This St. Louis Estate is the 'Pinnacle of Luxury Living' with 13,000 Square Feet on Over 3 Acres

In the verdant embrace of approximately three acres of specimen plantings and manicured gardens, this remarkable estate offers undisturbed privacy and quintessential luxury. With chandelier ceilings, abundant natural light, elaborate moldings and wrought-iron work, and exquisite finishes throughout, this is a residence designed for memorable indoor-outdoor living and entertaining.

Beneath an ornate, double-height ceiling, the formal living room has one of the home’s eight fireplaces. A pair of French doors opens onto an impressive wraparound deck with covered, outdoor fireside seating as well as a dining area overlooking the pools and gardens. The elegant formal dining room flanks one side of the foyer, with a handsome wood-finished office on the other. The chandelier kitchen, with all custom cabinets, an island, bar seating, granite countertops, and a butler’s pantry, is adjoined by an informal dining area with a wall of garden-facing windows and a very comfortable family room/den with extensive built-ins and a fireplace. The majestic primary suite, located on the main floor, is a peaceful and luxurious retreat. There are fireplaces in both the sleeping area and the bathroom and the suite provides dual walk-in closets and generous custom cabinets and cupboards in the glorious primary bath. On the upper level, where hallways with ornate railings overlook the living room and family room, each additional en-suite bedroom is uniquely designed for beauty and comfort. The home’s lower level is a stately entertainment suite complete with a second kitchen, wet bar, wine cellar, game room, movie theater, gym, office, sauna, and bedroom. This opens to a huge screened terrace as well as the wraparound gardens where the waterfall pool, wading pool and spa are surrounded by ample patio and deck space for lounging and brilliant entertaining. Gorgeous landscaping, verdant lawns and exquisite wrought-iron gates provide the perfect backdrop for a lifestyle of splendid grandeur. Located in luxurious and private Ladue, in St. Louis’s inner ring, this gracious estate is convenient to shopping, dining and country clubs. View the complete listing by Ryan Shakofsky and Larry Drury of Coldwell Banker Premier Group in Saint Louis.