Simply Abu Dhabi XXIX

T his world class estate is found on 15 acres of the lushest grounds one can imagine, with pool and pool house, secluded walking trails laced with serene seating areas and over 120 specimen trees and shrubs that the owner brought in from all over the United States. There are even several redwood trees. A small, natural cave is tucked away on the property where the owner has had many fundraisers. The cave leads to granite tables outside for festivities. There is also a bridge on the grounds. Having always desired to own a bridge, the owner prescribed that the structure be tailored to Department of Transportation standards and functional to the highest standards. The grounds are spacious and there is plenty of room for an elegant equine facility. Well known builder of the finest homes in the southeast US, Gerald Jenkins, who only builds one house at a time with no short cuts, meticulously created a 13,000 sq. ft. (per seller) five bedroom, five full and five half bath French chateau. Many of the items within the home are from flea market finds in France and are integrated perfectly with artist Chris Hardy’s murals throughout the home. Hardy laboured to perfect the murals for over seven years. There are many other exquisite details such as: antique light fixtures, and marble and bronze fireplaces from famous furniture maker Francisco Linke, while the master bath features antique 18KT French fixtures. M arilyn H offman Chateau des Jardins