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French Country private estate, designed by Raymond Maritz in 1972, is situated on 2.86 lush green acres.

The pea gravel driveway is lined with apple trees.

French doors open to the elegant entry foyer that features a barrel vaulted ceiling, plaster crown molding and fluted pilasters.

The entry hall has 5 sets of French doors that open to the slate patio with an impressive fountain as the centerpiece. Gleaming cherry parquet flooring, plaster crown molding, enclosed wet bar and guest powder room complete the entry hall.

The wet bar, in the entry foyer, is situated behind a paneled door. The west wing leads to the handsome paneled library/office, light-filled family room and the master bedroom suite.

Elegant formal dining room, with barrel vaulted ceiling and plaster crown molding, features a wood burning fireplace. The parquet floor extends into this formal area from the entry foyer. The room is completed with an elegant crystal chandelier.

Light filled living room is surrounded by beautiful wainscoting, picture molding and crown molding. Floor to ceiling windows offer garden views of the rolling acreage and courtyard.

The wood burning fireplace and wet bar, behind pocket doors, complete the living room.

Elegant guest powder room is located off of the entry hall.

Relax in the light-filled family room in front of one of the six fireplaces.

Enjoy the beautiful garden and pool views from the family room.

The handsome wood paneled library features a wood burning fireplace, flanked by built-in bookshelves, and a barrel vaulted ceiling.

The kitchen is a great gathering spot that flows into the breakfast room and spacious butler's pantry. The kitchen features a Thermador 6 burner gas range with griddle and Thermador range hood.

Spacious butler's pantry that provides great storage space.

Master bedroom suite located on the north wing of the home.

Divided his/hers bathrooms and dressing room, off of the master bedroom suite, provides extensive storage.

Custom master bedroom walk-in closet.

Second ensuite bedroom on the north wing.

Third ensuite bedroom on the north wing.

The hallway, off of he kitchen, that leads to the south wing, 2nd level apartment and lower level.

Second office, with built-in desks and bookshelves, located on the south wing.

Updated bathroom, with Travertine shower and accents, for the ensuite bedroom on the south wing.

Three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom in-laws apartment, located above the garage, with private entrance. Open floor plan with gleaming wood floors and wood burning fireplace. Separate laundry room .

Built-in banquette for dining.

Hallway to the 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms.

First bedroom.

Full bathroom with shower.

Second bedroom.

Third bedroom.

Billard's room in the lower level.

This greenhouse is ready for Spring.

Garden room located next to the greenhouse

Four-car side entry heated garage

A beautiful outdoor setting for this exceptional home.

The slate patio, with the fountain as the focal point, opens on 3 sides to the entry foyer, living room and family room through French doors.

Historic barn

Description

Elegant French Country estate, designed by Raymond Maritz in 1972, that is located on a premier lane in the heart of Ladue.  The winding pea gravel driveway, lined with apple trees, leads to the home.  Tranquil private setting with view of 2.86 lush green rolling acres. The main level is approximately 7,300 sq.ft. Sophisticated gathering spaces, ideal for entertaining, are located off of the luxurious center hallway with a gleaming cherry parquet floor and wall of French doors. This home boasts individuality and beautiful classic architectural details - custom carved millwork, elegant chandeliers, barrel vault ceilings,  The formal dining room features a barrel vaulted ceiling, parquet floor and wood-burning fireplace.  The spacious gourmet kitchen opens to the breakfast room and generous butler's pantry. The master bedroom suite, sits in the north wing of the home, with a Juliette balcony and view of the pool.  Spacious master dressing room with his and hers bathrooms.  Two ensuite bedrooms complete the north wing.The slate courtyard, with the fountain as the centerpiece, is framed and accessible from the living room and family room French doors as well as the elegant foyer French doors. Large 3-bedroom/1.5 bathroom upper level in-laws apartment, located over the garage with open living/dining area/kitchen/private laundry, has a private entrance. The lower level includes a billard room and exercise room.  Garden views from all of the rooms.  Fenced in-ground pool, bath house and historic barn. Additional amenities: 6 fireplaces, 2 wet bars in the living room and foyer, partially finished lower level, 5 commercial grade HVAC zones, slate roof and patio, 4-car side entry heated garage, greenhouse and potting room, irrigation system. A private oasis that offers luxurious living.  Call Jan Kosmal, at 314-478-1179, if you have any questions or would like to schedule a private showingg.

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