Price of Paradise: French chateau-style home in Park Shore

PARK SHORE: Listed at $2.85 million

SPECS: 6,790 total-square-foot home reminiscent of a French chateau, features cedar trellising, copper trim, red Marvin windows and doors, and a decorative fountain. It has four bedrooms, a den and three-plus baths.

DETAILS: Built in 2008 at 646 Parkview Lane, this 4,697-square-foot Feng Shui formatted home is surrounded by a dense ficus hedge and an olive tree canopies the entryway. A French designer applied such details as faux-painted walls, a hand-carved marble fireplace, and opulent chandeliers and sconces. The kitchen has a dark wood island with farmhouse sink, ornate hardware and marble countertop. Outside features a paver deck, summer kitchen with tile surround, a sitting area and pool.

SOURCE: Jerry Wachowicz, Premier Properties of Southwest Florida Inc., 239-659-0099, JerryW@premiermail.net.