Don't miss this Custom Built Home on just shy of two acres backdropped by a glistening pool and rising above a serene private pond. Nestled in the highly desired Lake Washington area, Palms West community is a quiet one-street cul-de-sac guarded by a grand iron gate. This small community boasts large lots and magnificent custom homes. At center stage, this 5,458 square feet under air home comprises 4 bedrooms/4.5 baths/Study/Bonus Room/4 car garage. This 1-owner home was built to withstand hurricane-force winds, Impeccably maintained, this home features 23+ ceilings, massive windows that pour in the sunshine, a spiral staircase with a stunning catwalk above, new Brazilian cherrywood floors, stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinets, granite countertops, all under a tile roof. This home was constructed by a well-respected builder and engineered with concrete with a ''blow through'' structure to withstand hurricane-force winds. An equestrian-style fence stretches from the gate along the drive encasing a sparkling private body of water. This elevated lot sits well above the flood line, and the Chicago paved driveway is wide and has side entry to the four-car garage. Immaculate lush landscaping surrounds the house, and framing the pond is tidy but more organic horticulture. Arched mahogany with leaded glass inserts open to a stunning display of layers of windows all across the back of the majestic living area. The windows rise to the sky and reveal large trees, tropical blossoms, an expansive patio, pool, and spa. Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors cover the first floor and the stairs, and the catwalk above. Stately columns flank the foyer and present a large dining room, and a curved staircase with arched windows creates a stunning backdrop for a piano or sitting area. Additionally, a small storage closet underneath the stairs allows for smart use of space.'||chr(10)||'A cabana bath is positioned just between the Living Room and Study. French glass-paned doors in deep wood open to the Study where floor to ceiling custom bookshelves adorn one wall. Just down the hall is the Owner's suite that opens with French Doors, covered by a trey ceiling, and features a sitting area with windows and double doors overlooking the pool. Dual walk-in custom closets in cherry wood flank the entrance to the Owner's bathroom. The bathroom is conducive to a home of this caliber, and has everything, including a cherry vanity supporting two sinks, jetted large tub, private water closet with bidet, and massive shower with two shower heads all trimmed in bronze and neutral tile. On the other side of the home, an oversized laundry room featuring cherry cabinets, tile floors, a newer upscale washer & a dryer sits opposite a powder bath near the entrance from the four-car garage. As you enter the kitchen, rich cherry cabinets imported from Canada give a feeling of elegance enhanced by stainless steel sub-zero fridge, double ovens, gas cooktop, dishwasher, and granite countertops. A walk-in pantry, integrated desk, and wine fridge allow ample storage. The kitchen bar looks out over the breakfast nook and wall of windows and doors to the patio. The stone surrounded gas fireplace is centered with white bookshelves on either side. Upstairs windows on the front mirror the windows in the living area where the outside feels inside, making this home indeed "light and bright." The 23+' ceilings allow for a stunning catwalk above all grounded in gleaming wood floors and black scrolling iron balusters. Upstairs each bedroom, has a walk-in closet customized with cabinetry. One has an ensuite bath, and the other two share a dual vanity bathroom. A massive bonus room makes a great teen hangout, exercise room, or whatever hobby you are into at the end of the hallway. '||chr(10)||'Outside'||chr(10)||'There are multiple sets of French doors open from the living areas and the Owner's Bedroom to the large, fenced-in pool patio. Travertine pavers circle the pool deck, and a summer kitchen equipped with a new Blaze grill is ready for future BBQs.'||chr(10)||'This one-owner home has been carefully maintained and comes with crown molding, granite countertops, Anderson sealed windows, newer high-end cast lighting outside, wired for surround sound, equipped with a whole house generator, has 3 new Infinity Carrier A/C units with personal zoning for each bedroom upstairs, a Pebble Tec Salt Water pool and spa with a new pool heater, and 2 new pumps, New Rheem 80 gallon Water heater, New interior paint in most rooms, and newer exterior paint, and high-end Brizio fixtures.