Sunday, 12 July 2009 21:25 Daniel Amezcua Luxury Homes - Utah County

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ilver Creek Development builds some of the most amazing homes in the US. This mansion belongs to the president of Silver Creek, and showcases the best of what this remarkable company has to offer.

Sitting on 1.35 fully-landscaped acres in Orem, Utah, this luxurious home is surrounded by mature trees and offers spectacular mountain views. The home has a total of 10,900 square feet over three floors, with four bedrooms and six bathrooms. The exterior is composed of stone and stucco, with extensive hand-crafted woodwork and a tile roof, creating a feeling of old-world elegance.

On the main floor, which is 5100 square feet, spectacular family rooms features a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with a handcrafted wood mantle. Craftsman-style woodwork frames the large windows that overlook the lush woodlands. Wood panels and beams accentuate the vaulted ceilings, giving this spacious room a feeling of warmth and intimacy. A stone-lined archway leads to the formal dining room, where more custom Craftsman-style woodwork highlights the architectural features. The kitchen, laundry room, one bedroom, one full and one half bath also occupy the main floor.

The 4300 square foot second floor houses a half-bath and three more bedrooms, each with its own private bath, providing family and guests with luxury and privacy. The expansive master bedroom focuses on a gas fireplace set in floor-to-ceiling stone. The wood-lined vaulted ceiling echoes that of the family room, while the large windows add light and views to this serene sanctuary.

Even the media room features custom wood arching beams on the walls and ceiling, blending traditional architecture with a state-of-the-art home theatre. In the exercise room, large windows make the space airy and light-filled, while providing inspiring views of nature. Additionally, this mansion provides an in-home office, and an attached, heated six-car garage.

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The basement is partially finished, providing the perfect spot for indoor recreation and relaxing. Hardwood floors and angled ceilings add charm, while a wet bar makes it easy to host friends and family.

The rear of the house features a covered deck area for al fresco dining and outdoor entertaining. Dramatic lighting highlights the home without distracting from the views of trees and mountains. The back yard is fully fenced. An exterior balcony affords another spot from which to appreciate the natural setting of this luxury home.

Many other amenities add to the comforts this home offers. Central electric air conditioning and gas heat, a water softening system, a central vacuum system, an alarm system and an intercom provide a secure, quiet, clean environment. In keeping with the Craftsman style and the extensive custom woodwork, the windows are covered with plantation shutters.

In all, this fabulous home combines all the elements of nature—stone, wood, and light—with the ultimate in modern amenities, creating a perfect haven for an active family that loves to entertain.