This exquisite country estate on 5.25 acres is showcased by a 16,000 sq ft European manor designed to be luxurious yet warm & unpretentious. A dedication to quality & details throughout. All rooms are spacious, w/ high ceilings & bathed in natural light from custom mahogany casement windows & doors. The refined front entrance hall w/2 story domed ceiling & curved mahogany staircase flows graciously into the formal living & dining rooms featuring custom millwork & wall finishes. The heart of the home includes an expansive chef's kitchen w/ custom cabinetry, quality appliances, butler's pantry, 400 bottle wine room & spacious breakfast area adjoining a bright & airy family room. Nearby are impressive his & her studies & a unique two-story sunroom w/ walls of glass. Upstairs, a blend of timeless style & flair co-exists in the master bedroom suite where an oval entry foyer w/ domed ceiling leads into a sitting room w/ fireplace & then into the spacious master sleeping quarters. Highlights include 12-foot tray ceilings, huge his/her closets & 2 balconies w/ sweeping views of the estate. 5 additional sunny & spacious en-suite bedrooms & an additional family/recreation room w/ 12' tray ceiling complete the second floor. The finished lower level includes an enormous party/playroom, billiard room, soundproof home theater, office & 2,000 bottle wine cellar w/ bar & tasting area. Prominent features of this gated property include a graceful stone paved driveway that glides into a circular motor courtyard centered around a custom sculptured 3 Egret fountain. The rear yard includes a large granite patio looking out across a scenic lawn towards the architecturally designed guest cottage & outdoor entertainment center. The 1,100-sf cottage boasts a cedar cathedral ceiling & cedar floors, fireplace, kitchen, bedroom and a lower level w/ private garage & workshop. Attached to the cottage is a 1,200-sf wraparound leisure deck which overlooks the 45 x 20 ft pool and spa w/ picturesque views of the nearby Monet style pond & beyond. The panoramic views of this property are unmatched w/ specimen plantings & dramatic screens of towering evergreens, beautiful flower beds, apple orchard, and numerous mature oak & maple trees. Special features of the home include a 6- bay attached garage w/ 12' ceilings, 2 additional staircases, 2 full laundry rooms, a 4 stop elevator, home automation, 65KW generator, extensive security system, 6 zone climate control, central vacuum, and 2 wells. 857 Lake Avenue is truly a residence that leaves nothing to be desired. Reward yourself with this landmark estate.