2230 Douglass Blvd

This home provides a lifestyle of unsurpassed luxury and distinction. This stately classic Renaissance style residence is located on one of the most desirable and prestigious parkside streets in the heart of the Highlands. The historic integrity has been preserved while the home has been completely renovated and expanded to accommodate a modern lifestyle. This home, with multiple living areas and expansive outdoor spaces, is meant for entertaining. Unique features include a ''man cave'' over the garage, which can also serve as a separate living quarter for guests, a stunning saltwater pool and a pool house, an outdoor kitchen, a three-car garage with a lift, and an original silver safe. With six bedrooms, 5 full baths, 3 half baths and over 6500 finished square feet of living space, this home exudes luxury, and is sure to impress the most discerning buyer. Upon arrival, your attention is immediately captured by the high ceilings, impressive staircase, beautiful quarter sawn oak flooring, and custom moldings. The first floor has multiple large, open spaces for entertaining. The second and third floors feature large bedrooms with great closet space. The second floor bedrooms all have original fireplaces and ensuite bathrooms. Downstairs on the lower level, is over 3000 square feet of unfinished storage space. Head up the covered wood staircase just off the mudroom to the "man cave", perched above the three car garage. Showcasing an arched wooden entry door, reclaimed plank hardwood floors, and a vaulted ceiling with wooden beams, this is a private oasis that can be used as a living quarter, an office, a fitness area, or a place to relax and watch sports. The impeccable attention to detail applied to the main house extends to the outdoors in the outdoor kitchen, pool area, and pool house. The outdoor kitchen offers a Viking gas grill with three burners and rotisserie capability, Viking dual side burners, a Viking beverage refrigerator, and a Viking ice maker. Summer pool parties and barbeques are made easy with these top-of-the line accessories. A double-sided outdoor fireplace with seating area is great for cooler nights. The outdoor kitchen overlooks the stunning saltwater pool. The pool house includes laundry, a full bath, storage for pool accessories, and it houses the mechanics for the pool. Multiple seating areas and an abundance of limestone in the patio area make this a beautiful space for entertaining year-round. Other bonus features include whole house generators, Bosch geothermal HVAC, instant hot water, irrigation system, professional landscape lighting, Cat5 cabling, Wi-Fi over entire property, Control 4 home automation system that provides control for all TVs, audio speakers throughout home, indoor and outdoor lighting, security system, garage doors, and rear gate. The gated rear access and fully fenced rear perimeter of the property create a rare and private retreat while allowing for short commutes to downtown, the Douglass Loop, Highlands restaurants and shopping, local farmers markets, and surrounding neighborhoods.