac. Nearly four acres of mature trees and lush landscaping frame stately architecture as the home greets you with intricate pavers and a captivating portico. Here, wrought iron lanterns and a palatial arched entry welcome you across the threshold. In the grand hall, you’ll be awestruck by light and views from the stunning two-story windows, and enchanted by the mezzanine and staircase lined with graceful ironwork. From here, handsome arched transitions and striking ceilings of extraordinary millwork guide and delight as you explore the 14,462-square-foot home.
In the timeless provincial-style kitchen, create best-loved recipes with the help of professional-grade Viking and Sub-Zero appliances. Guests and family alike will adore savory holiday meals in the dining room and joyful brunches in the luxurious sunlit breakfast room. Intimate conversations and splendid gatherings alike are yours to host within several irresistible living spaces, while the library’s translucent doors lend privacy for remote work and evenings with a book by the fireplace. Beautiful cherry floors, or the convenient elevator, escort you to the home’s second level where the grand terrace offers views of dewy mornings and the meticulous landscaping. In the evenings, spacious bedrooms allow family and guests to unwind with balcony access and spa-like bathrooms.
In the primary suite, choose to relax in the dual-head rain shower or with an evening of bubbles in the regal soaking tub. Afterward, your sitting-room fireplace beckons you to continue plans of blissfully hiding away from busy life. There’s no shortage of entertainment and pampering as the home offers movie nights in the theater, gala prep in the salon, a wine-tasting room, massage nook and sauna, gym, pub with sports viewing room and four-car garage. Outside, a 1,740-square-foot separate guest residence offers a private garage, tranquil hues and whimsical designer fans to pair perfectly with houseguests eager to enjoy their visit. Treat them to sunny afternoons by the pool, playful mornings on the putting-green and moonlit evenings near your custom outdoor fireplace.
The only remaining historic property on Kiawah, 99 Governor’s Drive known as The Vanderhorst Estate, is an homage to more than 200 years of the Island’s evolution. Built in 1803, the Vanderhorst mansion was one of two original plantation houses on Kiawah. Created by General Arnoldus Vanderhorst, the estate was initially a thriving plantation for the cultivation of cotton, rice, corn and indigo. As both the Mayor of Charleston and two-term Governor of South Carolina, Vanderhorst’s home regularly welcomed local luminaries. And for more than two centuries, each window framed the wild, untamed beauty of the property’s blanketing marshlands and ancient live oak trees. The landscapes surrounding the residence pay tribute to Kiawah’s signature appeal.
Across a golden expanse of acreage, the Island’s essence is revealed through honey-hued marshes, maritime forests and shimmering waterways. And two buildable parcels of land on either side of the home allow for the creation of a family compound – a magnificent getaway for multiple generations to come together throughout the year. The grand approach to the residence is a magnificent alle of weather-sculpted live oaks. At alle’s end, the four-story home reveals itself: an ideal archetype of a bygone era. The two-story piazza with its arched brick base reflects the classic Lowcountry plantation aesthetic of the times, as do the prominent attic dormers and broad second-story porch. Equally at ease in city and country, General Vanderhorst utilized fine brick, imported slate and stunning marble to accessorize the exterior – mirroring design trends popular in Charleston at the time. Vacant for most of the 20th century, the Vanderhorst mansion received a series of updates in 1995. The current sellers, intent on utilizing the estate for large, extended family gatherings, enlisted renowned Charleston Architects Chris Schmitt and Glenn Keys to restore the home’s interior for comfort and efficiency, while maintaining its historic heritage.
The riches of The Vanderhorst Estate extend far beyond the doors of the home. Along with a shimmering swimming pool and basketball court built for fun and fitness, the property’s Creekhouse stakes its claim as a family-favorite gathering space. Tucked just beyond a strand of trees and accessible by footpath, the huge screened-in kitchen was constructed in 2008. The indoor-outdoor venue features multiple bars, a circular fire pit and a hot tub on the deck. Overlooking a grand expanse of marsh, meandering creeks and towering oaks, the Creekhouse promises that spectacular views come standard with every spirited social event. Located beyond the second gate in Vanderhorst Plantation, this exceptionally private address claims 16 acres of premier island real estate. A Kiawah Island Club Membership is available with this property, which is mere moments from our ten-mile beach, numerous Club amenities and Pete Dye’s famed Ocean Course, host of the 2021 PGA Championship. Welcome to Vanderhorst: Your future begins in 1803.
Truly incredible 12,000+-square-foot luxury living space nestled in a secluded 4.63-acre setting in one of Winston-Salem’s most reserved communities. Designed by world-renowned Architect, John P. Shackleford Jr., this home is the definition of elegance. Second gated stone entrance. Main-level primary bedroom/bathroom and upper-level primary bedroom/bathroom. Finished basement includes a kitchen, pantry, sitting room, playroom and secluded terrace. Immaculate outdoor entertaining space along with several patios and in-ground pool adds additional living space outside. Irrigation system. Appraisal on file.
Wake up every morning to the Cape lifestyle you’ve always imagined. Start your day with a hearty workout in the lower-level gym, followed by breakfast on your expansive deck overlooking Crow’s Pond. Prepare to work from home in the luxury of your spacious and quiet office area. Enjoy afternoon relaxation by the pool or hop in your boat awaiting you at your private dock for a cruise around Pleasant Bay. This impressively designed residence offers a sophisticated coastal feel, with open, airy rooms, remarkable views of Crow’s Pond, Eastward Ho and Pleasant Bay. All three levels offer the ultimate in flexibility and the convenience of an elevator makes daily living and entertaining even easier. Attention to detail and thoughtful custom touches are evident in every room of the home. 558 Fox Hill is a sanctuary of privacy, leisure, comfort and restoration for you and your loved ones for years to come…