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House #2 - Poplar Woods
Maison de Famille
By Jeremy McGraw
Provident Homes
 With head-turning curb appeal, the Maison de Famille offers passersby plenty of reasons to admire its stunning, one-of-a-kind exterior and to imagine what creative treasures lie within the home's 7,700 square feet. Provident Homes has created a spectacular one-and-a-half-story, five-bedroom home, reminiscent of a French countryside estate. A circular drive offers a formal introduction to the stone entry and arched top mahogany front door. The stone continues to lend complementing textures to the brick exterior by highlighting a massive chimney, front gable and retaining walls. The historic French nostalgia is accented with a charming cupola and old world-style windows. Beautifully positioned on a corner lot, the Maison de Famille offers as many inviting details all around its exterior, including a quaint courtyard patio and koi pond, a 20 x 40 built-in pool, an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit and a screened back porch.
Visitors will be pleased to discover as many unique points of interest within. An incredible two-story spiral staircase captures the eye at first glance, with intriguing views of the great room competing for attention. Beautiful hardwood is introduced in the foyer, which continues into a nearby study, where homeowners will most certainly want to get down to business and enjoy the gorgeous stone fireplace and the elegance of the detailed ceiling, high wainscotting and built-in bookcases. A half bath is conveniently located just off the study, as is a very unique and tranquil prayer room, which is highlighted with a gothic-style window.
The dining room presents an open invitation to grand celebrations with its gorgeous chandelier, built-in cabinetry, decorative trim, window nook and art niches. A butler's pantry makes hosting easy with a built-in coffee maker and convenient access to the kitchen. A wet bar offers guests a chance to freshen their drinks before entering the incredible great room, which features a 13-foot high, 15-box coffered ceiling, plenty of crown moulding, wainscotting, built-in bookshelves and a stone fireplace flanked by two eight-foot sliding doors that lead to the back patio.
Custom trimmed arched entryways announce the kitchen and hearth room, which both feature more of the beautiful hardwood. Granite countertops are beautiful companions to the maple cabinets and butcher block top island. High-end kitchen appliances lend a modern element to the classic design of the kitchen. A beamed ceiling announces the hearth room, where another fireplace and flat screen TV invite family members to sit down and talk about their day. Convenience and style continue with five full baths and two half baths, a built-in elevator and a utility room that features a computer desk. Man's best friend is sure to appreciate the built-in dog washing area in the three-car garage.
A private entry ushers homeowners to their master suite, where a peaceful sitting area and access to the screened porch create a private retreat. Extra trim and a beamed ceiling add elegance to the space. The master bath features beautiful ceramic tile, a walk-in shower, corner tub and his and hers vanities. A large center island, two walk -in closets, one with its own washer and dryer, offer additional conveniences to the master suite.
The upper level of Maison de Famille showcases creativity through the eyes of a child with a cowboy-themed bedroom, complete with a hay loft, and a children's media room that's designed to make learning and playing at home a kid's first choice for fun. Another bedroom is designed especially for little princesses who like to dress up, and an additional bedroom will keep baby having sweet dreams for many years to come. A laundry room is also featured on the second level as well as a conditioned storage room.
A short elevator ride to the lower level reveals a play area for the grown-ups in the family. With multiple levels, builder Jeremy McGraw offers homeowners a creative space to watch a movie in the sunken media room or sample the latest vintage in the wine room. A spacious recreation area offers an ideal area to socialize with friends and spend time with family. A guest suite and additional bedroom/office are also featured. Just outside, is a gorgeous brick courtyard.
It's no doubt that homeowners will tuck their passports away, and instead escape to this energy-efficient French countryside-like retreat that has all the attraction of a vacation far away and the conveniences and warmth of being comfortable right at home.
What makes this home energy efficient?
• 95 percent efficient HVAC system
• Closed cell foam insulation
• Draft blocking
• Energy efficient windows and appliances
Interior Design
Lisa Metrovich-Knight
Lisa Lynn Design Services
502-296-2785
Furnishings: Century Entertainment & Furnishings
Lighting: Brechers Co.
Windows: Metro Window Company, Inc.
Cabinets: Century Entertainment & Furnishings
Appliances: Trend Companies of Kentucky
Realtor Marcus McGraw, German Henny
Financing: BB&T
Trim: Matt French, Hancock Trim
Brick & Stone: General Shale
Fireplaces: Fireplace Distributors
Tile: Daltile / Romy Tile, installer
Granite: Eleet Stone Countertops
Landscaping:Canfield Development Company, Inc.
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