Asking Price: $8,288,000

Welcome to this gated, private and secure 1932 Monterey Colonial estate, set back off the street, on nearly one flat acre of beautifully hedged and landscaped grounds. The front yard features a circular driveway, deep grassy front yard, and mature trees. Offering 7 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, this home showcases a wonderful floor plan for entertaining and everyday living. There are French doors from all of the main rooms of the ground floor, leading you to the spacious and private yard. The formal rooms showcase wide plank peg and groove mahogany floors. The formal living room features a fireplace, large bay window and beamed ceiling, and 3 sets of French doors. There are built-in speakers in the main rooms and outside, creating an inviting ambiance. The formal dining room faces the rear yard and has access to the large covered side patio and outdoor fireplace, creating a huge space for family and friends to gather. The wood paneled library is a quiet retreat to read by the fireplace or work from home. At the rear of the home is the large center-island chef's kitchen, which is open to the family room. This light and bright gathering area features 2 sets of French doors to the rear yard and a large fireplace. The kitchen is complete with a walk-in food pantry, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, 6- burner Wolf cooktop, dishwasher drawers and separate standard size dishwasher, Panasonic microwave & warming drawer, and electric Wolf double oven. The main level also offers a butler's pantry, large laundry room, and formal powder bathroom and one en-suite bedroom.The upstairs offers 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and a family room/retreat. Offering mountain views and abundant privacy overlooking the rear yard, the spacious primary suite is a quiet retreat with dual closets, and a well-appointed luxurious bath. Completing the home is the natural light-filled lower level, which features a wet bar with wine refrigerator, wine storage, a studio-style music room, a gym, a movie viewing/entertainment area, cedar closet, abundant storage, and access to the exterior. The park-like rear yard is the perfect place to host a large gathering where you can enjoy the open grassy area, the beautiful pool and spa, outdoor kitchen with built-in BBQ, children's play area and the entertainment patio with built-in speakers and heaters. This special property, located near Lacy Park, is truly a place to call home.