Welcome to 1357 Baniff Court, where French inspiration meets Southern charm. This luxurious home offers over 5,600 sq ft of living space and is nestled on an almost half-acre lot. An elegant 2-story foyer welcomes you with a sweeping staircase, gleaming hardwood floors and gorgeous retractable chandelier. There are window accents, intricate headers and decorative trim throughout. There are 5 bedroom, each with walk-in closets, and 4.5 baths.

The updated kitchen boasts an island with drop-down lighting and granite countertops, custom hand-hammered copper hood with industrial grade vent, matching large copper sink, custom refrigerator, newer appliances, breakfast area and view to the family room and tranquil view of the pool. There is an elegant, paneled dining room, formal living, and a family room with a fireplace on this level. Adjacent to the family room is a spacious first-floor primary suite that connects directly to the covered porch leading to the pool, backyard and steps down to the private courtyard.

The second-floor primary suite is a retreat, complete with ensuite bath, shower, bidet, spacious sitting room, and fireplace. There are three additional bedrooms on this level. One of them serves as a home theater with an exclusive illuminated dome ceiling, fireplace, and complete with projector and retractable screen. This room can also be reached via a private rear stairway.

The basement is an entertainer’s dream. There is a fireplace and bar in the family room area, a recreation room with a coffered ceiling, and a wall-mirrored workout room. A full bathroom offers a steam room shower, great for after a workout. The basement doors lead to the cozy private courtyard.

The backyard oasis features a large, 26,000 gal. swimming pool. The relaxing covered, pillared porch overlooks the pool and fountain as part of a private garden sanctuary. Evenings here are accompanied by accent lighting and are relaxing and magical.

Features of the home include a new roof, central vacuum, intercom system, sprinkler system and the HVAC and water heater are less than 6 years old. Brookwood Manor offers swim and tennis amenities, and is in a wonderful location, close distance from highly ranked Brookwood elementary and high school, easy access to I-85, Pleasant Hill Road, and Ronald Reagan Parkway, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Motivated Seller.