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798 Amherst Drive

Rockwall, TX 75087

Listing courtesy of Lorilee Huston, Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS

$1,200,000

For Sale

Beds

Baths

Sqft

4,488

Year Built

2012

About this home

You've found the needle in the haystack! Situated on a premium greenbelt lot, this luxurious executive home truly has it all - a resort style backyard, detached accessory dwelling unit and self-sufficient garden! MAIN RESIDENCE: Showcases a rotunda foyer with a dramatic spiral staircase and soaring ceiling; handsome study with French doors; and elegant formal dining for hosting dinner parties or game night. Culinary enthusiasts will delight in the abundance of granite counterspace and cabinetry, double convection ovens, 5-burner gas cooktop, spacious island with breakfast bar seating, sunny nook and walk-in pantry. The family room is the heart of the home and features a cozy gas-log fireplace and 2-story wall of windows overlooking the fabulous backyard. The tranquil primary retreat boasts a spa-like bath with separate vanities, soaking tub, oversized shower and huge WIC. A 2nd downstairs suite is split for privacy and perfect for guests. There's also a convenient half bath and laundry room with sink, cabinetry, mud bench and LAUNDRY CHUTE! Upstairs offers both game and media rooms, ideal for a round of pool or movie night, and 3 generously sized bedrooms with large walk-in closets. Beds 3 & 4 share a Jack & Jill bath, bed 5 has access to the hall bath. Two 2-car garages provide ample space for protected parking, projects and storage. BACKYARD: An oasis for relaxation and entertaining with its covered patio with gas-log fireplace and tv; sparkling pool with a 13-person hot tub, tanning ledge, waterfall grotto and slide; multiple seating areas; potting shed with sink, workspace and storage. GUEST HOUSE: Constructed in 2015, it allows multi-generational living without sacrificing privacy and space. Could also serve as a pool house, home office, mancave, art atelier or music studio. GARDEN: Rows of raised beds, arbor, trellises and containers yield homegrown produce year-round (list uploaded). Search address on YouTube for a video tour of this extraordinary residence.