Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Custom East Fayetteville Plantation
Phenomenal custom built plantation on the edge of East Fayetteville is the dream Southern living home you’ve been looking for. The 7,527 square foot house sits on 40 gorgeous acres of land and is located at 1501 N Starr Drive. It includes four bedrooms and four full and one half bathrooms, in addition to exceptional indoor and outdoor areas for you and your guests to enjoy and entertain. The property is listed at $4,100,000 by Ben Israel of Southern Tradition Real Estate.
The grandeur of this home is evident as soon as you walk into the two story entryway that features a dazzling chandelier and stunning hardwood floors that continue into the elegant formal dining room. The luxurious living room is highlighted by soaring tall ceilings, marble floors, striking fireplace with mantle, wall of built-ins for added storage, tremendous windows allowing in natural light, and three sets of French doors opening onto the back patio. There are two additional living areas on the main level, both with fireplaces, marble floors, and built-ins, that could be utilized as a study, family room, or sitting area for guests. The chef ’s kitchen includes wooden beam accents on the ceiling, kitchen island with vegetable sink, stainless steel appliances, pantry, ample storage in custom cabinetry, loads of counterspace, and casual dining area.
The magnificent master suite has everything you could want beginning with the master bedroom that is complete with a tray ceiling, plush carpeting, sitting area with fireplace, and private outdoor access. The impressive master bathroom has his and hers vanities with granite countertops, bonus makeup vanity, marble floors, remarkable glass walk-in shower, garden tub, water closet, and double doors opening into the massive master closet with built-ins. In addition to the fantastic additional bedrooms, there is an incredible guest house with living area, full kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom that would be perfect for guests or as a mother-in-law suite.
The outdoor area is paradise with expansive acreage, wonderful back patio for outdoor entertaining, two stocked ponds, and for the horse-enthusiast, there is a 35-horse stall stable, hay barn, indoor riding arena, ranch house, and barn apartment. Additional features of the house include a large home office with cathedral ceiling and wooden beam accents, huge laundry room with sink, built-ins, and desk area, circle driveway, beautiful upper and lower covered front patios, surrounding professional landscaping, dog kennels, and three car garage.