Situated on a prized oversized lot on one of the most coveted blocks in North Kentwood, 8049 El Manor Avenue is an exceptional blend of East Coast Elegance and Coastal California Casual. This nearly complete (est. Dec. 2022) custom-built home by sought after local designer developer Meg Blu Home boasts nearly 4000 SF of living space on a 7803 SF lot complete with an expansive backyard, pool, spa and built-in BBQ. This spacious and bright new construction home features 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, 10' ceilings throughout, wide plank European oak floors, bespoke cabinetry, high-end Marvin clad wood windows, custom closet fittings and designer touches throughout. The first floor features a grand, paneled formal dining room connected to a butler's pantry by a pivoting pass-through door, a chef's kitchen with Thermador pro appliances, a breakfast nook off the kitchen and a large great room with built-in cabinetry that faces the substantial entertainer's backyard. Through a corridor off the living room, you'll find an en-suite bedroom with French doors that access the yard- perfect for guests, a home office or playroom. The double car garage connects to the home for your everyday entry where you'll find a large mudroom featuring a dog shower, workstation, and a secondary guest laundry. The chef's kitchen features a 48" Thermador range, an integrated 54" Thermador refrigerator/freezer column set and an appliance garage to hide unsightly counter items. Off the kitchen is a magazine worthy walk-in pantry with marble counters and an adjacent butler's pantry with wine fridge and bar sink. The first floor is completed by a powder room and a dedicated media closet that houses a Leviton Structured Media Center connecting the home's speakers, security cameras and can accommodate additional smart home items. Upstairs you'll find three ensuite bedrooms with walk-in closets, a large primary suite, second floor laundry with LG Style garment steamer and a bonus loft room. The primary suite boasts a vaulted beamed ceiling, two walk-in closets, a generous primary bath with soaking tub and a private balcony facing the backyard. Every detail was thought carefully through in this truly custom home that combines modern conveniences with traditional design. The home comes complete with well concealed solar panels for energy efficiency, dedicated outlets in the garage for your electric vehicle needs and has been pre-wired for all your current or future smart home needs. Included in the purchase are 10 in-ceiling speakers (8 interior/2 on the rear patio), 4 Lorex Ultra Hi-Def perimeter IP security cameras and Wi-Fi access points on each floor. If you have been thinking about building your own custom home here is your chance to walk right into the perfectly designed home and skip the headaches and uncertainties associated with building for yourself!