La Bella Casa

By Augustine Custom Homes, Inc.
Architectural design by: Miniscalco Architects, Ltd. & Therese Augustine
Interior design by: Exclusive Designs (Susan Corbin & Janeen O'Brien) & Therese Augustine
Landscaping by: Aeroview Landscaping

The Home
Architectural style: Italianate
Square footage: 4,370 sq. ft.
Address: 4060 River Ridge Drive, St. Charles, Illinois
Number of rooms: 11
4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 car garage

Interior Highlights:
This classic Italianate home boasts many unique touches.  The natural light coming from the cupola above enhances the beautiful curved staircase.  The living room is custom paneled with a fireplace flanked by two french doors leading to the pergola.  Tucked behind two large wooden pocket-doors is the study accented with copper moldings.  A coffered ceiling and leaded windows set off the stone and brick fireplace in the family room.  A large kitchen with an exposed stone wall features custom cabinetry including two large islands.  A second staircase offers easy access to the four bedrooms and laundry room.  The master bedroom with its tray ceiling, romantic bath, morning bar and private balcony creates a wonderful retreat.

Exterior Highlights:
A gated brick walkway leads you back in time to this unique stone home with a classic cupola adorning the top.  A front porch and wrought iron railing embellish the entrance.  Rear covered porches on the 1st and 2nd floors offer many locations to enjoy the outdoor brick courtyard with a fountain and knot garden resembling those found at authentic Italian villas.  

Gallery Awards:

• Best Interior Trim Design - Gold
• Best Kitchen Design - Gold
• Best Interior Decorating - Gold
• Best Master Bedroom / Bath Design - Gold
• Best Landscape Design - Gold
• Best Exterior Design - Gold
• Best Home Theatre - Gold
• Best Stair Case Design - Silver

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