Hot Property: Live like royalty in this Carmel home

Palace is the proper word to describe this Carmel home. It is truly fit for a queen. The Mediterranean-inspired home — on the market for $4.5 million — has more than 22,000 square feet of space.

The royal feel starts the minute you step inside. You are greeted by a grand two-story entrance with double stairway featuring dark red velvet carpeting. A magnificent chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

The home's 20 solid granite pillars help to complete the palace feel.

The beauty of this property continues throughout the home.

The contemporary kitchen, with multicolor cabinets and granite countertops, is an eye-catcher.

The lower-level provides themed areas, each great for entertaining.

There's a 4,000-square-foot ballroom, complete with a dance floor.

One of the rooms mimics bars found on Chicago's famous Rush Street. There's also a "Star Wars"- themed bar, complete with a life-sized Darth Vader and other characters from the movie.

The lower level has a large wine cellar, home theater and coat room with an electric rack. The humidor room helps keep cigars fresh.

A sunken whirlpool spa sits in the center of the master bedroom. It is surrounded by granite pillars; a fireplace offers an extra feature in a romantic setting.

The pool? It speaks for itself. The space looks, and feels, like a resort. The pool house is complete with a wet bar, and his and her baths. A sand volleyball court is nearby.

When the party is over, visitors can easily retrieve their cars from the reserved guest parking area.

Contact The Star's Jill Phillips at (317) 444-6246. Follow her on Twitter: @JillPhillips05.

ABOUT THE HOME

Location: 1332 Queens Way, Carmel.

Details: 5 bedrooms; 5 baths, 3 half-baths; 22,978-square feet.

Asking price: $4.5 million.

MLS: 21177823.

Contact: Jimmy Dulin, RE/MAX Ability Plus, (317) 281-6679.