Comfortable Luxury Nestled into Wooded Lot with Two Creeks

7,842 sq. ft (per appraiser) on 1.32 acres, built in 2000

5 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Baths/ 4 Living Areas/ 3 Fireplaces/ 2 Dining Areas

Study/ Game Room/ Media Room/ Craft Room/ 3 Bonus Rooms/ Panic Room

Pool/ Patio / 4 Car Garage

Introduction

This gorgeous custom French provincial home is nestled on a one-of-a-kind wooded lot in the luxurious Oakwood Estates. The 1.3 acre grounds feature extensive landscaping and hardscaping that perfectly combine stunning natural beauty and low-maintenance plantings in an incredible private retreat. Situated between two creeks, this home offers several stone paths and a bridge that provide quiet outdoor moments. Inside your home, exquisite attention to detail and unparalleled craftsmanship are evident in the impressive woodwork and trims found throughout both floors. Faux finish skip troweled walls, custom paint, extensive crown mouldings, scraped hardwood floors, and custom lighting are just some of the luxurious appointments you will find here. Both the master and guest suites are situated on the first floor, with three more large bedrooms upstairs. Your game, media, and craft rooms are also on the second floor. This beautifully finished home is equipped with commercial gas in the kitchen, a whole-house Culligan water purification system, a Carrier air purification system, and an Aprilaire humidifying system.

First Floor

Family and friends will catch their breath as they step into your grand foyer. Marble floors gleam in the warm light that spills into the entry. Overhead, soaring ceilings are circled in ornate mouldings that echo the unparalleled woodwork framing each doorway throughout your home. The gorgeous clear leaded glass of your arched front doors is repeated in various interior transoms and windows for a wonderful continuity. Straight ahead, looking through your formal living room, a wall of windows showcases your incredible pool and patio. Soft neutral paint creates a welcoming feel while skip troweled walls add luxury throughout your home.

To the left of your foyer is your study, with French doors that open to a space dressed in rich paneling and beautiful built-ins. The incredible coffered ceiling is accented with crown and dentil mouldings for exceptional detail. Large front windows keep this room bright and overlook the inviting bench seating near your bubbling urn. Generous proportions will easily accommodate a large center table or desk in addition to the built-ins. A thoughtful closet offers additional storage and a back door connects you to the hall between your master bedroom and formal living room. There is even a hidden bookcase passage to the master bath!

From your entry, continuing straight past the study on your left and the stair on your right, you enter your formal living room. Designer carpet is plush underfoot and natural lights pours through the French doors and tall windows that frame stunning views of your pool and back yard. Superbly finished, your fireplace extends all the way to the soaring ceiling for a strong focal point. Its warm glow is surrounded by marble tile and finished with a rich wood mantel and overmantel. Opposite your fireplace a gorgeous cased entry frames your formal dining room.

Without a doubt, the highlight of your dining room is the dramatic crystal chandelier that casts sparkling light on the table and walls. It hangs from a beautiful tray ceiling with a domed inset that features soft uplighting. Scraped wood floors and warm neutral walls create a cozy atmosphere. At one end of the room French doors open to your outdoor dining, while at the opposite end exquisite millwork frames the entrance to your butler’s pantry and kitchen. Deep cove molding around the perimeter of your dining room gives a polished finish to this space.

Back at your home’s entry, turning to the right leads you past the elegant stair and the guest suite to arrive at the heart of your home. Here your kitchen and family room are open to one another to create an inviting space for entertaining family and friends. Your family room lies at the back of your home, where your fireplace is centered in wall of stone. The wood mantel, flanked on either side by glowing sconces, echoes the deep tones of the hardwood floors and adjacent media cabinets. Opposite the fireplace your well-equipped wet bar includes a small fridge and wine storage. A nearby exterior door accesses your patio for an easy flow between indoor and outdoor living.

In the middle of your home your gourmet kitchen is divided from the family room by a peninsula island. This hard-working space is beautifully finished with large travertine floor tile, granite counters, a tumbled stone backsplash, and gorgeous painted trusses at the vaulted ceiling. Equipped with two sinks, this kitchen boats instant hot water and a disposal at each. Ingredients are neatly stored in your enormous pantry, where a custom California Kitchen system keeps everything perfectly organized. Your full suite of stainless appliances includes a commercial Viking 6 burner gas range with griddle, double ovens, and a warming drawer. In addition you will find an oversize Subzero fridge and Bosch dishwasher. Other thoughtful details include pull-out spice racks on either side of your range and pull-outs for trash and recycling near your sink.

Moving toward the front of your home, your kitchen flows cleanly into your breakfast area. Here stunning millwork frames the wall of windows, drawing attention to the superb views of your private wooded retreat. French doors to the side open to a charming covered patio with stone arches, perfect for al fresco lunches. If desired, this patio could easily be enclosed and converted to a spectacular wine room.

At the opposite side of your home, away from the noise and bustle of family life, your private master retreat offers a welcome respite at the end of the day. Generously sized, this room gives you plenty of space to relax and unwind. A gas fireplace anchors your sitting area and heavy beams at the tray ceiling enhance the cozy feel. Windows to your back yard connect you to natural beauty and splash sunlight into the room.

Tranquil elegance continues into your master bath, where an oversized jetted tub waits to soak away the day. Behind that, your walk-through double shower is beautifully finished in rich travertine tile. A crystal chandelier sparkles from a tray ceiling framed with deep crown molding. Separate vanities give each of you your own space in the mornings and provide ample storage to keep this spa-inspired bath both peaceful and uncluttered. At the end of your master bath a side door connects to your study while an adjacent door leads through an exercise room to a huge closet with a custom California Closet system guaranteed to keep you organized.

Your home’s guest suite is also situated on the main floor, but it is tucked away at the front of your home, just off your kitchen. With scraped wood floors, a large front window, and a generous closet, this space is sure to delight your guests. The adjacent full bathroom has both private and hall access, and is beautifully finished with large travertine tile and wall-mounted faucets above the furniture-style vanity.

An additional guest bath is situated between your living room and master suite. This beautiful space includes crown molding, a custom vanity with marble top, and built-in linen cabinets. An exterior door allows this room to double as a cabana bath, with easy access from the pool deck.

Just off the kitchen and family room you will find a thoughtful home management area with a built-in desk and shelving perfect for homework or menu planning. A huge closet, tucked under your back stair, offers abundant storage that stays neatly behind doors when not needed. Continuing past this area you arrive at a laundry room perfectly planned to handle the coming and going of your household. Extensive cabinets and countertops include a utility sink and a built-in hamper perfect for catching sports uniforms after a game. There is even a large coat closet and space for an extra refrigerator. Walking through your laundry room brings you to your 4-car garage, where a custom mud area includes shoe storage, coat hooks, and cabinets. There is even a pet shower for your canine family members. The garage itself has a painted floor and extensive custom shelving and peg boards so that everything has a place. Two large closets offer lockable storage if desired.

Your home also features a steel-lined panic room, complete with an interior deadbolt, alarm system, and permanent bolted-down safe. This space doubles as an excellent tornado shelter when needed.

Second Floor

Climbing the hardwood stair, you arrive at the entrance to your spacious game room. To your left, double doors open to your media room and to your right you will find a large bedroom. The media room is warm and welcoming with deep paint, a tray ceiling, and tiered seating so that everyone has a great view. Custom millwork at the wall columns and front cabinetry adds richness to this space and echoes the lines of the crown moulding that circles the ceiling.

Continuing past your media room you enter a game room with plenty of space for multiple entertainment zones. Built-in cabinetry houses media equipment and a wet bar so that refreshments are always available. A row of four bright windows boasts an inviting window seat and shows off your expansive balcony with wood-look porcelain tile and a wrought-iron rail. At the end of the game room you will find a balcony door on one side and the back stair down to your kitchen on the other. There are two closets adjacent to your game room, one with both shelving and network wiring, and the other fully lined with cedar for storing clothing and blankets.

Opposite the window seat, double doors open to a fantastic craft or project room. Custom shelving and an expansive desk area keep everything you need right at your fingertips. Should you need more space, an additional door opens to a large decked attic area.

There are three spacious bedrooms situated upstairs, and each features a generous closet and a unique extra space. At the top of your front stair, the first bedroom has a full ensuite and a large bonus room complete with French doors to a Juliet balcony overlooking your entry. Nicely sized, this flexible space has numerous possibilities as a playroom, library, man cave, or whatever you desire.

The second and third bedrooms are on the opposite side of your home and each have a large private vanity but share between them a Jack and Jill wet area. The bedroom at the top of your back stair also includes a wonderfully large built-in desk area with under-cabinet lighting. Tucked into a recess, this desk offers plenty of room to work without taking up valuable floor space. On the other side of the shared bath, the final bedroom is the largest of the three and has a fantastic bonus room accessed through the closet. This extra space is perfect for hosting slumber parties as it boasts two pull-out twin trundle beds plus a full-sized bed tucked into a cozy niche. A decked walk-in attic offers additional storage if needed.

Exterior

Heavily treed and beautifully landscaped, this private and tranquil retreat is truly one of a kind. The pressures of your day will fall away as you turn onto the brick-lined driveway and cross the stone bridge over the creek. Overhead the canopy of trees filters soft green light and birds are singing. From your driveway a brick-lined walk passes flowering magnolias and lush landscaping to arrive at the front of your home. Turning toward the street, a bubbling urn with benches on either side offer an inviting spot to sit. From here steps lead down to the creek, where a bridge connects you to a stone path on the other side. In the evenings Lindt lights accent the mature trees, creating a magical atmosphere. As guests arrive, gas carriage lamps glow warmly and cast stone accents your welcoming arched entry.

Behind your home, your back yard is thoughtfully planned to extend your living space outdoors. An enormous upper deck creates a wonderful covered patio below, with plenty of space for both a dining table and a seating area. The expansive patio extends out and around your Riverbend lagoon pool, offering several spots for sunny lounging. A fountain in your heated spa and a waterfall with hidden seating add the peaceful sound of trickling water to your backyard oasis. Landscaping along your home also circles your grassy yard to create a lush, private space. Low flowering plants along the back blend into the tree line that extends to the creek that borders the back of your property. Nestled among the trees and bordered by two creeks, this incredible Oakwood Trail property exemplifies the perfect combination of natural beauty and thoughtful planning. Welcome home!

Prior Survey

6423 County Road 161

McKinney