St. Louis 'Wow' House: Exquisite French-Style Estate

SAINT LOUIS, MO — This French-style manor is hidden away on 3 private acres in the heart of St. Louis. The grounds feature lush green spaces with mature trees, and the house itself is reminiscent of grand European mansions with an covered archway, fountain, elegant staircase, and large great room. Fireplaces in several rooms will keep you cozy on long winter nights as you live in style like the French aristocracy.

• Address: 25 Somerset Downs, Saint Louis, Missouri
• Price: $2,700,000
• Square Feet: 10299
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 5 Full and 3 Half Baths
• Built: 1997
• Features: An exquisite 3+ acre 1.5 sty French style estate built by artisans with an eye for the "old" school manors set amongst full mature trees, lush green spaces, all within a park setting. A grand wide entry staircase reminiscent of European mansions. An elegant Great Rm featuring high ceilings, an 1800's style wet bar, grand FP and great natural light. The first fl features: Master Suite w/FP & lg master bath rm, a CEO's wood paneled Office w/FP, formal Dining Rm, lg chef's Kitchen w/2 center islands, Sub-Zero fridges; lg Hearth Rm w/FP, Breakfast Rm w/bay windows & door to out side veranda, Laundry Rm, mud rm/desk area. 2nd fl: 3BR suites & bonus study area. Back stairs. LL w/family rm w/FP, media rm, a pool table rm w/FP, a sitting rm,a 5th bed rm used as an exercise rm, steam-sauna & a changing rm for pool. Beautiful back stone patio, pool & waterfall. The 3 & 2 car garage w/steeple & weathervane. A Kentucky horse movie setting. Abundant storage. An extraordinary value at this price.

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