Iconic River Oaks home is on more than 2 acres

Set amid more than 2 acres of scenic grounds, this distinctive Georgian mansion near the River Oaks Country Club is surrounded by park-like surrounds that include a pool, gazebo, lighted tennis courts and separate quarters.

Listing agents Valerie Lankford and Cameron Ansari of Greenwood King Properties’ Voss Office say the home features classic 18th century proportions and symmetry, and beautifully crafted details including carved door pediments, random-plank oak floors, marble floors and deep moldings.

Set far back from the street, the three-story home at 3711 Willowick has a grand presence with its classic Georgian elevation complete with columns and a beautiful double-door entry.

The home, with nearly 10,000 square feet of living space, features abundant entertaining areas that include an underground wine cellar and huge solarium.

The classic elegance of this home is revealed in the entry, which features a circular staircase; randomplank oak hardwoods; wainscoting; and chandelier, sconce and recessed lighting

Overlooking the patio and pool, the living room has a 10-foot ceiling, random-plank oak hardwoods, a wood-burning fireplace, French doors leading to the backyard, and access to the family room/sun room as well as the formal dining room.

Wall-to-wall windows and French doors offer views of the brick courtyard and fountain in the family room/sun room, which has marble floors and a ceiling fan.

The formal dining room can easily accommodate a large gathering and includes random-plank oak hardwoods, deep ceiling molding and wainscoting, expansive beveled-glass windows facing south, and access to the butler’s pantry and breakfast room.

Stained wainscoting, random-plank oak hardwoods, walls of built-in bookshelves and a woodburning fireplace with marble surround highlight the.impressive study.

The breakfast room/ butler’s pantry has a return staircase, plantation shutters, access to the patio and a built-in storage/serving area with granite countertops.

The kitchen has a long center island, granite counters, three Thermador ovens, a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, two Bosch dishwashers, a five-burner Thermador gas range, a Sharp microwave, a walk-in pantry, a beamed ceiling, and preparation and storage space.

Atasting room and a wine storage cellar are included in the wine cellar.

The incredible den/game room that measures 46 feet by 21 feet has a 22-foot beamed cathedral ceiling and a wood-burning fireplace with a carved mantle and marble surrounds.

The private master suite is on the second floor and includes a sitting area, French doors leading to a balcony; and a luxury bath with oak hardwood and marble floors, two walk-in closets, a whirlpool tub and a separate shower.

Completing the second floor are spacious secondary bedrooms and an office/ study area with built-ins.

The third floor lends flexibility to the home’s design and features a bedroom and full bath plus a game room that could be used as a sixth bedroom.

Quarters are attached through the garage.

The park-like surrounds include landscaping, green space, a gazebo, a pool, tennis courts, gardens, a flagstone terrace, garages and parking, a circular driveway with additional parking, and an automatic driveway gate.

With a five or six bedrooms and 5½ baths, this home at 3711 Willowick is priced at $12,800,000.

For additional information, visit www.GreenwoodKing.com.