Elegant Two-story, 5 bedroom home

This elegant two-story, 5-bedroom and 4.5-bathroom home has many upgrades. It opens up behind a wrought iron, gated courtyard with a fountain to hardwood leaded glass front doors and a traditional marble floor with wood border entry leading to a large staircase with oak banister.

The living room directly ahead has one of two fireplaces and overlooks

the private rear yard. The living room also has light and neutral carpet which can also be found throughout the rest of the home as well. The gourmet kitchen features hardwood floors and maple cabinets. The stainless appliances include a refrigerator, double convection oven, microwave, double dishwasher and a rubbish compactor. In addition, there is a breakfast bar and informal dining area between the kitchen and family room offering a more casual dining option from the formal dining room.

The family room is media ready with a niche, surround sound speakers and built-in desk with phone/ internet outlets. The first floor master bedroom has a huge but comfortable private bathroom with a soaking tub, separate stall shower, dual vanities and make-up counter. There is a private water closet and double walk-in closets.

The maid's quarters is currently a home office and offers a private bathroom with a double stall shower,

also on the first floor. Bedroom three and four are on floor two and include a "Jack-n-Jill" bathroom as each room has a private vanity and commode and share the tub/shower combo. The guest room is also on floor two and has a private bath. All secondary bedrooms are outfitted with mirrored wardrobes and clerestory accent windows.

Additional amenities include dual-zoned central air conditioning and heat, dual paned windows, indoor laundry with basin and a 3-car garage with ample storage. This property is in a gated community near good schools, parks and shopping.

For more information on this property listed at

$949,900, call Mike or Kim Plisky at (805) 3703230.