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Extraordinary Estate

By Cindy Hodnett
HomePlace Writer

It's often said that if you want something done right, you should call on the experts, and an elegant and distinctive home in the upscale Crow Hill subdivision is a testament to that. Built by a custom homebuilder as a personal residence, 5365 Mercia Court is a million-dollar showcase that illustrates the unlimited possibilities for a luxury property.

"This is the builder's own home," said Coldwell Banker Triad, Realtors' Melinda Szeliga. "It is a unique property with a lot of extra features and was truly a labor of love."

Tucked away off Spicewood Drive in northwestern Forsyth County, 5365 Mercia Court includes a 1.66-acre lot, more than 7,000 square feet of living space and just about every residential "bell and whistle" imaginable. Want a quiet place to read? How about a comfortable repast on the bridge by the saltwater pool? Need a transition from work to home at the end of the day? Just turn on the steam shower and indulge in multiple wall and "rain" shower heads. Even household chores are easier thanks to features like a chandelier with an electronic elevation system, an instant hot water faucet in the kitchen, a central vacuum system and a Dacor touch screen digital microwave with a programmed cookbook.

"This house has more than 7,000 square feet, but it still doesn't feel huge or impersonal," Szeliga said. "It's not ostentatious at all, but warm and inviting."

The main level of 5365 Mercia Court has Brazilian cherry flooring, arched entryways and rounded wall corners. The two-story foyer leads to a music room/library, a formal dining room, and a two-story great room with custom built-ins and wiring for surround sound. Also on the main level, the gourmet kitchen has cherry cabinetry, wrought-iron hardware, a six-burner gas cooktop, a professional-grade convection oven and warming ovens, and a built-in paneled refrigerator, and opens to the breakfast room and keeping room.

The master suite features recessed reading lights, remote-controlled shades and ambient lighting. The master bath has travertine tile, a deep whirlpool tub, a steam bath, two walk-in closets and granite-topped vanities.

The upper level of 5365 Mercia Court has a second master suite with an adjoining office, two bedrooms, a laundry and a bonus/game room. The lower level has a storage/exercise room, a full bath, a workshop, a bonus bedroom, a full kitchen, den and office, and a billiards room that opens to the patio and an award-winning swimming pool.

The amenities on the inside of 5365 Mercia Court are part of a complete luxury-home package with an address in the desirable Reagan High School district. Szeliga said that the next phase of construction in Crow Hill has begun, and the neighborhood remains a favorite for buyers seeking location and luxury.

"Crow Hill is a little off the beaten path, but you still have lower county taxes," she said. "This is a wonderful, private and very friendly community."

5365 Mercia Court lists for $1,295,000 and has five bedrooms and five full and one half-baths. For more information, call Melinda Szeliga at Coldwell Banker Triad, Realtors at 336-998-1178.