Katy home in gated community offers panoramic lake, pool views

Surrounded by the scenic backdrop of the manned, gated Lakeforest of Kelliwood in Katy, this two-story home is on a cul-de-sac on approximately ¾ acre and features amazing pool and lake views.

Listing agent Katherine Monroe of Coldwell Banker United, Realtors Mason Road said the home is in a waterfront, resort-like setting with an open floor plan that allows 180-degree views of the beautiful surrounds.

With more than 7,200 square feet, the home offers a list of features starting with the gallery foyer with staircases on either side, views of the incredible grounds and an overlooking open secondfloor library.

A block-paneled study is off the foyer, center formal living room and sunken granite bar that includes a wine cooler, refrigerator and ice maker viewing the backyard, outdoor living area and lake.

The family room features a fireplace, built-ins, access to the rear staircase, and is open to the island kitchen, breakfast bar and breakfast area. This open central living area is has an expansive wall of windows that offers views of the back yard and lake. The kitchen includes Thermador appliances, two ovens (one gas and one electric), a warming drawer, microwave, an additional vegetable sink, a built-in refrigerator, granite countertops, a wine closet and butler’s pantry.

Located on the first floor, the four-room master retreat showcases a large bedroom with lake views, a sitting room with a built-in entertainment center and two-way fireplace, a luxury custom bath (also with lake views), and an exercise room.

There is also a private first-floor guest suite overlooking the lake with a full bath and a door leading to the backyard and pool.

Upstairs, the open second-floor library has built-in bookshelves and work stations and doors opening to a covered balcony. The second floor also includes a media room with walls that have been padded for sound, a built-in refrigerator, and complete dimmer-controlled rope and accent lighting; a raised game room with an entertainment center and door leading to the balcony; and large secondary bedrooms, one of which has access to the second-story balcony.

Additional highlights include high-tech automation throughout, a driveway gate, attached carport, oversized threecar garage, a large covered patio and an infinity pool with a lighted fountain overlooking the lake.

With a total of five bedrooms, four full baths and two half baths, this home at 2402 Ivy Run Court is priced at $1,425,000.

For information, visit www.ColdwellBankerHomes.com.