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Truly an estate, this custom built federalist style 12, 000 sq ft luxury home was designed with the utmost attention to detail, quality of construction and maximum use of space. A private drive curves through a wooded area and leads to the dramatic first view of the house. Detailed columns, traditional red brick, and symmetry are integrated with an open floor plan inside. The massive honduran mahogany doors with leaded glass, the two story foyer with imported marble tile and custom greek key inlay, an oversized chandelier, and the free standing wrought iron railed staircase to the second level are just the beginning. The formal living room with 20' ceiling and wall of windows that overlook pensacola bay, elaborate fireplace mantle, brass and crystal wall sconces, a second large chandelier and floor to ceiling window treatments has been meticulously designed. The very large kitchen and breakfast area overlook the indoor pool as well as the bay, are designed for family as well as entertaining. The kitchen island is 13' x 15' , and surrounded by extensive custom cabinetry, black granite countertops, top end appliances, including a 4 burner thermador stove top, gagganau grill, thermador double ovens and warming drawer, sub-zero refrigerator and freezer with cabinet fronts, double roll out drawers in each cabinet, vegetable sink, bosch dishwasher, and much more. The extensive windows make the area light and bright and provide stunning views. The adjacent media room features a 108& quot; screen, all-pro sound system though out the house and outside, double trey ceiling and soundproof walls. The powder room has solid marble pedestal sink, chandelier and gold plated fixtures. The formal dining room has removable wall paper, a limited edition design of english country side and imported french chandelier. The library is wonderful, two stories, with the mezzanine level housing the books and overlooking the seating area on the main floor. The antique fireplace mantel found in pennsylvania, is handsome and adds warmth. The 5' wide hallway leads to the spacious laundry room with numerous cabinets, counter space and sink. The two bedrooms on this level could be master bedrooms, one in a beautiful royal blue with bath fixtures to coordinate, the other, equal in size, but coordinated with a pink palette, includes a rare pink marble in the bathroom. Closets are room size. On the second floor the master bedroom has another antique fireplace, sitting area and french doors to the travertine balcony that runs the length of the home. The master bath has 7' x7' shower/steam room complete with full body water massage and 100 gal water tank, two huge walk in closets, a 6' custom jacuzzi, 2 vanities with inlaid gold sinks and rare white marble counters. The separate office features leather wall paper and 1/2 bath. The reading room/second office/bedroom is south facing, light and bright. The guest bedroom upstairs is designed for a child, with chalkboard wall and custom bed. On the basement level, the & quot; sports& quot; bar has been designed for fun! A pool table, big screen tv, with hook ups for two more, long custom bar that seats 7+, custom designed bar back/shelving, and cabinets with 3 refrigerators, sink and wine storage, are perfect for parties. A full bath and adjacent room with sink, refrigerator, and outside entrance are perfect for catering and party set up. Beyond the landscaped area, access the water by a charming brick path or curving road to the 204' of waterfront. The indoor pool and overflow hot tub are fabulous! Travertine decking, glassed wall for view and attached work out room with full bath, make this exceptional space. The separate guest house in the front is a finished efficiency apartment with a ladder to the loft space. There is nothing small on this property, from the full length balconies on all 3 levels, the room sizes and finishes and innumerable upgrades, a visit is the only way to appreciate the value and detail.