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mering with Baccarat—the earliest dating back
to 1630. Garden stonework, including pedes-
tal vases carved from French stone and classic
statues sourced from England, were positioned
along the carefully landscaped grounds. "There
are many exceptional elements they brought
into the house," explains Moen, "and a nota-
ble amount of custom woodwork."
Handcrafted woodwork is a theme through-
out the home. There are carved columns in
the impressive entrance, its floors inlaid with
mosaic tile. Above you, coffered ceilings are
finely detailed. The stately library features elab-
orate walls and grand bookcases, and in the
kitchen, custom cabinetry and dual islands are
topped with glossy, veined stone. "It harkens to
a different era, when craftsmanship and qual-
ity was a high priority" Moen points out. "I've
had a hundred people through the house, and
the first thing nearly everybody says is, 'Wow.'
I've not heard that so consistently in any house.
It feels like you're walking into a piece of art."
Despite the home's flourish of grand details,
it's a comfortable place that works on multiple
levels. "It's a very livable house," says Moen,
describing how the homeowners designed the
residence as a longterm family home built for
everyday comfort and ease. "It's a warm house
that really embraces you, and doesn't feel like
a museum." When one wishes to entertain in
a luxurious style, however, the property is fully
equipped for the task. With the swinging open
of wrought-iron gates, you're ushered into the
entrance courtyard. It's a majestic welcome,
with palm trees and columns and pale stone
tiles. Romeo and Juliet balconies are part of
the scene, as are stone vases overflowing with
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