See inside the largest house in Ladue

VIDEO: You can get lost in the FURminator house, and you may just never want to leave.

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At 27,280 square feet, the French-inspired estate at 1705 N. Woodlawn Avenue is the largest home in Ladue, says Stephanie Oliver, real estate agent with Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty. With plenty of unique amenities—chef kitchens, saloon, game rooms, conservatory, theater, and more—there's no shortage of entertainment and luxury offerings for the owners and their guests. 

David Porter, inventor of the pet deshedding tool the FURminator, is the current owner of the five-bedroom, 10-bathroom property, which has just been listed for $15 million. “I really liked the old-world look,” he says of the architecture and design inspiration. Built in 2014, the property rests on 7.5 acres. 

The details of the home include replicas of 16th and 17th century European fireplaces made of cast stone from molds of the originals, dramatic vaulted ceilings, two sweeping staircases and an elevator, and multiple grand light fixtures. 

One of the home's most stunning rooms is the conservatory, which Porter calls the “90-window room" for the number of windows that cover the three walls. The space is fully heated and cooled, and it features a large, fairytale-like balcony.

The home office is impressive, with its 360-degree electronic swivel desk. According to Porter, the feature is designed to shield computer monitors from the glaring sun. Just spin the desk around to obtain a more comfortable view. Or, if you’re in a meeting, adjust it to offer more seating at the desk. 

A car showroom is built one floor below the office space. Porter, a car enthusiast, says it fits up to nine vehicles, depending on how they are parked. When it's time to wash and add shine to the cars, simply drive them to the car wash that's conveniently located on the property. 

The home features five bedroom suites, two guest residences, and a pool house. Secret doors are hidden throughout, including one that leads to the home's geothermal units. The home’s security system, HVAC, lighting, and other systems are connected, allowing for automation. 

And, when it’s time to relax after a long work day, there’s plenty to do at home: Visit the Irish pub, watch a movie in the cozy theater, work out in the fitness room, or get a spa treatment, complete with aromatherapy. 

The outdoors amenities are just as spectacular. They include a private lake and waterfall, an infinity pool with swim-up bar, tiered terraces, as well as sports and tennis courts. “It’s got a golf cart path that goes all around (the property), which makes a nice walking path,” says Porter. “It’s like your own private park. You get outside, and you can’t see any neighbors—even in the middle of St. Louis.”

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