T h e m a i n e n t r y e x t e n d s
into the home’s iconic grand
salon specifically designed for
entertaining. This expansive room
has numerous crystal chandeliers
suspended from its gold-trimmed
lofty arched ceiling. Multiple
sets of glass-paneled French
doors open to a covered terrace
while providing natural light
and breathtaking views of Lake
Thonotosassa.
A fully equipped chef’s kitchen
features an exposed wood beam
ceiling, custom cabinetry and topof
the-line appliances such as a
72-inch La Cornue gas range with
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double ovens and a large Frenchstyle
hood. Polished Imperial
Blue Granite countertops and a
matching backsplash behind the
range add a striking tone to this
area that also features a large
center island with seating and an
oversized pantry. Adjacent to the
kitchen is a dining room designed
to accommodate large-scale dinner
parties. Hand-painted murals,
massive arched bay windows, a
sophisticated tray ceiling and a
trio of crystal chandeliers above
the dynamic cross-patterned
wood floor give this room an air
of unsurpassed elegance.
The grand salon is ideal for large-scale entertaining.