An Exquisite Custom Home in Prestigious Gated Bridgewater

Nestled in beautiful Bridgewater ( an exclusive gated community that embraces the natural splendor of the land from which it was carved) in Ridgeland, MS which was recently voted by Money magazine as one of the best towns to live in America, this custom home built by Jim Butler features 5 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths. Attention to detail is evident in every room of this exquisite 4497 square foot home. The first floor features gorgeous and durable oak hardwood floors. Upon entering the home through the large double arched spanish cedar front doors you find yourself in the well appointed foyer that soars 22 feet. On one side of the foyer you will find an office/library. On the other side there is an elegant formal dining room. The staircase continues the beautiful wood and has wrought iron details. Upstairs is perfect for children of all ages featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms a sitting or study room and a playroom or artist studio with skylights. Two of the bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath. One bedroom has a window seat with storage, a perfect place to curl up with a good book. The downstairs features 2 bedroom suites. On one side of the house is a guest suite which offers privacy to visitors or would suit for mother-in-law accommodations. The master bedroom suite is on the other side of the first floor and is large enough to accommodate most any furniture including a sitting area. The master bath is flanked on both sides with ample his and her closets. The bath features a combination of ceramic and granite including a unique medallion of tumbled marble incorporated in the tilework on the floor which sets the bath apart. The kitchen sports numerous creamy cabinets with New Venetian Gold granite countertops. The large island is a two tier contrast to the cabinets with cocoa exterior and imported Italian granite with built-in icemaker. The kitchen features a chefs dream gas six-burner Kitchenaid stainless cooktop with energy saving electric double ovens. The backsplash of tumbled marble interspersed with red crackle glass tiles makes one of a kind statement. The kitchen flows into the huge casual dining area and family room where you can enjoy your favorite movies and music with surround sound technology. Also, feel quite secure with the state of the art security system with outside cameras, DVR and internet accessibility. The family room as well as the master bedroom exits onto the large covered back porch. From this back porch down the brick steps you will find a huge uniquely shaped patio which allows for ideallic southern outdoor living and entertaining. The .75 acre lawn has professionally landscaped beds and automatic sprinkler system. The exterior of this home shows its french influence The custom brick work features antique brick, "Old St. Louis" This home exudes elegance and uiqueness but still retains a somewhat neutral palete to accommodate any decor.  Conveniently located a short stroll from the lovely clubhouse with recreational area, pool and tennis court and only about 2 miles from Interstate 55.