Welcome to the magnificent 9690 Almaviva Drive situated in the sought-after and secluded neighborhood of The Grand Estate of the South. This classic and unique European-style home was built by the prominent builder, Castle View Homes "The Arabelle", who is well-known for building masculine structured homes that offer lavish entertainment. From the circular bricked pavers driveway to the majestic stone entrance of the main 18-foot-high iron doors, the front elevation consists of travertine steps and four colossally structural columns exhibiting the masculine features of the home. Coming into the house, you will be greeted with an impressive 30-foot-high foyer with a massive hanging chandelier under the marvelous hand-painted doom. On the left side of the foyer, you will see the formal dining room that can accommodate more than 12 seats with a fireplace and an artistically hand-painted doom with two elegant chandeliers that give you the atmosphere of royalty. Walking straight from the foyer, you will see the great and open living room with many windows with elegant, custom draping that offers endless natural sunlight. On top of the fireplace, you will see a beautifully hand-painted mural artwork with two crystal chandeliers on each side of the artwork. In the center of the great living room hangs an extravagant crystal chandelier that illuminates the gorgeous features of the grand living room. Continuing from the living room to the bridge doom, there is a wet bar with a built-in beverage refrigerator and breakfast area. The brightly lit breakfast area leads to the spectacular veranda and oversees the terrace courtyard with a water fountain. As you walk back into the house, you will see a picturesque gourmet kitchen with an Italian mosaic backsplash over the gas stove with a large high-end granite countertop island. The main gourmet kitchen offers stainless steel Wolf appliances consisting of a counter depth Sub Zero fridge, double ovens, double microwaves, 3 dishwashers, and an ice maker. The kitchen cabinets are real wood custom cabinetry that offers spacious storage. Alongside the main kitchen, there is a butler kitchen offering additional storage for food preparations. In the corner of the kitchen, there is a luminous keeping room for family entertainment. As you move to the second floor of the house, you will walk up a beautifully built floating staircase with custom handmade metal railings overlooking the great living and front foyer. In addition to the staircases, the house has an elevator shaft that can be completed with an elevator for future projects. Near the elevator shaft offers a commodious in-law suite with a full bath on the main floor. For all book lovers, this magnificent home offers 2 custom wood cabinetry libraries with open first to second-floor views with an office area. The second floor consists of 4 spacious bedrooms with full baths with 1 access to the front balcony. As you walk through the bridge walkway, you will see the master suite with a seating area along with a cozy fireplace and an additional built-in wet bar. The oversized master bedroom offers his and her vanities, temperature-controlled flooring with a standing shower with a sauna feature, and a separate sink in the jacuzzi. Along the hallway of the second floor is also an additional housekeeping area with a full kitchen and bath. Moreover, the gorgeous home also offers a 4,000 sq. Ft of partially unfinished basement allowing unlimited possibilities for the new homeowner. The basement has an executive office space and a spacious playroom. As you walk to the level terrace veranda from the basement, there is a 1.4-acre lot that can accommodate an infinity pool for more entertainment. This home is conveniently located next to the Country Club of the South, retail shopping, schools, churches, and walking trails. What are you waiting for? Your dream home awaits.
