The baronially proportioned space has clear lines of sight to its entry, and the staircase makes a good prop for a slow entrance or a dramatic pause.
The gated Spanish-style four-bedroom home was built in 1928 and retains many of the original details, including a tiled mail entry and grand staircase.
Features: Hardwood floors; detailed molding; hand-carved walls and staircase; grand entry with sitting room; dining room with leaded and stained-glass windows; library; hidden bar room with separate entrance; French-inspired ballroom; eat-in kitchen; music/recreation room; swimming pool; formal landscaping.
The rooms are arranged around the mast, which houses the entry staircase and all the house's mechanical systems.
It has three doors to speed up entry and exit, and its two staircases are expected to further lessen "dwell time" at stops.
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