Property Details

- Along one of Waco’s most respected drives, past the cottages and large midcentury moderns of Lake Air Estates and the majestic streets of Old Oaks, sits this prominent community focal point. With over 4800 sf feet in total with a fully equipped guest apartment included, on over an acre and a half - this Waco home is incomparable. - Set back on the exceptionally large lot and peeking through hundred year old live oak trees, visitors are greeted by a distinguished wrought iron tracery and columns framing a southern French style front porch. The entire estate has been meticulously restored. Refinement continues with its interior, electrical, plumbing, HVAC including ductwork as well as each artistically selected finish and surface, with close attention to detail throughout. Welcoming you with a sweeping staircase and hardwood floors, the classical foyer is framed with formal dining and living spaces to your left and right. Each space is richly ornate with details such as the intricate cornices above each floor to ceiling window, providing stunning views of the surrounding gardens and sprawling lawns, as well as an elegant, marble, wood burning fireplace that centers the large room in a perfect flourish. - The second living area in the rear of the home is comfortably suited and open to the kitchen allowing for easy, more casual living and entertainment. A hidden powder room is adorned with a Sherryl Wagner sink and Artos tap adding elegance to necessity. The large, original, bay window with copper roof and French doors exit to the south and bring the back gardens and brickwork inside to give warmth and living artwork to the otherwise sheltered space. - Masterfully crafted wood floors have been extended through the informal dining area towards the kitchen, where a new 10 foot quartersawn oak island, topped with artistically shaped quartzite anchors the kitchen. - As you move forward, the left side features thoughtfully designed craftsmanship and storage with cabinets designed to look like furniture, Subzero refrigerator and freezer cabinetry and two large walk-in pantries at the north end, both in lightly stained quartersawn oak with Bouvet hardware. Three Elkay, stainless steel sinks are placed throughout the kitchen in separate chef-style work spaces, while appliances, aside from the large 6 burner Wolf range, are discretely hidden within more white and oak custom cabinetry. - Up the stairs you’ll find 4 well appointed bedrooms, each with wood floors and varying sizes. The largest of the 3 guest rooms shares a bath with another, while another large room offers a private ensuite. The master suite is truly something to behold with a decorative marble fireplace, full cabinetry walk through closet, and two ensuite bathrooms, each catering to separate styles of dress, relaxation and refreshment. - Environmental art in its most elegant form comes when luxury meets sanctuary the exceptionally large back and side yards. Along the seemingly endless patios of artfully laid brickwork pathways, there are countless irrigated gardens surrounding each unique living and dining space, all shaded by the majestic oak tree canopies. - Connected to the home by a covered walkway, the front facing, two car garage and two car carport have an attached guest apartment that is nearly 500 square feet of living, sleeping, and kitchen space - just as artfully refinished as the primary residence. With its own Wolf induction cook-top, built in refrigerator and dishwasher, a well-appointed dressing room and a full bathroom, guests will feel well hosted and without the slightest bit of discomfort while settling in for an extended stay. The guest apartment also offers private pathway access to the front drive and an intimate backyard space shared with a charming country storage shed, perfect for tools and gardening equipment.