DINING AND E N T E R TA I N I N G B E A U T I F U L LY AT H O M E ARTICLE BY ANN BREWER AND ROBIN NITSCHE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY TIM ERSKINE
The kitchen on our Cover is in a home located at 5400 Colony Road listed for sale at $3,690,000 by Robin Nitsche with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty. This kitchen and house, designed and renovated by Pfahl Architects, do not disappoint for providing pure enjoyment of in-home dining and entertaining. It’s a showpiece with beautiful amenities throughout and is the perfect place to connect while friends and family visit. The open kitchen area is where everyone will want to interact, gather to create bonds and share their triumphs while food is being prepared or served. No matter how large the home, it can always be said the kitchen is its center. More than that, it is the very heart of the home! The kitchen is no longer a single purpose room meant simply for cooking meals. Having a luxury kitchen that is beautiful as well as functional has become a major priority for luxury home buyers, even if food is rarely cooked at home. The kitchen shown here is a beauty, with white oak select hardwood floors. It has a Fantasy White Honed quartzite waterfall island and backsplashes, and the addition of ultra-modern light fixtures complete the sleek look. Even if you want to stay in your current house and renovate instead of moving, you can reach out to Pfahl Architects to help turn your dreams into a reality. This bright, light kitchen is functional, ready for serving and is equipped with top-notch appliances from Queen City Appliances including a Sub-Zero 60-inch fridge/ freezer combo, a Wolf 60-inch six burner range with double
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ovens, a Wolf speed oven and Bosch dishwashers, making it practical for any in-home event. Your guest and family can eat in the kitchen or transition over to one of the indoor dining tables; one formal and one less formal to comfortably enjoy their meals. If you can ever nudge your guests away from the kitchen, there is ample space outdoors where you’ll find room for a chef’s grill and complete seating for full meal dining so your guests can enjoy food and drinks while appreciating the outdoor lighting, landscaping, view of the pool and a 10-person jacuzzi. Queen City Appliances has an array of grills for you to choose from that will fit perfectly on the porch after you move in. The stage is set for entertaining throughout the home. Luxury entertainment features are everywhere, with each room having its own independently controlled ceiling speaker system (HEOS). The third floor is an entertainer’s dream with a beverage cooler, a 120-inch screen TV and an Epson projector configured with Apple TV. Schedule a private showing and see this beautiful house for yourself by contacting Robin Nitsche with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty, robinnitsche@ bhhscarolinasrealty.com, 704.609.2822. You can shop for appliances at any of the four Queen City Appliance locations in the Charlotte area, shop online at queencityonline.com or call for assistance at 704.309.2280. Learn more about Pfahl Architects at pfahlarchitects.com or call 704.607.3566.