160 Timber Ridge Drive, Stephenville, TX 76401 - Erath County

Influenced by, and infused with, elements and fixtures from Italy, this 4,025 sq. ft. Mediterranean style rock and stucco home was built in 2013. It incorporates sturdy traditional architecture, rustic simplicity and calming, earthy tones to achieve romantic Tuscan appeal. Without being ostentatious, you are treated to sensory stimulation with every step. There are three bedrooms, each with engineered wood flooring and dedicated bathrooms. A study with built-ins and closet could serve as a fourth bedroom. There are a total of three garage spaces with beautiful custom doors accented with wrought iron, epoxy floors and built in storage. Twelve-foot ceilings throughout feature different architectural ceiling designs - more fully described below.

The brick paved front entry welcomes guests through an arched pair of double doors with wrought iron hardware and thick, wavy glass panels. Once inside, the arched effect continues with barrel ceiling clad with gleaming mesquite wood. A pair of raw wood chandeliers illuminate a travertine floor inlaid with a framed-out basket-weave design as yet another focal point.

A spacious study, to the right off the entry, includes a wall of dark built-ins for books, dcor items and your wall-mount TV. Tucked into the oversized closet you will find a built-in desk unit that can become completely hidden behind pocket doors when not in use. Here the statement ceiling is diagonally-run bleached tongue-in-groove wood accented with impressive dark beams set in a series of three boxes by four boxes.

Further along the entry to the right is a beautiful hall, featuring an open orb-shaped wood chandelier complementary to the ones in the entry, coming from a ceiling design that is a miniature version of the one in the formal dining room described later. Within this hall are a pair of dark stained wood doors with glass transom overhead, that invite you to enter the private respite of the deluxe master suite that beckons you to breathe deeply and relax. The recessed tray ceiling defines the sleeping area, and provides both direct lighting and indirect perimeter lighting. The sitting area is in front of full-length windows, which entice you toward a door to enjoy the backyard. The elegant window treatments feature remote control shades, which are also found in many other rooms.

An impressive en-suite, spa-style master bath is spacious and inviting. It features separate his and her vanities, Carrera marble counters, a luxurious jetted tub, and a gracious shower enclosed with -inch thick glass and beautiful hardware and fixtures. A carpeted exercise room is hidden behind pocket doors by the shower.

A hallway at the entry to the master bath offers ample room for your dressing mirror. This hall leads to separate carpeted and spacious California-style his and her closets. These consist of crisp, white floor-to-ceiling built-ins with lovely doors and dimpled hardware that adds appeal. The hanging space includes upper and lower rods, with pullout drawers between for additional storage. Cubbies are available for shoes and purses. Her closet includes a matching, built-in chest of drawers flanked by a pair of tall slender drawers that pull out to present your hanging jewelry. There is another cabinet for long dresses. A clothiers hook stands ready to access overhead items so nothing is out of reach, yet every space is wisely utilized.

The formal dining room is to the left of the entry hall. You will appreciate the ceiling design, which is called a Mediterranean groin-vault or jewel-box style. This unique shape allows for semi-circular flows above, which become yet another focal point to draw your attention to the lovely Italian chandelier. There is a lighted, recessed alcove for your china cabinet, buffet or serving table. Targeted lighting above the opposite wall allows you to properly highlight your favorite art.

The half-bath in the hall is dreamy! As your guests enter, eyes are drawn to a recessed wall. This wall encompasses an exquisite salmon-colored quartz rectangular vessel sink sits on a marble counter atop a beautifully neutral-finished furniture piece. The cabinet hardware matches the sink color. Notice individually placed small diamond-shaped tiles encircling the wall mirror. Its all in the details!

An open concept family room looks out onto the back patio and pool through impressive, energy-efficient insulated glass panel windows with overhead glass transoms, so that natural sunlight abounds. A cut-stone gas corner fireplace and an intriguing inset semi-circular ceiling design subtly define this open space.

The adjoining breakfast area is defined beneath a domed ceiling with a hint of gentle sky blue color, from which an Italian chandelier descends. Mimicking the curve of the dome is a semi-circular wall of windows with views that invite nature into the home. From the breakfast area, you can enjoy views of the entertaining patio, the pool, the fenced backyard and separate fenced garden beyond. In keeping with the circular theme of this area, you will notice the pool is designed with a circular hot tub along the edge of a freeform shaped pool, with a circular raised stone garden area at the far end.

The kitchen would be a professional chefs delight! Stainless steel appliances complement the beautiful stone and tile, and are topped with dark beams in the ceiling. You will fall in love with the Wolf gas range with griddle beneath an impressive vent hood and flanked by a pair of spice rack drawers; Wolf steaming oven; Sharp Microwave; Kitchen Aide DW, and Subzero commercial-grade refrigerator. The eat-in center island not only offers ample storage and a hidden trash drawer, but also legroom for your bar stools, thanks to the generous size of the counter. Its an exquisite reddish-orange hued Amazon Fusion Quartzite from Brazil. The cabinetry below is antiqued white, setting it apart from the rich dark stained alder wood cabinetry in the rest of the kitchen. A trio of glass droplights blend with the color of the counter below. One wall of the kitchen features a wet bar complete with sink, wine cooler, and ice maker, as well as a hidden complete coffee bar with tiled base for the coffee maker, and built-in shelves above. All cabinetry has soft-close drawers & doors and high-end hardware. A large pantry is just off the kitchen. The walls of built-in cubbies are more than sufficient to house grocery items along with bulky kitchen appliances, thus keeping counters in your kitchen clutter-free.

The guest bedrooms are past the kitchen on the opposite end of the home. Each features its own, well-appointed bathroom, and walk-in closets. One bathroom has a tiled tub/shower that features muted-red brick faade beneath the tub front for an accent. It is complete with a high-end glass, top-rolling shower enclosure for easy clean. The second guest room bath features a spacious tiled shower, enclosed in glass, alongside a tall, slender cabinet. The beautiful colored glass vessel sink sits beneath fixtures that protrude through the wall mirror above.

There is a hallway coat closet and past the last bedroom is the laundry room. The long wall on the left features a set of floor to ceiling cabinets, followed by a space for your laundry appliances and overhead cabinets and a corner counter. The end wall features a picture window overlooking the outdoor kitchen and entertaining area over a sink and upper and lower cabinets on each side. All of these crisp, white laundry cabinets feature turquoise hardware for another pop of color. Who says laundry cant be fun?!

Speaking of the outdoor kitchen / entertaining area, imagine a prep island that can accommodate barstools for eating, a built-in grill and sink counter, and a fireplace with wiring for your outdoor TV and a mantle for your sound-bar, all clad in stone to match the homes exterior! Now add a roof, with a vaulted section over the patio seating area. You will enjoy integrated lighting, including spotlights over the cooking area, and the in-ground pool and hot tub only a short distance away. This is a perfect recipe for entertaining for all age groups!

The exterior of the home features muted-red brick front walkways, stone back walkways, a circular concrete drive accented and framed with muted-red brick, rain gutters, and rustic beams over the windows that pop amid the multi-colored stone and stucco exterior. In addition, behind and to the side of the home, amid the post oak trees, is an inconspicuous 23 x 15 building. It is situated outside the backyard fencing, and includes a walk-in door and a roll-up door. This could serve as storage for garden implements or a workshop. The interior walls are sheet-rocked, and the exposed ceiling beams could be decked for even more storage.

We encourage you to take time during your tour to appreciate the unique ceiling styles in each room, the detailed accented tile work on walls in kitchen, bathrooms and entry floor, the high-end hardware on, and functionality of the cabinetry and of the tub and glass shower enclosures. You will see that no details were overlooked in the incredible architectural design or the construction of this dwelling. You will also realize that for all the features, they are designed to remain hidden until needed; eliminating clutter. This unique, elegant custom home is sure to please even the most discriminating homebuyer!