Description
A rare and storied 1926 Tudor Revival by renowned architects Maritz & Young, originally commissioned for Louis Monheimer, Vice President of the May Company. Set on historically significant grounds from the 1904 World's Fair Japanese Garden Exhibit, this estate blends architectural legacy with masterful modern design. A grand foyer welcomes with original terrazzo flooring, deep closets, and a sweeping circular staircase beneath the dramatic John-Richards "Japanese Cascading Wisteria" Shiro Noda chandelier. The fully reimagined kitchen is a showpiece of design and performance, featuring custom terrazzo flooring, bespoke cabinetry, and elite appliances including a Sub-Zero 48" refrigerator, ILVE Italian Majestic range, and multiple Wolf ovens. Finished with Anne Sacks marble, dual dishwashers, wine storage, integrated Art TV, and custom banquette seating. Timeless craftsmanship defines the living spaces with a restored original fireplace, plaster walls, waxed ceilings, and leaded glass windows with power shades. Fine art lighting and illuminated built-ins enhance the ambiance. A heated slate loggia with signature triple arches seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living. The primary suite offers a private retreat with gas fireplace, terrazzo floors, and motorized shades. A couture dressing room with Carrara marble island leads to a spa bath with steam shower, Anne Sacks tile, heated floors, and integrated styling station. The Gardens -- A Living Work of Art. The grounds are extraordinary, curated with Japanese influence by renowned horticulturist Ben Chu of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Sculptural maples, tiered landscaping, and a black granite veranda create a serene, immersive setting. Authentic 18th-century lanterns and illuminated pathways transform the landscape at dusk. The resort-style pool features new Gunite construction, limestone coping, and dramatic "Magic Bowl" water features. A Japanese Pagoda-inspired bathhouse includes a full kitchen, full bathroom and chic family room with bespoke bamboo ceiling. Notable Brand New Enhancements - New slate roof (Glandt Roofing), New copper gutters, Upgraded attic insulation, Relined and restored original fireplace, New leaded glass windows (select rooms), Custom California Closets throughout, New security system with cameras, New electric gate, Whole-house water softener & purification system, Commercial-grade internet, Integrated surround sound across gardens, pool, and interior spaces, Extensive new landscaping. A once-in-a-generation offering--where historic provenance, world-class design, and resort-level living converge in one of St. Louis' most significant estates.
