Travel to another place & time, to the foothills of the Mediterranean & an age when craftsmen perfected their skills at hands of masters. This one-of-a-kind lakefront estate offers the finest of design, workmanship & decor. A gracious marriage of Old-World elegance w/conveniences of today. Timeless materials; stone, marble & Venetian plaster are warmed by patina of old-growth Mahogany. In the powder room, a Roman fountain tops the vanity. Beautiful custom Italian tile accents walls of the kitchen. Floors of slate, tumbled marble & terra cotta are elegant background for the fine antiques & richly woven rugs. With consideration to beauty & function, the main kitchen boasts a Thermador range, electric & gas ovens, granite counters, warm wood cabinetry (crafted on site) & a generous walk-in pantry. In every room of this thoughtfully-planned home, music flows through a whole-house sound system. At the heart of the home is the great room, a grand space w/22 ft ceilings, perfectly proportioned to feel comfortable & inviting. A wall of glass doors leads to a terrace overlooking the pool & gardens, creating a space reminiscent of an Italian villa. Surrounding the home are lush lawns & intimate gardens. Walled courtyards offer tranquility & privacy. An elegant pool of European design melds seamlessly into the landscape. Punctuating the pool is a richly detailed iron fountain & dramatic outdoor fireplace. Steps away a Summer Kitchen is a space so beguiling that it entices guests to linger for hours.