Homes of Distinction: 1804 Writers Circle

In this striking 6,475-square-foot family home, there is not a detail overlooked. Outside, to the right of the front door and past wooden gates, is a peaceful courtyard, complete with a fountain and shade garden by landscape architect Anne Daigh. The home itself, which boasts five bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths, was thoughtfully crafted by architect Preston Shea, interior designer Jason Arnold and realtor Tristan Kinsley, who originally built the house for his family in 2018.

When visitors enter the home through 10-foot, glass-and-alderwood doors, the living room immediately becomes the focal point, with its views of the estate’s trees and gardens — the perfect spot to watch an incredible sunset. An ArcusStone fireplace, hand troweled on site, is flanked by arched built-ins with custom pecky cypress doors.

In the kitchen, with appliances discreetly tucked away behind custom white cabinetry, an island with a soapstone top and mahogany legs functions as a counter but looks like a beautiful piece of furniture. The kitchen — designed not to look like a kitchen — boasts no upper cabinets. Not to worry — there is plenty of storage in the “working pantry,” which has black-and-white marble floors, white-oak built-ins and an extra sink. Even the laundry room is thoughtfully designed, with a commercial-kitchen-style sink, stainless-steel countertops and a handmade ceramic-tile backsplash.

The first-floor primary bedroom suite features spacious closets and an idyllic bathroom with heated limestone floors, a freestanding tub and a separate shower with dual thermostatic rain showerheads.

There are three en-suite bedrooms upstairs, as well as a children’s playroom with built-in reading nooks and wall sconces — perfect for curling up with a good book.

The lower level, which faces beautifully landscaped gardens, features a gas fireplace, a bar area with an integrated ice maker, a Sub-Zero beverage center, and a temperature-controlled wine cellar. There is also the option of a fifth bedroom downstairs, which is currently being used as an office. To make sure no amenity was forgotten, the lower level also offers a full bath with a steam shower that boasts a range of aromatherapy choices. Eucalyptus, anyone?