8/27/2010

FABULOUS VIRGINIA PALACE NEAR WASHINGTON, DC IS FOR SALE


Luxury features and amenities abound in a beautiful castle in McLean, Virigina, the Chateau Noble, built in 2006, currently on sale for $14,500,000.  

Wrought-iron entrance gates open to circular stone drive.  On two stunningly landscaped acres, atop a hill, there is a 27,000 sq ft chateau with Beaux-Arts focus including arched paned windows, coffered and volume ceilings, beautiful crown moldings, stunning woodwork and built-ins, pretty fireplaces, granite, bluestone terraces and French Doors. 
Upon entry there is a sweeping staircase and coffered dome with Schonbek chandelier.  Stair railing is made of rich black scroll work.

A grand ballroom has gold-limestone flooring and can fit 200 guests with 6 French Doors for entry. 

The library also has coffered ceilings as well as custom bookshelves and pocket doors in mahogany paneling. 

Gourmet kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances, gold granite countertops and recessed lighting.  Formal dining room can set 24.

The more-than-spacious master bedroom suite has a separate sitting room with fireplace.  Closets are fitted with cherry wood built-ins.  Five more ensuite bedrooms each have marble and tile bathrooms.  Three powder rooms are on the main floor.  Lower level has a workout room overlooking a private garden courtyard with 18 C Venetian fountain. 
and oversized steam shower.  The elevator goes to three floors.  Fourth level houses staff quarters and full bath.  Balconies combine brick and cast stone.  Seven gas fireplaces are in the eleven-zone heating system with Carrier air conditioning handlers.  The Crestron wireless control center controls heating and sound and there is a Lutron lighting system.

The pure elegance and grandeur make the home fit for visits from royalty, and yet there is an intimate feeling suitable for family and friends to enjoy the premises of this magnificent home.

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