This Town and Country home has been cherished and meticulously cared for by the original owners since it was built. After designing the home themselves, they selected Higginbotham to construct the home. Higginbotham's reputation for unparalleled quality and great attention to detail is certainly evident in this home. Step inside to find a large entry hall with gracious staircase. On the left you will find the formal dining room with wood floors, beautiful built-in corner cabinets and wonderful moldings. The living room has a gas fireplace flanked by original built-in cabinets and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the back yard and pool. The kitchen has cherry cabinets, wood beams, granite counters, subzero refrigerator, 6 burner Viking stove, Bosch double ovens, custom tiled backsplash, wood floors and a cozy hearth / sitting room with gas fireplace and wet bar. The breakfast nook has a large bay window, built in server and great views of the backyard . Off the kitchen you will find a main floor laundry with dumbwaiter used to send laundry upstairs, a half bath, pantry and several storage closets. The hallway at the back of the living room leads to a large family room with wet bar, tray ceiling and door leading to the brick patio. There is also a full bath and a wonderful office / library with original wood paneling and original built-in bookshelves. Once upstairs you will find a large, light filled primary suite with two large walk-in closets and an updated bath with large walk-in shower and double vanities. There are two additional bedroom suites each with private baths. The partially finished lower level provides plenty of additional living space, a full bath, loads of unfinished storage and a convenient staircase leading directly to the garage. The backyard has an extensive brick patio, wonderful, mature landscaping and a Pebble Tec pool, Other features include a private acre lot, 3 car garage, extensive millwork, moldings and built-ins throughout the home, double wide driveway for guest parking, sprinkler system, monitored alarm system, zoned heating and cooling, original wood floors throughout most of the home, and a highly sought after neighborhood. Super convenient location close to both private and public schools, numerous hospitals and shopping. Minutes from highway 40 makes getting any where in St. Louis a breeze. This home is truly a timeless classic.