![]() There are wood casement windows throughout the house, oak floors in all of the common areas, paddle fans and hammered copper sconce lighting in most of the rooms and functional clerestory windows that create light-filled spaces and enhance air circulation. They share the “dragonfly bathroom”, so named for its Bradbury and Bradbury wallpaper pattern and beautiful stained glass window. At the opposite end of the home are the second and third bedrooms, each with its own custom color scheme and motif. The beautifully-appointed owners’ bathroom has double sinks, tumbled-glass tile insets in the floor, a large walk-in shower, an enclosed commode and a spacious walk-in closet. ![]() ![]() The spacious owners suite has its own gas fireplace and opens onto a private study. An adjacent walk-in panty has floor to ceiling shelfing and shares space with a stacked washer and dryer. Granite counter tops, custom tile backsplashes, a plate rack, and a butcher block island with a Jenn Air gas cooktop, salad sink and pendant lighting add to the functionality and charm of the kitchen. The kitchen boasts custom birch cabinetry in a “cloud motif” with cypress trim and several glass-fronted cabinets. The media room/library has additional bookcases and cabinets, with French doors that open onto a private courtyard. Above this is a private loft, entered from a pull-down staircase, with bead board walls and ceiling, complete with a “captain’s bed”. An open dining area, surround by glass-fronted cabinets can host large or intimate dinners, while a separate breakfast room, surrounded by windows, offers ever-changing views of Paynes’s Prairie. Nestled next to the fireplace is an “Inglenook”, a built-in seating area with cushions and storage underneath. The two story living room is dominated by a coquina stone fireplace, with corbeled wood mantel and custom designed screen. ![]() From the moment you walk up the tiled walkway, through the jasmine-covered pergola, into the entry foyer, you are surrounded by fine woods, hand-crafted tiles, custom-built cabinets and period light fixtures. This architect-designed Arts & Crafts home is stunning! Superb craftsmanship and the highest quality materials are apparent in every detail of the residence. ![]()
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