Welcome to 1357 Baniff Court, where French touch of class meets Southern charm. This luxurious stately home, over 5,600 sq ft, nestled on an almost half-acre lot, offers a lifestyle that transcends the ordinary. Upon your arrival, the ornate door, window accents, and intricate headers and decorative trims announce that this is no ordinary residence. French-inspired architecture, graces every corner, inviting you to step inside in front of the unique floor mural of Fleur-de-lis, a southern symbol of perfection and life. As you cross the threshold, the 2-story layered-trey foyer with its sweeping staircase, gleaming hardwood floors and gorgeous retractable chandelier sets the tone. It’s a symphony of elegance and sophistication. With 5 bedrooms, each with walk-in closets and 4.5 baths, this home caters to comfort, luxury and style. The updated kitchen is the heart of this home, and boasts an island with drop-down lighting and granite countertops, custom hand-hammered copper hood with industrial grade vent, matching large copper sink, custom refrigerator, newer appliances and views to the family room and paradisiacal backyard. Whether you’re a culinary artist or prefer takeout, this kitchen and the bay-nook accommodates both with a tranquil view of the pool. There is an elegant, paneled dining, formal living, and a family room with a fireplace on this level. Adjacent to the family room is a spacious first-floor primary suite that connects directly to the covered porch leading to the pool, backyard and steps down to the private courtyard. The second-floor primary suite, complete with ensuite bath, shower, bidet, spacious sitting room, and fireplace, is a true retreat. There are three additional bedrooms on this level. One of them serves as a home theater with an exclusive illuminating dome, fireplace, and complete with projector and retractable screen. This room can also be reached via a private rear stairway. The basement is an entertainer’s dream. There is a fireplace and bar in the family room area, a recreation room with a delightful coffered ceiling, and a wall-mirrored workout room. A full bathroom where you can unwind in the steam room shower after a workout. The basement doors lead to the cozy private courtyard. The backyard is a true oasis and your own paradise. Neptune, the Greek water god, presides over the large, 26,000 gal swimming pool. The relaxing covered, pillared-porch overlooks the pool and fountain as part of a private garden sanctuary. Evenings here accompanied by accent lighting are both relaxing and magical. Features of the home include a new roof, central vacuum, intercom system, sprinkler system and the HVAC and water heater are less than 6 years old. Brookwood Manor offers swim and tennis amenities, and is in a wonderful location, close distance from highly ranked Brookwood elementary and high school, easy access to I-85, Pleasant Hill Road, and Ronald Reagan Parkway, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Motivated Seller.