PRIME PROPERTY

A detailed look at one of the area’s most distinctive homes.

This neoclassical, close-in Memorial-area chateau at 100 Carnarvon Drive is on a secluded 2.5 wooded acres, and is a masterpiece of luxury and refinement surrounded by private, park-like grounds.

The 27,000-plus-squarefoot chateau is designed for elegant entertaining and the display of museum-quality art. The setting and architecture evoke the grandeur of Versailles and the artfilled mansions of Paris’ 16th Arrondissement.

Inside, amenities include lavish gilt and delicately wrought, hand-painted detail, such as reproduced period moldings; white marble tile and inlaid, handscraped hardwood floors, antique boiserie, chandeliers and marble fireplaces.

Expertly proportioned principal rooms include a gallery/reception hall, Versailles room/salon, dining room, music room, east gallery hall, family room, sunroom, and breakfast/ informal dining room.

Additional interior features include two staircases, owned alarm system, central vacuum, dry bar, elevator, fire/smoke alarm, spa/ hot tub, electric and gas washer and dryer connections, and a wet bar.

Other rooms include family room, media room, study/library, and in-house utility room.

The island kitchen includes an extensive butler’s pantry, and an additional catering kitchen. The master bath includes a bidet, double sinks and a primary bath with a separate shower. Outdoor features include a fully fenced backyard, covered patio/deck, greenhouse, pool, outdoor kitchen and porch.

Priced at $29,999,999, this eight-bedroom home with eight full baths and four baths is listed by Kellie Geitner with Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty.

For information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.