4 De Zavala Pl, Shavano Park, TX 78231

This magnificent home on 2.9 acres is an architectural masterpiece not to be duplicated. In fact, it has been described by the San Antonio Express News as "Divinely Inspired" (Nov. 5, 1995, see the article under the MLS info tab). With some features such as the numerous arches, 20 massive columns and living room fireplace, (all of Cantera Stone, mined and hand-carved in Mexico), a Gothic-style frieze in the foyer, it is reminiscent of a medieval castle. Inspired by the look of Roman ruins, the builder made the walls to look imperfect as if they had worn, crumbling plaster and faux cracks. Yet, this is a refined, elegant home with all the comforts of the modern world. Impressed by the power of nature, the artist, Michael Logan, painted several murals: a sunrise in the breakfast nook, a sunset along the Amalfi Coast in the master and an electrical storm on the ceiling of the dining room. But the most remarkable mural of all, is a liberal rendering of part of the Sistine Chapel ceiling in the Vatican....a focal point in the living room.