Many of us dream of having our own private getaway, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Such a dream became a reality for the owners of this 3-acre estate in Chesterfield. From authentic, centuries-old cobblestones in the drive and Italian travertine walls to custom windows and lighting throughout, they created an oasis that combines luxury and convenience.
What attracted you to the property?
It was like a mini Ozarks, our private resort in the woods. I wasn’t interested in a house with close neighbors, and here, you can’t even see them. The area is so beautiful with the trees and two lakes. It’s a very natural setting. We have some trees that are more than 200 years old, and the neighborhood is called Arrowhead Estates for a reason. Some of our neighbors have found arrowheads on their property. It’s beautiful from all directions and only 15 minutes from downtown and Clayton.
Have you done any renovations?
We did a top-to-bottom remodel. We wanted something that looked like Aspen on the outside and Miami on the inside. Lauren Strutman was our architect. I brought her pictures and ideas, and she helped put everything together. Every space is designed to be fun and efficient. It came out beautifully.
What was your vision for the interior?
The inside is very modern. It’s cool, bright and open. My wife and I don’t like walls; those are for the bedroom. As soon as you enter the front door, your eyes flow to the living room, kitchen and the beautiful views outside.
How do you use your outside space?
My wife used to be on the All-America water polo team, so we’re in the pool a lot. The entire first floor has spectacular views of the pool, waterfall and spa. We also love to watch the wildlife. It’s nice to sit in the sunroom with a latte in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening and just look out into the backyard. We have spectacular landscape lighting, so the time of day doesn’t matter.
What are your favorite features?
There are almost too many to name. The magnificent, floor-to-ceiling granite fireplace and the 350-gallon saltwater aquarium are the focal points of the great room and kitchen. That’s where we spend most of our time. The aquarium was designed by Acrylic Tank Manufacturing, a company featured on the Animal Planet show Tanked.
Do you entertain often?
We love to entertain. The open layout is perfect for it. You can walk through and mingle, and no one is hidden away in separate rooms. It’s fun to show people around the yard or let them explore it by themselves. We never had a party where we didn’t receive notes thanking us and telling us what a wonderful time everyone had.
listing price | $2,295,000
listing agent | Ted Wight
agency | Deilmann Sotheby’s International Realty
