Architectural Excellence and Old World Charm located in Historic Converse Heights! From the moment you pull into the circular drive and catch a glimpse, you will be in awe of the European grandeur both inside and out. The oversized courtyard driveway reveals an attached 3 car garage and is surrounded by beautifully designed landscaping leading you up the stone steps. The custom craftsmanship and excellent bones of this European style estate home offer a gorgeous neutral palette for your personalization and desired updates that will only further elevate and enhance this already beautiful home. From the moment you step inside you will see, hear, and feel the difference living in an ENERGY STAR home. The grand, 2-story foyer sets an elegant tone as you enter and make your way towards luxury living. Take a moment to notice the silence provided by high efficiency windows, doors and spray foam insulation resulting in noise reduction allowing for a tranquil home for everyone to live, work, study and relax. Flanked by the expansive dining room, and a study/office with French doors, fireplace, built-in cabinets and bookshelves, the bright foyer leads to the magnificent great room with rock fireplace, built-in bookshelves, soaring cathedral ceiling and your first peek at that fabulous outdoor space. The gourmet kitchen features custom cabinetry with beautiful rock accents and granite counters. The sunny breakfast room features a versatile built in granite counter that can be used as a beverage station for your morning coffee or mail/desk nook and charging area for your devices. Other features including a stone floor mud room, powder room, large laundry room with custom cabinets and drop zone complete this area, which serves as the heart of the home. Comfortably located on the main level is the light filled primary bedroom with spa inspired ensuite bath featuring dual vanities, a deep soaking tub, separate water closet, and a walk-in tiled shower with a built-in bench. The elongated dual sided walk-in closet completes the owner's suite. Upstairs you'll discover an open concept catwalk, with a view of the great room below. Three additional bedrooms, one with its own private ensuite bath, and two large bedrooms that share a bath, all feature ample closet space, and can be found on the second level. Two bedrooms have built-in desks with cabinets and bookshelves, perfect for at home studying or transform for an aesthetically pleasing gaming area for your teen. An additional 365 square feet is waiting to be finished or can simply be used for convenient walk-in storage space. Outside, a beautiful vaulted covered porch leads to a backyard oasis complete with an inground pool. Let's not forget there is a 2500+sq ft unfinished lower level that is prepped for your finishing touches! Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from living in a better-built, more comfortable, and energy-efficient home, this home also carries an Energy Star Certification. This home has all you need and more, located in the well-respected Converse Heights Neighborhood and zoned for award winning District 7 schools, including highly coveted Pine Street Elementary School. This is the home and neighborhood you have been looking for and all this only minutes from all the reemerging downtown Spartanburg has to offer!