An exquisite estate on 5.25 acres showcased by a 16,000sf European manor designed to be luxurious yet warm & unpretentious. Spacious bright rooms w/ quality finishes & details thru-out. Grand entry w/ domed ceiling & curved mahogany staircase flows into the formal living & dining rooms. An expansive chef's kitchen w/ many amenities adjoining a bright & airy family room. Nearby are his & her studies & a unique two-story sunroom. Upstairs, the master suite w/ a sitting room, fireplace & spacious master sleeping quarters. 5 additional spacious en-suite bedrooms & an additional family/recreation room complete the second floor. The LL includes a large playroom, billiard room, home theater, office & 2,000 bottle wine cellar. Features of this gated property include a stone driveway that glides into a circular motor courtyard. The rear yard includes a granite patio looking out across a scenic lawn towards the guest cottage & entertainment center. The cottage includes a great room w/ fireplace, kitchen, bedroom & a lower level w/ a garage & workshop. The 1,200-sf deck of the cottage overlooks the 45 x 20 ft pool & spa w/ views of the Monet style pond & beyond. The panoramic views of this property are unmatched. Special features of the home include a 6-bay attached garage, 2 addt'l staircases, 2 laundry rooms, a 4 stop elevator, home automation, 65KW generator, security system, 6 zones, central vacuum, & 2 wells. 857 Lake Avenue is truly a residence that leaves nothing to be desired.