House The grandeur of this 2-acre estate in the gated Preserve at Barton Oaks will take your breath way the moment you pull into the drive you know you have truly entered into your own piece of paradise. The cantera doors flanked by gas lit lanterns, beg you to come in, and as soon as you enter you know you are stepping over the threshold of an exceptional home constructed to the highest standards of class and craftsmanship. The elegant and inviting entry is punctuated with a grand curving staircase that is accented by wrought iron balusters and a hand painted tin ceiling. The rough mesquite hardwood floors add to the elegance and charm of this home. Just off the entry you'll find the large formal dining area that features a beautiful crystal chandelier, extensive molding, indirect lighting, and beautiful stone pillars that distinguish and separate the spaces as well as accent the stone trim in the doorways and niches throughout. Adjacent to the formal dining area sits the formal parlor/ sitting room. This is a perfect space to sit and visit with friends in front of the fireplace or just grab a book off one of the 2 built-ins and curl up under the windows overlooking the grounds and pool and relax the day away. As you pass through the graceful archway accented by relief stonework from the formal parlor, you step into the true heart of the home...the family room. You will instantly see that this home uniquely blends the elegance of a grand estate and the coziness of a cabin tucked a