Why Buy This House in University Park, TX $ 8,000,000

Reminiscent of an estate in Tuscany, this exquisite Italian Villa is situated in the midst of prestigious Volk Estates.

Surrounded by privacy landscaping, the impressive villa is constructed of Luters and Austin stone beautifully melded for texture.

The period influence is accentuated by a cast stone door and window surrounds including antique barrel tile and the 100-year-old roof imported from Italy.

Exemplifying unsurpassed quality construction and workmanship throughout, the Villa ushers family and guests into its gracious Entry Hall featuring arched ceilings and honed Travertine floors crafted with walnut and southern chestnut inlays.

The grand front staircase boasts intricate artistic wrought iron balusters and oak handrails.

Unrivaled entertaining is ensured beginning with the formal Living Room with wide plank hardwoods, cross-beamed ceilings, beautiful wainscot, a wood-burning fireplace with stone surround and mantel, and breathtaking custom draperies.

The Great Room features herringbone oak floors, a beamed ceiling, natural stone fireplace and a hand-carved stone mantle flanked by French doors overlooking the outside loggia and pool.

Adjacent is the Family Room with hand scraped wood floors, a fireplace with Travertine surround and hearth with a mahogany mantel.

The fully-equipped Wet Bar has granite counter tops and adjoins the 350+ bottle Wine Room with its stone clad walls, wrought iron stair rail, iron chandelier and storage closet.

Guests will dine in style in the formal Dining Room with natural hand cut stone wainscot built on a radius, antique hand-carved Italian chandelier and stone window surrounds overlooking a private courtyard.

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