This French Chateau-Inspired Estate in Provo, Utah Was Built for the Creator of Battlestar Galactica and Later Became a Legendary Piano Studio — and We Have Grand Ideas for It

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For #ZGWCastleFridays, here’s a castley home in Provo, Utah that is “French chateau inspired” on 1.7 acres — and we have GRAND ideas for it.

4093 Imperial Way is an 8,868 square foot French chateau-inspired estate perched above Utah Valley with sweeping panoramic views of Utah Lake, the valley, and the surrounding mountains. Listed for $3,399,000, it has one of the most extraordinary histories of any home we have ever featured — a story that winds through Hollywood, classical music, and decades of warmth and gathering.

📍 4093 Imperial Way, Provo, UT 84604
💰 $3,399,000
📐 8,868 sq ft | 1.7 acres
🛏 5 bedrooms | 5 bathrooms
📅 Built 1979 | Extensively rebuilt 2000–2003
🏰 French chateau-inspired estate
🌊 Panoramic views of Utah Lake and Utah Valley
🏊 18′ x 40′ pool, hot tub, diving board, slide, pool house
🎹 Main-floor piano studio with sound-reducing panes
🚗 4-car garage

A Home With Two Extraordinary Lives

This home was originally built in 1979 as an entertaining showcase for Glen A. Larson — baritone singer of the late-1950s pop group The Four Preps, and later the creator and director of some of the most iconic TV programs in American history: Battlestar Galactica, Magnum P.I., and Knight Rider. Larson personally chose this lot above all others in the subdivision for its sheer size, unmatched views, and level street access. He built it to entertain, and it shows in every square foot.

The home was later completely rebuilt from 2000 to 2003 — stripped down to the exterior plywood sheeting and finished with tumbled artisan brick, cast concrete trim, and quartz stone on the chimney and entry turret — before becoming home to Dr. Irene Peery-Fox, a Juilliard-trained pianist with a Peabody doctorate, longtime professor, and one of the most renowned piano instructors of her generation. For years, the living room of this home — overlooking the entire Utah Valley — has been one of the places where that musical legacy continued, with students, friends, and guests gathered around music in one of the most beautiful settings in the state.

That is a lot of life for one home to hold. And it holds it beautifully.

The Architecture Is Something Else

Three wrought iron gates guard access to the property. The entry turret features a dramatic circular staircase and a stained-glass ceiling. Inside, heated marble floors, black granite accents, custom wrought iron, coffered ceilings, intricate millwork, stained glass details, chandeliers, and multiple fireplaces carry the old-world elegance throughout every room. The windows and entry doors have cast concrete trim, and those on the main floor feature small replicas of the sun stones on the Nauvoo Temple — a detail so specific and so intentional that it tells you everything about the care that went into this home.

The main-floor office, currently a piano studio with double doors and sound-reducing panes, is where Dr. Peery-Fox taught for years. It is easy to imagine it as a library, a home office, or — of course — a music room for the next chapter of this home’s life. Much like the Alison Victoria bowtruss home in Chicago, this is a space that has been shaped by a deeply creative owner and carries that energy in its walls.

The Amenities Are Grand (as They Should Be)

The kitchen was built for hosting — cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, dual dishwashers, double ovens, a large island, and a fireplace-connected living space that opens toward the panoramic views. There is a banquet-sized dining room, a 30′ x 22′ theater room, whole-home audio, a basement kitchenette, and a primary suite with vaulted ceilings, heated marble floors, a spa-like bath, and a private deck overlooking Utah Lake.

Outside, the resort-style backyard has an 18′ x 40′ pool with a diving board and slide, a hot tub, a pool house, a basketball court, a playground, 1,500 square feet of decking for outdoor parties and dancing, and a spiral exterior staircase connecting the basement patio to the main deck and the upper deck off the primary suite. The property originally consisted of two building lots — the home was built on one, and the north lot could potentially be subdivided again with utilities already in place.

Views That Stop You in Your Tracks

In a world of gray-and-beige interiors and builder-grade finishes, 4093 Imperial Way stands completely apart. Set 1.7 acres above Utah Valley with views stretching across Utah Lake to the mountains, it is the kind of home that was built to be seen, to be heard, and to be filled with people. It has been both of those things for nearly 50 years. We hope its next chapter is just as grand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 4093 Imperial Way in Provo, Utah?

4093 Imperial Way is an 8,868 square foot French chateau-inspired estate on 1.7 acres in Provo, Utah, listed for $3,399,000. It was originally built in 1979 for TV producer Glen Larson and later became home to renowned pianist and professor Dr. Irene Peery-Fox.

Who built 4093 Imperial Way in Provo?

The home was originally built as an entertaining showcase for Glen A. Larson, the creator of Battlestar Galactica, Magnum P.I., and Knight Rider. It was extensively rebuilt from 2000 to 2003 before becoming the longtime home of Dr. Irene Peery-Fox.

Who is Dr. Irene Peery-Fox?

Dr. Irene Peery-Fox is a Juilliard-trained pianist with a Peabody doctorate, a longtime professor, and one of the most renowned piano instructors of her generation, whose influence has reached generations of musicians.

How much is 4093 Imperial Way Provo listed for?

The property is currently listed for $3,399,000.

What are the amenities at 4093 Imperial Way Provo?

The estate features an 18′ x 40′ pool with a diving board and slide, hot tub, pool house, basketball court, playground, 1,500 sq ft of decking, a 30′ x 22′ theater room, whole-home audio, heated marble floors, multiple fireplaces, a piano studio, and panoramic views of Utah Lake and the valley.