1500 Wilderness Gate

A wonderful feeling of airiness and light pervades this 4,800-square-foot home on 5.268 acres in desirable Wilderness Gate. Introduced by a flagstone courtyard with colorful trees, it begins with a voluminous great room, which boasts a soaring ceiling, a fireplace, plentiful windows, and doors to a portal--one of the home's numerous alfresco spaces. Walls and nichos throughout are ideal for the display of art and sculpture. Steps from the great room is the dining area, which opens to the kitchen and a glorious window-wrapped sunroom with doors to a deck. Bright and inviting, the kitchen offers ample storage space, top-tier appliances, and an island. A hidden back stairway leads to a relaxing media room that seems to float above the surrounding terrain, a small deck, a bath, and a very secluded bedroom. Atop the home's main stairway is the owner's suite, a private, light-filled aerie that includes a bedroom with wide windows and a kiva fireplace; a luxurious bath with crisp, clean lines and both a soaking tub and a glass-enclosed shower; and two room-sized walk-in closets. The cool, shady portal revels in views of the tastefully landscaped grounds, which include a lush lawn, thoughtfully placed trees, handsome rockwork, and an open-air flagstone patio surrounding a tranquil water feature. Other highlights include an office with a kiva fireplace, a two-bedroom guest wing, a colorful laundry room and pantry, and an attached two-car garage.