Every day can be a luxury staycation with this one-of-a-kind property, boasting an extravagant $600k+ resort-style backyard oasis with a Gunite pool, catering to exceptional entertaining, outdoor relaxation, and endless family fun. This custom-built 4 bed, 3.5 bath estate totaling 4,344 sqft offers oversized living spaces, two kitchens, a theater room, wine cellar, and steam shower. EXTENSIVELY UPDATED BY CURRENT OWNER with premium materials/options rarely included in even million-dollar new homes!
17221 Sagamore Rd, Walton Hills OH 44146 – Home for Sale
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17221 Sagamore Rd – Forecourt & Home Exterior
Elegance begins at the formal street entrance, where a creek meanders beneath a bridge topped by lighted stone pillars and wrought iron railings identical to the Superior Viaduct Bridge (Cleveland’s first high-level bridge).
Enveloped by a canopy of mature London Plane trees, the paved driveway extends roughly 600 feet to a manicured turnaround for visiting cars.
A heated sandstone walkway leads guests to a custom solid mahogany front door with a bronze threshold.
No expense was spared in updating the exterior of this stately brick Georgian, selecting built-to-last construction materials including CertainTeed’s top-tier 50-year dimensional shingles, copper roof components, Marvin windows (back of home), and Hardie fiber cement siding.
Exterior Updates:
- James Hardie Hardie® Plank Fiber Cement Siding in 2015
- CertainTeed’s Grand Manor® 50-year dimensional shingle (top-of-the-line multi-layered laminated shingle that replicates the look of slate) and top-of-the-line underlayments in 2013
- Extensive copper roof components: valleys, flashing drip edges, roof vents, stack sleeves, chimney cap, gutters, downspouts, weathervane, as well as custom-fabricated standing-seam cornice returns, box bay roof, cupola roof, and portico roof
- VERSATEX Soffit System (maintenance-free PVC)
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AZEK Exteriors weatherproof PVC trim, portico, columns, custom dormers, and custom cupola
- Premium quality Marvin windows (back of home)
- 2.75″ thick solid mahogany front door with bronze threshold (custom-built/designed by Steve Hendricks of Historic Doors)
Forecourt Updates:
- Bridge structural updates, sandblasting, and painting 2026?
- Concrete-reinforced banks at bridge 2022
- NOTE: Creek is maintained by NEORSD (digs/removes sediment at no cost every 4-5 years). This home does not have designated FEMA Flood Hazards. View FEMA Flood Map.
- London Plane trees (14 total) lining driveway
- Extensive deer-proof landscaping with garden stones (no mulching!)
- Heated sandstone walkway to front door
- Decorative stamped-concrete circular driveway accent
- Sandstone walkway from circular driveway to backyard
- Parking pad extension
17221 Sagamore Rd – First Floor (1,696 sqft)
Inside, this home features timeless traditional styling bedecked by large mouldings and crownwork, full glass paneled doors, and durable premium flooring materials of travertine tile and solid Santos Mahogany.
The main-level layout seamlessly blends generously sized formal and casual living spaces suited for both entertaining and everyday living: formal dining room, office with space for two desks, flex room (living room, library, music room, playroom, or second office), and great room.
Consummately designed by John Hall, your chef’s kitchen is equipped with deluxe updates including heated travertine floors, furniture-grade custom cabinetry (dovetailed & soft-close), premium appliances (Sub-Zero paneled fridge and freezer, Wolf 36″ 6-burner gas range and elecric oven, built-in Miele speed oven/microwave, built-in Miele espresso/cappuccino machine), an elongated center island, and built-in dining table.
Kitchen Updates:
- Designed by John Hall (JH Design International)
- Heated travertine tile flooring
- Furniture-grade custom maple cabinets by Frease Woodcraft (dovetailed, soft-close & pullouts)
- Sub-Zero fridge and 4-drawer freezer (built-in/paneled)
- 36″ 6-burner Wolf dual fuel range (gas stove, electric oven)
- Whisper-quiet 1000 CFM ducted range hood with in-line attic blower
- Pot filler
- Built-in Miele speed oven (traditional oven & microwave) + warming drawer
- Built-in Miele espresso/cappuccino machine
- FRANKE double bowl kitchen sink
- Built-in dining table
Host elegant dinners in the formal dining room, ornamented by a tray ceiling.
Cozy up with your family in the oversized great room, illumed by window views of the incredible backyard and the ambiance of a mahogany-surround gas fireplace.
From the great room, glass french doors open to the flex room, with endless potential as a living room, library, music room, playroom or second office.
Featuring dual entrances with french glass doors, your generously-sized office has space for two desks.
The garage entry includes a large coat closet and a renovated laundry room with cabinets, storage lockers, and high-end ASKO washer, dryer and electric drying cabinet for your delicate garments.
Half bath is conveniently located near the garage entrance.
Additional First Floor Updates:
- Tile flooring in foyer
- Santos Mahogany ¾” solid wood flooring (dining room, living/flex room, office)
- Laundry Room: Storage lockers, cabinets, Asko electric drying cabinet, and Asko washer & dryer
17221 Sagamore Rd – Second Floor (1,456 sqft)
A turned staircase ascends the two-story foyer to a catwalk where French doors open to your spacious owner’s suite, adorned with a cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet, and a bathroom that has been renovated with heated tile floors, dual sinks/vanities, a makeup station, BainUltra therapeutic jetted tub + effervescence, and a tiled walk-in shower + body sprays for a refreshing massage.
At the opposite end of this floor are three additional sizable bedrooms, a dual-sink bathroom, and a double-door linen closet.
Hallway ceiling attic access.
Second Floor Updates:
- Owner’s suite bathroom
17221 Sagamore Rd – Lower Level (1,192 sqft finished)
Outfitted for entertaining, the professionally finished lower level boasts LVP flooring, a full kitchen, theater area with a built-in wet bar, wine cellar, gym/game room, and a full bath with steam shower.
A second kitchen expedites the preparation of extensive holiday menus and gives kids space to explore their culinary interests.
Experience the cinema in your very own theater with multi-level seating, six reclining theater chairs, a 105″ drop-down screen & projector, and a 9-speaker immersive sound system.
Offer on-site beverage service at the custom cherry wood wraparound wetbar where you can craft signature cocktails, or uncork a vintage from the wine room, complete with clay racking system.
The adjacent space with mirrored sliding closets is ideal for a gym or game area.
Head to the full bathroom and relax in the custom steam shower + body sprays.
Lower Level Updates:
- Entire basement
Mechanicals Updates:
- New AC unit 2025
- 75-gallon commercial hot water tank 2023
- Control4 System Home Automation
- Briggs & Stratton whole-home generator
- Guardian Security System
17221 Sagamore Rd – Garage
The 3-car side-entry garage is heated and has 18 R-Value insulated garage doors, so you’ll never get into a cold car during winter!
Above-garage attic storage.
An extra-wide parking pad makes it easy to maneuver in/out of the garage.
The parking pad has been extended beyond the garage to accommodate guests’ cars during parties and celebrations.
Garage Updates:
- Clopay® 18 R-Value insulated garage doors
- Radiant heater
17221 Sagamore Rd – Grounds (2.56 acres)
Lot dimensions: 142 W x 843 D
Behind this home lies the pièce de résistance, an absolutely extraordinary aquatic backyard retreat offering unmatched amenities for leisure, recreation, and grand-scale entertaining.
The current owner improved the backyard in 2009. With today’s pricing, it would cost $600k+ to replicate these grounds!
At its center is a huge 38′ x 44′ custom Gunite pool—the gold standard of custom luxury swimming pools. Crafted from reinforced concrete and engineered for longevity, this pool is not merely an amenity; it is a legacy piece built to last for generations.
The pool is equipped with a jetted sundeck (for sunning, lounge chairs, and young children).
Twelve fountains splash into the pool—six cascade waterfalls from the raised stone bond beam and six arched jet sprays from the terrace—bestowing a captivating water show and serene spa‑like soundscape.
Effortlessly manage the entire aquatic experience (pool lights and fountains) from your phone via iAquaLink app automation.
Encircling the pool is an expansive stamped-concrete terrace with multiple entertainment alcoves designed for gathering, celebrating, and unwinding.
Six music zones (powered by Control4) disperse sound across the grounds, ensuring a continuous soundtrack that maintains the mood and energy of your gathering.
The integrated wood‑burning fire pit is perfect for starlit evenings and year‑round enjoyment.
The grand gazebo, equipped with electric & gas for fire table, offers a shaded retreat and fireside lounging.
Directly off the home is a sprawling sandstone patio with a grilling area (natural gas hookup) and a custom cedar pergola, providing dappled shade for dining and relaxing.
The exquisite grounds, both front and back, are interlaced with manicured gardens surrounded by stones (no mulch, no mess!).
Come dusk, the grounds are illuminated by the ambiance of landscape lighting and the soft glow of charming pineapple lanterns perched atop masonry pillars.
The entire pool/terrace area is securely enclosed by 4.5′ decorative aluminum fencing with three convenient access gates.
Fringed by mature trees and strategic plantings, your backyard retreat ensures privacy from neighboring parcels.
From summer pool parties to autumn fireside evenings, this backyard offers a trifecta of luxury, recreation and serenity.
This is more than a backyard; it is a permanent vacation where you’ll make a lifetime of memories.
Swimming Pool:
- Gunite swimming pool (2009) offering unmatched luxury, durability and longevity. Made from a reinforced concrete shell sprayed over a steel rebar framework, this robust construction can last 50+ years with proper care — far longer than vinyl or fiberglass alternatives — resisting cracking, shifting, and weather damage during Ohio’s seasonal freeze-thaw cycles.
- Oversized 38′ x 44′ irregular custom design
- 3-7′ depth
- 8″ deep sun deck with bubblers for lounge chairs/children
- Raised bond beam (pool ledge) with six cascade (waterfall) fountains
- Six arched jet sprays (from surrounding pool deck)
- Sandstone pool coping
- iAquaLink Pool Automation with App
- New pool pump 2025
Additional Rear Grounds Updates:
- Expansive stamped concrete pool deck
- Masonry wood-burning fire pit
- Gazebo with electric & natural gas (for fire table)
- Six music zones controlled via Control4
- Sandstone patio with cedar pergola and natural gas hookup
- Masonry pony walls and pillars with sandstone wall caps and sandstone pillar caps
- Pineapple lanterns
- Landscape lighting
- Extensive landscaping with garden stones (no mulch, no mess!)
- 4.5′ decorative aluminum fence + 3 gates around patio/pool area
- Drain tile/french drain throughout lower field of property
- 12 x 20 storage shed
Additional Grounds Enhancements:
- Rain Bird 22-zone WiFi-controlled irrigation system
- Invisible fence wired for 2 acres
Location & Nearby Amenities:
Located in southeast Cuyahoga County, The Village of Walton Hills is a quiet bedroom community approximately 25 minutes southeast of downtown Cleveland. With approximately 2,000 people and only around 1,000 households, it is a rural suburb with a small-town feel. The majority of The Village is comprised of single-family residential properties or parkland. Businesses are limited to light industry enterprises along its eastern border.
The idyllic small town of Walton Hills offers unparalleled access to parkland, including the Cleveland Metroparks Bedford Reservation and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This home is only one mile from multiple trailheads along Alexander Rd, accessing the paved Metro Parks Bike and Hike Trail, Bedford Reservation mountain bike trails, and the hiking trails of Buckeye Trail and Sagamore Creek Trail―the latter of which intersects the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail.
MGM Northfield Park, a 200,000 square foot racino and entertainment venue hosting live music and comedy shows, is a 5-min drive.
Brandywine & Boston Mills Ski Resorts are 14-17 min away.
Golfers are 3 min to Shawnee Hills Golf Course (within Bedford Reservation) and 25 min or less from the additional courses of Sleepy Hollow, Gleneagles Golf Club, Seneca, Briarwood, Grantwood, and Ellsworth Meadows.
Country Clubs in the vicinity include Beechmont, Club Walden, Country Club of Hudson, Lake Forest, Shaker Heights, and Signature of Solon.
With roughly 8 min to I-480 and I-271 and 10 min to I-77, this home offers excellent proximity to highways for commuting or attending entertainment venues of downtown Cleveland and downtown Akron.
An array of retail, grocery and dining options are available approximately 10 min away in neighboring Macedonia.
Walton Hills residents typically send their children to private schools. Located just 10 min away in Northfield is St. Barnabas Catholic School, a highly-rated National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence serving grades pre-k to 8. Other popular private schools include St. Michael’s Catholic School (15 min), Walsh Jesuit High School, (20 min), University School and Padua Franciscan High School (22 min), and St. Ignatius High School (24 min), Beaumont (27 min).
Driving Distances:
- I-480 – 8 min
- I-271 – 8 min
- I-77 – 10 min (when bridge is not closed)
- I-80/OH Turnpike – 14 min
- Aldi, Marc’s, Giant Eagle, Heinen’s, Target, Walmart – 9-12 min
- Downtown Independence – 17 min
- Legacy Village – 18 min
- Beachwood Place Mall – 20 min
- Downtown Cleveland – 25 min
- Hopkins International Airport – 26 min
- Fairlawn – 27 min
- Strongsville – 35 min
- Downtown Akron – 35 min
- Kent – 35 min
