French country

Elegant villa is surrounded by 5 acres

Tucked away behind the gates of Chenal Downs in west Little Rock, this newly built four-bedroom, three-and-ahalf-bath home has all the elegance of a grand French-country estate.

Custom-designed glass doors open to the foyer, which is lit by a lantern chandelier; 7-inch white-oak plank flooring continues through most of the main level. Just off the foyer, the dining room features a sphere-shaped geodeslab chandelier and opens to the family dining area. A two-story vaulted ceiling soars above the great room, which has a wall of windows and is anchored by a site-built woodburning fireplace that has a granite surround and a custom-built mantelpiece.

Open to the great room and family dining area, the gourmet kitchen is fitted with floor-to-ceiling custom cabinetry with roll-outs, an island/breakfast bar with a farmhouse sink, leathered-granite counters, tile backsplashes and stainless-steel appliances — a refrigerator, an ice maker, a dishwasher and a professional-grade stove with a double convection oven and a gas cooktop. The family dining area has built-in display shelves and is lit by a wooden chandelier.

Located on the main level, the spacious master bedroom offers private access to the patio. The spa-quality bath has a tile floor, his-and-hers vanities with natural-stone counters, a private water closet, a freestanding soaking tub, a glass and tile multispray shower, and a walkin closet with a built-in double bureau and extensive shelving. There are three bedrooms upstairs; one has a private bath, and one offers private access to the hall bath. This level also features a media room and a spacious bonus room that could be used as an office or game room.

Other amenities include a laundry room with a sink and built-ins, a powder room, handcrafted crown molding and trimwork, tankless hot water, a three-car side-entry garage, a sprinkler system and more.