$1,950,000

Situated on 3.06 acres hidden behind a stately gated entrance, this sprawling estate near Lake Waco features an 11,112 square foot main house with five bedrooms plus a suite of executive offices for the ultimate work-from-home experience. Built in a traditional design with a slate roof and copper gutters, the home comes into view at the end of a winding private driveway surrounded by gorgeous trees. A large, paved parking area provides ample room for guests. The main entry welcomes you into a sunny parlor with hardwood flooring and gas fireplace that opens to the living room featuring its own wall of windows looking over the pool deck and expansive patio. A wet bar and powder room make hosting guests a breeze, as does the adjacent formal dining room with butler’s pantry and full chef’s kitchen which includes a 6-burner Thermador gas range with grill and double ovens, 2 warming drawers, a Sub-zero refrigerator/freezer, icemaker, plus a full walk-in refrigerator/freezer like you’d find in a commercial restaurant! Spending a cozy dinner with just the family? The main kitchen which overlooks the circular driveway is fully equipped with double ovens and a Thermador 6-burner smooth cooktop and sits adjacent to a large, brick-walled breakfast room with gas fireplace. The owner’s suite offers everything you could want in a personal retreat… a large bedroom with gas fireplace and private access to the back patio, two separate ensuite bathrooms with dressing areas, and closet space that would challenge even the most expansive wardrobe. Down the hallway, you’ll find one bedroom with a built-in daybed/window seat and full bathroom with shower, another bedroom which faces the tennis court and has a full bathroom with tub/shower, and a fourth bedroom with its own sitting area with a fireplace and built-in mini-fridge plus full bathroom with separate shower and soaking tub. Three cedar storage closets are available in the hallway near the laundry room for extra storage. A garden room connects the main living areas to the 3-car, climate-controlled garage and further beckons you to a massive game room. Truly an entertainer’s dream, this room features high ceilings, two walls of windows overlooking the terrace and pool, a gas fireplace, PLUS a full kitchen with Sub-Zero fridge, range, microwave, warming drawers, and more. An adjacent bathroom offers a shower and sauna for restful relaxation. When work calls, a full executive suite is at the ready. There is a grand conference room with beautiful, stained wood cabinetry and bookcases, a stately private office with a gas fireplace, an additional office and an adjacent suite with kitchenette, full bathroom, and a private entry. Several work/storage rooms complete this ultimate work-from-home space. Outdoors, opportunities abound for exercise and play! Behind the main house is a heated pool with cabana that has a dressing room, bathroom, and outdoor kitchen. The patio area and deck also have a built-in gas grill. The grounds additionally offer two gated areas for dogs and kids to play and a lighted tennis court with basketball goal. If you’re looking to honor those New Year’s resolutions to get into shape, a nearly 2500 SF gym is available – complete with full bathroom, sauna, and climate controlled 2-car garage with chip-coated flooring. Behind the gym are three other versatile outbuildings that offer 3 additional garage spaces, several offices, another half bathroom, and a safe room for bad weather. This home in a prime location of Waco is truly an estate for the most discerning buyer!