This magnificent, Country English estate in prestigious Preston Hollow sits on a 1.929-acre lot studded with a number of mature live oak trees. The 15,402-square foot home, custom built by David Haverfield, is designed for the homeowner/executive who wants to make a statement about taste, excellence and gracious living. It has been constructed on a grand scale, yet conveys a rare sense of intimacy throughout its living spaces.

Comprising three levels plus a lower level, this exceptional home boasts a total of seven staircases; an elevator to all floors; five interior fireplaces and stone, tile or distressed, wide-planked oak floors throughout.

The first level offers a two-story entrance, formal living and dining rooms, a library, a rear family room, an office, a sunroom and an adjacent kitchen/keeping room. The kitchen is distinguished by a Viking, 5-burner commercial stovetop, a Sub-zero refrigerator, two dishwashers and a hammered copper vent hood. There is also a caterer’s kitchen with double sink.

On the second level, you’ll find a master bedroom with a vaulted ceiling that expands to an adjacent sunroom. Luxury his and hers baths sport honed limestone, and his and her closets are oversized dressing rooms. Each of the additional three bedrooms on this floor has a separate bathroom. Other rooms on the second level include a playroom, a five-desk computer/office area and a full-service laundry with a drip-dry area.

The third level is a furnished space for multiple uses, plus a kitchenette and full bath.

The lower level, meanwhile, features a beamed, high-ceilinged den or game room; a stone floored corking room; a pine-paneled smoking room; a media room; a sunlit workout/fitness center and a fifth bedroom with full bath.

Attached to the house is a three-car garage that’s accessible via a circular drive.

One of the estate’s most striking features is its expansive outdoor living area, complete with fireplace, full grilling space and half bath. This area’s beautiful centerpiece is a formal swimming pool with an 11-foot high, slate-backed water wall, as well as a round hot tub/spa.

Additional amenities of this handsome; one-of-a-kind manse include an Elam Smarthouse System, 14-heat/air zones, an outdoor lighting system, a butler’s pantry, two mudrooms, a slate roof and a stone wall surrounding the property with iron fencing accents. refer to mls:10872011