A house of magnificence requires high quality materials and finely executed detailing. The fluted solid-shaft Corinthian columns made of Indiana limestone are twenty-seven feet in height and contribute to the grandeur of the Beaux-Arts design. The pool, inspired by the Hearst Castle in California, provides a focus for outdoor entertaining; it offers sweeping views from the ground and raised terraces of the house. Many of the home’s furnishings and interior architectural features were acquired during extensive travels abroad. The ten-foot tall entry doors are reclaimed from a French chateau, while the wine cellar was designed specifically to house an antique tasting table and buffet.