Modeled after a Louisiana sugar plantation home, this magnificent southern mansion is located in the Peninsula at the Northshore, an exclusive 13-home private and double gated enclave with over 115 feet of lake frontage on the 195-acre Lake Windward. It adjoins the world-renowned Golf Club of Georgia, an extraordinary 36-hole golf course experience in Alpharetta GA. Your senses will be overwhelmed from the minute you enter the circular drive and are welcomed by the expansive front with its full-width limestone porch and matching second level veranda, six massive Corinthian fluted columns and gorgeous leaded glass double front doors flanked by four sets of double French doors. The front and side fountains add to the air of sophistication and soothing quiet tranquility the setting engenders. As you enter the front doors, you will immediately be drawn to the exquisite and expansive formal living and dining rooms flanking the sides of the large open front entry, accented by the rare Georgia marble inlay and the magnificent trim, fixtures and seemingly endless hardwood floors to be found throughout the home. The three-story main foyer is accented by a 20-foot custom stained glass skylight and beautifully enhanced by the fabulous signed Baccarat crystal chandelier. The home features 8-foot solid wood doors throughout. Heavy wooden sliding doors close off the dining room from the front hall, caterer’s kitchen, butler’s pantry, separate bar and elevator. Matching doors close off the gentlemen’s study from the formal living room. The elegant formal dining room and living room are mirror images of each other with matching fireplaces and antique lighting fixtures. Two sets of double French doors open to the front deck, giving the rooms a true feeling of the south. Adjoining the formal living room is the gentlemen’s study with its custom wood trim, fireplace, bay windows and double French doors to a private side porch. The stamped leather trimmed coffered ceiling and massive trim is joined by library shelving which further accents the room. Sliding leaded glass paneled doors lead to the main rear foyer with a formal powder room, gold fixtures, antique mirror and sconces and marble and brass sink, antique lighting fixture and silk wall covering. Beyond the formal area and thru double arched custom leaded glass doors, with direct views from every angle of Lake Windward, the keeping room, kitchen and breakfast area lead to the limestone rear deck with its full length electric awnings, columns and views of the pool and spa area, fountain, waterfall and stairs leading to the lower back yard, boat dock and lake, all accessible thru five sets of double French doors and door from the desk area, 2nd half bath and stairs leading to the upper level. The four car garage with custom lacquered cabinets, ceiling mounted garage door openers, large bay windows and, custom floor is easily accessible from either the front or rear hall. The upper level features three spacious bedroom suites with private baths and walk in closets, one with bay windows and fireplace; the two front bedrooms having two sets of double French doors each leading to the upper veranda with its custom floor and extensive trim work and Corinthian capitals. An expansive master suite has a double-sided fireplace which opens to the sitting area, Juliet balcony overlooking the pool and lake, and a fabulous master bath with inlaid wooden floor, oversized dual-head shower, and an incredible room sized closet with antique chandelier etc. Adjoining the master suite is a fully appointed kitchen with top of the line appliances as with the other three kitchens on the main and lower levels. The upper level, with its 12- foot ceilings has a front hall also leading to double French doors to the upper veranda and a side hall leading to the main laundry room, walk in cedar closet, the elevator, a large storage area and the rear stairs. The finished terrace level enjoys the same trim and finish as the main and upper levels of the home with six sets of double French doors leading to the pool area and marble floors replacing hardwoods except for custom carpeting in the theatre, guest suite and exercise room. Bay windows in the billiard room add to the abundance of daylight. The large family room with its fireplace adjoins the billiard room and guest suite with its private bath and walk in closet and magnificent bay windows facing out to the manicured rear yard and pool. The billiard room is home to a full size pool table next to a bath that features both a dry sauna and separate steam shower. The bath opens to the mirrored exercise room. Outside the exercise room is the custom built wine cellar, a 120” screen movie theatre that seats eight-plus, enjoying satellite and digital inputs as part of the extensive whole house sound system. The terrace level also contains two finished storage areas with custom shelving in each. The beautifully landscaped rear of the home is fully fenced and gated with custom iron fencing, which encloses the fabulous heated custom-built salt water swimming pool with hot tub and automatic pool cover. There is expansive cool-crete decking surrounding the pool with an antique fountain, numerous seating areas and a lovely trellis and spectacular views of the lake, lower yard and dock, highlighted by one of the few weeping willow trees on the lake. Additional features include a natural gas generator which powers the entire house in an emergency, steel beam support of the entire home, whole house surround sound and phone systems, and whole house security system with exterior cameras feeding two monitors (one on main and one on upper level), continuously recording 24/8. The four car garage with custom finished cabinets and floor opens to an enclosed motor court with automatic gates. A fifteen hundred pound custom electric hoist is mounted in the attic for ease of maintaining the large Baccarat chandelier in the three story foyer. Landscape lighting highlights the homes front, sides and rear. A twenty seven zone sprinkler system utilizes water pumped from the lake. Six zoned Amana heating and air conditioning units were installed in 2008 and carry 10 year warranties. Motion sensors around the home’s exterior illuminate automatically upon any intrusion. Front fountains are remotely controlled. The home was completely re-stuccoed and painted in the fall of 2007. A Sentricon termite control system is in place surrounding the home and is maintained on a regular basis. All four kitchens include top-of-the-line appliances (Sub-Zero, Bosch, Thermador and Dacor). The home features endless amenities, too numerous to mention.