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11246 Shelterwood Circle

January 29, 2014

Stunning Completely Remodeled Russwood Acres Ranch Masterpiece on a Gorgeous 0.682’-Acre Lot

Situated in Russwood Acres on a gorgeous 0.682’-acre lot with breathtaking grounds and mature trees, a circular drive and two porte cocheres, this stunning, completely remodeled ranch masterpiece, with a stone exterior, is perfect for entertaining. Bright and open with floor-to-ceiling windows providing an abundance of light, most of the rooms overlook spectacular views of the scenic pool and landscaped grounds. Details include spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hand-scraped hardwood floors, textured walls, deep molding, Lutron lighting, Sonos Sound System with speakers, and gorgeous marble, granite, travertine and silestone finishes throughout. The approximately 6,525-square foot, two-story home offers four bedrooms, 4.1 baths, six entertaining areas, two dining areas, four fireplaces, a wet bar, covered veranda, pool and a two-car garage.

Sophisticated and sleek, enter through oversized double wood doors to a dramatic entrance hall, which gleans with illuminated decorative and rope molding, gleaming hand-scraped hardwood floors and a coat closet. Providing great entertaining flow, the entry opens to the study and to formal living room, both where handsome hardwoods continue. The spacious study is framed by a wall of built-ins with bookcases and a Silestone-topped floating desk area. Light-filled floor-to-ceiling windows also yield natural light on the hardwoods. The entry also flows through a trio of arched entries with columns to an expansive formal living room, which is capped by a 12-foot barrel-vaulted beamed ceiling and is centered by a brick fireplace, with a raised hearth and chimney breast wall. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide an abundance of light and a door also opens to the covered veranda and pool area. The space also steps up to an adjacent formal room, which is graced by a trio of fabulous crystal deco chandeliers and floor-to ceiling windows overlooking the veranda. The dining room also flows to the professional chef’s island kitchen, which showcases a pop-up ceiling, granite counters, premier stainless appliances, including a pair of Gaggenau cooktops (gas and electric), Viking Ventahoods and Thermador warming drawers, Thermador dishwasher and double convection ovens, SubZero refrigerator with freezer and a Manitowoc ice maker, a stainless steel farm sink, and a large breakfast area, including granite-topped built-ins with glass front top cabinets. A door also opens to the pool area. The nearby oversized great room is crowned by a pop-up vaulted ceiling and framed by a stone wood-burning fireplace, with a raised hearth and chimney breast wall, and also features light-filled windows. A door also opens to the side porte cochere. Perfect for entertaining guests, the expansive game room boasts two areas. The first is appointed with a two-story ceiling with a stunning crystal deco falling chandelier and is served by a granite-trimmed wet bar, which houses a stainless steel bar sink and a Manitowoc ice maker, abundant wine racks and a bar serving area. A staircase also leads upstairs to the second level and an open upstairs den looks down to the first floor. Double doors also open to reveal a two-car garage, and a closet provides storage. The second area flows through a trio of arched entries to an oversized living area, which is centered by a fireplace, with a white marble surround and a wood-carved mantle. Both areas feature floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking scenic views of the pool area.

To the right of the living room is also a fabulous sun room, which is capped by an illuminated pop-up, octagon-shaped ceiling with a skylight and floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the landscaped backyard and pool. The luxurious downstairs master suite is spacious and showcases neutral carpeting and light-filled floor-to-ceiling windows. The gorgeous white marble bath with mosaic glass tile detailing is graced with an expansive floating vanity with His and Hers sinks, a claw foot tub, separate shower with glass tile and His and Hers huge walk-in closets. An adjacent room with a white marble-topped floating make-up counter adds elegance to this gorgeous setting. There are two additional generous-sized bedrooms on the first floor, both with neutral carpeting, floor-to-ceiling windows, large walk-in closets and are served by a fabulous Jack-and-Jill bath with a floating Silestone counter and slate flooring. A fully equipped utility room houses a mud nook, abundant built-ins with Silestone counters and a sink area, slate floors and also provides room for a full-size washer and dryer. An elegant granite powder room and slate pool bath round out the first floor. For added convenience, a Launchpad is equipped with iPad technology to allow you to select your choice of Sonos Sounds as well as Lutron lighting throughout the home.

Second level of living is equally impressive. Crowned by a tray ceiling, an additional luxurious master suite is oversized and is accented with bay windows, elegant molding, neutral carpeting, and a see-through fireplace to the master bath, which features a travertine surround with a raised hearth and a wood-carved mantle, and is flanked by a built-in bookcase. Spa-like, the fabulous marble and travertine bath is replete with an expansive floating vanity with His and Hers sinks, an additional floating vanity desk, separate double steam shower and His and Hers entries to a huge walk-in closet. An upstairs den is spacious and boasts a flat screen television flanked by built-ins with bookcases, floor-to-ceiling windows and neutral carpeting. Outside, the fabulous backyard grounds and pool is an entertaining utopia! The covered veranda features flagstone decking, a ceiling fan, and also overlooks incredible views of the shimmering pool and spa, stone detailing, an expansive sunbathing deck and verdant landscaped backyard grounds with mature trees. All set the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining. A two-car garage with abundant storage space completes this fabulous residence. Additional amenities include a stone, brick and iron fence, ceiling fans, abundant storage space and a sprinkler and security system.

719 Glendale Street

January 23, 2014

Completely Remodeled Lakewood Prairie-Style Historical Residence

Built in 1915 and situated in the Junius Heights Historic District of Lakewood, 719 Glendale Street is a wonderful, completely remodeled Prairie-style historical residence nestled on a 50’ x 150’ lot near Lakewood Shopping Center and Lakewood Country Club. Details 9’-foot ceilings, spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hardwood and chipped travertine floors, deep molding, recessed and custom lighting and fabulous granite, chipped travertine and slate finishes throughout. The two-story home offers approximately 1,884 square feet, two living areas, two dining areas, a fireplace, covered front porch, outdoor deck and huge verdant backyard grounds.

From the expansive covered front porch, enter through a wood and glass door to an oversized formal living room, which is framed by a stone wood-burning fireplace, with a travertine surround and a wood carved mantle, and also showcases 9’-foot ceilings trimmed with deep molding, recessed lighting, a faux finished wall and handsome hardwood floors. Serving the area is an elegant full bath, which is appointed with granite counters, chipped travertine floors and a separate slate shower. Providing great entertaining flow, the living room opens to the formal dining room, and a staircase, with wood balusters, also leads upstairs to the second level. With views of the side and backyard grounds, the spacious dining room is graced with an iron chandelier, faux finished wall and also conveniently leads to the kitchen. The generous-sized updated kitchen features richly stained cabinetry with black granite counters and a travertine backsplash, premier stainless steel appliances, including a six-burner gas range, GE Profile dishwasher and a Vissani wine cooler refrigerator, a built-in wine rack and stemware holder, breakfast bar, pantry closet and a large breakfast area with utility. A door also opens to the outdoors. The kitchen also leads upstairs to the second floor.

Second level of living is equally impressive. The fabulous master suite is highlighted by a generous-sized bedroom and separate sitting room, both with gleaming hardwood floors, deep molding, a faux finished wall and a large walk-in closet. Down the hall, there are two additional spacious bedrooms. Both feature handsome hardwoods, deep molding and large closets. Serving the second floor is an elegant full bath, which is replete with black granite counters, chipped travertine floors, a claw foot tub and a separate slate shower.

Outside, the backyard grounds set the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining. An oversized deck with railings overlooks a huge verdant backyard with a new 8’-foot privacy fence. Additional amenities include: all new sheet rock with foam insulation, high-end fixtures and air-conditioning units.

3516 Beverly Drive

January 10, 2014

Stunning Beverly Drive Mediterranean Showplace on a 195′-Deep Lot in Old Highland Park

Situated on ultra-exclusive Beverly Drive in prestigious Old Highland Park and within the award-winning Armstrong School District, 3516 Beverly Drive is a stunning Mediterranean showplace nestled on a gorgeous 80’ x 195’ lot with a circular drive and has fabulous drive-up appeal. Showcasing a finish-out of the highest quality, the design elements in this spectacular residence are unparalleled. Designed by architect Richard Drummond Davis, details include 12-foot ceilings, spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hardwood and limestone floors, gorgeous wrought iron detailing, deep molding, custom lighting, and fabulous limestone, marble, granite finishes throughout. The spectacular three-story residence offers approximately 9,084 square feet, five bedrooms, five full and two-half baths, seven entertaining areas, two dining areas, six fireplaces, a wet bar, three balconies, courtyard with fountain, covered terrace with outdoor fireplace, side patio, gorgeous pool, and a three-car garage with guest apartment.

Enter through double wood-and-iron doors to an inviting outside front foyer, which overlooks views of a fabulous enclosed outdoor courtyard with elegant landscaping and a stone fountain accented with a Pennsylvania Bluestone surround. The outside foyer leads through double iron-and-glass doors to an exquisite two-story entrance hall, which gleans with a groin-vault hand-painted ceiling trimmed with ornately carved plaster molding, a dramatic oversized crystal-and-iron chandelier, clerestory window, art niche, and gorgeous limestone-patterned floors, whose texture is deftly highlighted by a gorgeous stairway with wrought iron-and-brass balusters leading upstairs to the second level. Two gorgeous wrought iron balconies also look down to the first floor. An oversized double door coat closet and an exquisite marble powder room, graced with faux finished walls and a stunning hand-painted trompe l’oeil, serve the area. Providing for great entertaining flow, the entrance hall leads to the study, formal rooms, and to the rear of the home. Capped by an ornately carved, cross-beamed ceiling, the richly paneled study is centered by a wood-burning fireplace, with a marble surround and a wood-carved mantle, and also features abundant built-in bookcases. Light-filled French doors yield natural light on the herringbone hardwoods and open to the outdoor front entry and courtyard. From the entrance hall, an arched entry, with stone accents, leads to an exquisite gallery area, which is crowned by a hand-painted groin-vault ceiling and is also highlighted by a crystal chandelier and double windows, with a transom and elegant taffeta silk drapery, also overlook the courtyard and stone fountain. The gallery opens to the oversized formal living room, which is framed by a marble wood-burning fireplace and is also appointed with ornately carved plaster molding, faux finished walls, and hand-scraped hardwood floors. A wall of windows, with elegant taffeta silk drapery, overlooks scenic views of the front landscaped grounds, and French doors also open to courtyard. Graced by a fabulous oversized iron chandelier, the spacious dining room boasts ornately carved plaster molding, curved walls, art niches and dual hidden closets with oversized double doors revealing a silver closet and storage space. French doors, with transoms and exquisite drapery, open to reveal a side patio. The dining room also flows through a butler’s pantry to the kitchen. Triple sets of oversized antique Mission doors also allow entrance to the room from the living room, wet bar area and the kitchen.

The entrance hall also leads to the oversized great room, which is the heart of the home. Capped by a beamed ceiling and centered by a massive stone wood-burning fireplace wall with a raised hearth, the great room also showcases hand-scraped hardwoods, a wall of richly stained built-ins, huge storage closet and triple French doors, with transoms and elegant drapery, opening to the covered terrace. Conveniently serving the great room is a granite-topped wet bar, which houses richly stained cabinetry with glass front top cabinets, a hand-carved stainless steel-and-brass bar sink, stainless steel ice maker and wine cooler refrigerator, hand-carved wine rack cabinet with an iron door and a bar serving area with retractable French doors. Additionally, the great room flows to a professional chef’s granite and tumbled marble kitchen, which features richly stained cabinetry, premier stainless steel and paneled appliances, including Viking, Dacor, Kitchenaid, GE, and SubZero, an expansive island with a hammered nickel double bowl farm sink, stained glass decorative chandeliers, a hand-painted and hand-carved vent, butler’s pantry and a huge walk-in pantry closet with storage and an additional interior closet. The kitchen also opens to a large breakfast gathering area, which provides room for an oversized breakfast table and also boasts a fireplace, with a glass-tiled surround and a furniture niche above, and a desk area, with tumbled marble counters and glass-front top cabinets. Double French doors, with transoms and elegant drapery, also open to the backyard grounds. A decorative-tiled and hand-scraped hardwood staircase with wrought iron balusters leads upstairs to the second level. Nearby, an oversized office is highlighted by neutral carpeting, plantation shutters and a large storage closet. An elegant powder room, accented with a pine pedestal sink topped with a limestone bowl, a built-in hidden mud nook storage area, and a stackable utility closet rounds out the first floor. A door also opens to a cast stone columned breezeway, which leads to the three-car garage and guest apartment. Speakers for selected sounds are also located throughout the house. Additionally, a storage closet across from the wet bar may be converted to an elevator to serve the first and second levels.

Second level of living is equally sumptuous and subtly grand. Ascending the front staircase, first stop is the luxurious master suite, which showcases an oversized bedroom with sitting area, including a gorgeous limestone fireplace, with a tumbled marble surround, and is flanked by furniture niches, an iron chandelier, deep cove molding and neutral carpeting. Double French doors, with elegant drapery, also open to an expansive iron-grilled balcony overlooking the backyard grounds and pool. Additionally, a third set of French doors opens to an iron-grilled Juliet balcony and overlooks the side grounds. The lavish master suite is appointed with an exotic marble vanity with His and Hers sinks, limestone floors with marble accents, a hand-carved limestone fireplace, claw foot tub, separate tumbled marble double steam shower, His and Hers toilet rooms and His and Hers huge walk-in closets. The Hers closet also includes an interior cedar closet. The four additional bedrooms range in size and style, some with elegant marble, limestone or tumbled marble baths and all with deep cove molding, elegant drapery, neutral carpeting and large walk-in closets. One of the bedrooms also opens to a breezeway, which leads to the second floor of the guest apartment. Down the hall, an upstairs den features a large sitting area as well as a built-in desk area with bookcases and abundant storage. A fully equipped utility room houses travertine-like tile counters and floors, a stainless steel sink, drip dry area, built-in hidden ironing board and also provides room for a full-size washer and dryer. Perfect for relaxation, the third floor reveals an oversized vaulted game room, which houses neutral carpeting and attic storage.

Outside, the gorgeous backyard grounds and pool set the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining. Marked by cast stone columns with graceful arches, the expansive covered terrace is framed by a stone wood-burning fireplace wall and is flanked by an arched stone-covered furniture niche. The terrace is also highlighted by a wide-plank wood ceiling with a trio of iron chandeliers, pattered concrete floors and also overlooks incredible views of the stunning pool and the lush landscaped grounds with Pennsylvania Bluestone accents. The nearby three-car detached garage boasts abundant storage, including a built-in workbench and two storage closets. The guest apartment features an inviting entry, which is accented with terracotta tile floors and a staircase with wrought iron balusters leading upstairs. The second floor reveals an oversized living room, which showcases stylish neutral carpeting, plantation shutters, deep cove molding, a large kitchenette, with glass tile counters, ceramic tile floors, a stainless steel sink and a white SubZero refrigerator with freezer. An elegant full bath with gorgeous glass tile serves the space. The nearby spacious bedroom is replete with neutral carpeting, plantation shutters, deep cove molding and a large walk-in closet. An elegant full bath with fabulous glass tile completes this stunning residence.

2933 Belclaire Drive

November 15, 2013

Spectacular Frisco’s Villages of Stonebriar Park French Stone Residence on a 0.82’-Acre Gated Estate

Situated in Frisco’s prestigious Villages of Stonebriar Park with a gated entrance, 2933 Belclaire Drive spectacular French stone residence, with cast stone accents and a slate roof, nestled on a gorgeous 0.82-acre, gated estate with a circular drive and fabulous drive-up appeal. The design elements in this stunning residence are unparalleled. Showcasing a finish-out of the highest quality, details include 12-foot ceilings, spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hardwood, marble and limestone floors, gorgeous wrought iron detailing, deep molding, custom lighting, and fabulous limestone, marble, and granite finishes throughout. The two-story residence offers approximately 9,956 square feet, five bedrooms, five full and three-half baths, eight gathering areas, two dining areas, an elevator, three fireplaces, four wet bars, balcony, covered verandas, covered loggia with outdoor fireplace and kitchen facilities, gorgeous infinity pool, immense landscaped backyard, five-car garage and an automatic gate.

Enter through double wrought-iron-and-wood doors to a dramatic entrance hall, which gleans with a two-story dome ceiling trimmed with hand carved cove molding and exquisite marble-patterned floors, whose texture is deftly highlighted by a gorgeous curving stairway with wrought iron-and-wood balusters leading upstairs to the second level. A fabulous wrought iron balcony also looks down to the first floor. Serving the space is a professionally equipped panic room, a coat closet with abundant storage and a nearby exquisite marble powder room, with elegant wall coverings. Additionally, an elevator serves both levels of living and speakers for selected sound are located throughout the house. Providing for great entertaining flow, the entrance hall leads through arched entries to the formal dining room, study, master suite, and to the rear of the home. Capped by a one-step, ornately carved cross-beamed ceiling, the exquisite dining room is graced by a fabulous oversized crystal-and-iron chandelier, handsome hand-scraped wide-plank hardwoods, deep cove molding and double Palladian French doors, with elegant drapery, opening to a front covered veranda. The dining room also leads through a wet bar to the kitchen. The fully equipped marble wet bar boasts a bar sink, two richly paneled SubZero refrigerator drawers, illuminated leaded glass top cabinets and a bar serving area. Crowned by an ornately carved, cross-beamed ceiling with a wood carved alabaster chandelier, the oversized richly paneled study is centered by a massive wood-burning fireplace, with a marble surround and a wood-carved mantle with a flat screen above, and also features abundant built-ins bookcases with storage. Light-filled French doors, with elegant drapery, yield natural light on the hand-scraped hardwoods and open to a front covered veranda.

The oversized great room is the heart of the home and is capped by an ornately carved, cross-beamed ceiling with an oversized iron chandelier and is framed by a cast stone wood-burning fireplace with trumeau. The great room also showcases hand-scraped hardwoods, a wall of richly stained built-ins, and Palladian windows overlooking the gorgeous pool area. French doors also open to a covered veranda. Additionally, the great room flows to a professional chef’s granite kitchen, which showcases a beamed ceiling, ornately carved, richly stained custom cabinetry, hand-scraped hardwood-and-limestone patterned floors, premier stainless steel and paneled appliances, including Wolf, SubZero and Kitchenaid, a dramatic vent with pot filler faucet, immense island with an antique copper bar sink, two recycling centers, an antique copper double bowl sink, two expansive breakfast bars, and a huge walk-in pantry, with granite counters, abundant storage and a 12-foot door opening to the side grounds. The kitchen also opens to a large breakfast gathering area, which features double French doors, with elegant drapery, opening to the covered loggia and pool. A back staircase with wrought iron-and-wood balusters leads upstairs. Down the hall, a housekeeper’s office, with its own desk area, is highlighted by limestone counters and floors, a dog kennel, mud nook, and an elegant marble powder room. A door also opens to the outdoors. Fully equipped, an adjacent oversized utility room houses abundant built-ins with granite counters, including a desk area and an expansive island, limestone flooring, elegant toile wall coverings, a drip dry area, closet, and also provides room for two sets of full-sized front loading washer and dryers.

Two bedrooms are located on the first floor. Enter the luxurious master suite to an elegant gallery, which is accented by a fabulous marble wet bar with a stainless steel hammered bar sink. Adjacent, an oversized exercise room is highlighted by a three-step ceiling, mirrored walls with paneling, rubber exercise flooring, and an expansive marble wet bar, which boasts a glass-tiled backsplash, stainless steel bar sink and a paneled refrigerator. The nearby gorgeous oversized master bedroom is crowned by a two-story paneled ceiling, with decorative chair railing and hand-finished cove walls, and is also graced by a crystal-and-iron chandelier and a marble fireplace, which has an ornately carved wood mantle and is flanked by oversized built-ins. The bedroom also features hand-scraped hardwood floors and an adjoining sitting area with windows overlooking the fabulous pool and French doors opening to the covered veranda. The nearby sumptuous marble bath is accented by groin-vault ceilings with Italian wood chandeliers, clerestory windows with wrought iron detailing, dual vanities plus a Hers makeup counter, a jetted tub with antique mirror detailing above, separate double shower, and His and Hers huge walk-in closets with abundant built-ins. Additionally, a generous-sized guest suite is replete with a one-step ceiling, neutral carpeting, an elegant full marble bath with a large walk-in closet, and French doors, with elegant drapery, opening to the outdoors.

Second level of living is equally sumptuous. Ascending the front staircase, first stop leads to French doors opening to a front balcony, which overlooks the gorgeous front landscaped grounds. There are three additional bedrooms, which range in size and style, some with elegant marble or limestone baths and all with one-step ceilings, deep molding, elegant drapery, neutral carpeting, limestone-topped desk areas and huge walk-in closets. Professionally equipped, a richly paneled media room is oversized and appointed with a pop-up, richly-stained cross-beamed ceiling, decorative wall coverings and carpeting, a theater screen, professional projection equipment, and an expansive marble wet bar with richly stained cabinetry, a bar sink, and a SubZero paneled refrigerator. Perfect for relaxation, an oversized game room features a one-step ceiling, neutral carpeting and a large granite-topped built-in desk area with abundant storage and triple flat screen televisions above allowing for multiple game and media watching. A marble powder room serves the area. Adjacent, a playroom, capped by a vaulted ceiling, is spacious and also includes a flat screen television, neutral carpeting, a large electronics closet, and attic and storage space. Down the hall, a huge closet and attic room provides for more abundant storage.

Outside, the gorgeous backyard grounds and pool is an entertaining utopia. Marked by stone columns with arched entries, the incredible stone covered loggia, with limestone flooring, is crowned by wood beamed, bead board ceiling with ceiling fans and recessed lighting, and is also framed by a cast stone wood-burning fireplace, with a raised hearth, and a stunning vaulted, beamed dome ceiling above. Additionally, the loggia showcases expansive kitchen facilities, which features richly stained custom cabinetry, granite counters, huge bar serving areas, and premier stainless steel appliances, including a SubZero wine cooler refrigerator, three refrigerator drawers, a Viking grill with an oversized vent above and a double bowl sink. All overlooks incredible views of the stunning pool and spa with waterfalls and its stone mountain with slide. Additionally, a staircase, with a gorgeous cast stone surround, leads down to the huge verdant landscaped grounds, which area surrounded by mature trees, with landscaped lighting, and fabulous Zoysia grass. The huge backyard provides room for a future tennis court if desired. Conveniently serving the outdoors is also a pool bath and pool storage closet. An attached three-car tandem garage with a huge storage closet, featuring abundant built-ins with granite counters, an additional two-car detached garage, and an automatic gate completes this spectacular estate.

2916 Sharpview Lane

November 15, 2013

Fabulous Buckner Terrace Completely Renovated Ranch Style Residence

Bright and open, this fabulous completely renovated ranch at 2916 Sharpview Lane is situated in Buckner Terrace on a 70′ x 130′ beautifully landscaped lot and showcases spacious entertaining areas, gleaming hardwoods, designer paint, an oversized living room with fireplace and French doors opening to a large patio overlooking the landscaped backyard grounds, an elegant dining room, sophisticated granite kitchen with premier stainless appliances, spacious master suite with elegant bath, two additional generous-sized bedrooms and a 2-car garage.

10746 Royal Springs Drive

November 5, 2013

Fabulous Royal Springs Estates Traditional on a Gorgeous 100’ x 168’ Lot

Situated in the Royal Springs Estates area of North Dallas on a beautiful 100’ x 168’ lot, 10746 Royal Springs Drive is a fabulous traditional residence with a brick exterior and wonderful drive-up appeal. Completely updated, details include spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hand-scraped hardwood floors, textured walls, elegant molding, recessed lighting and fabulous granite and travertine finishes throughout. The sophisticated 2,332-square foot home offers two stories, three bedrooms, two full and one-half baths, an inviting entry, two entertaining areas, two dining areas, a fireplace, covered patio and a two-car garage.

Enter through a wood door to an inviting front foyer, which gleans with handsome hand-scraped hardwood floors and a staircase with wood balusters leading upstairs to the second level. Providing great entertaining flow, the entry is flanked by the formal rooms and also leads to the rear of the home, where hand-scraped hardwood floors continue. The elegant formal living and dining room combination is oversized and showcases textured walls, molding, recessed lighting and large windows providing an abundance of light and views of the front landscaped grounds. Additionally, the dining room is graced by a sophisticated stainless steel chandelier and also flows to the kitchen. The spacious kitchen features granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a bar serving area to the family room and a breakfast area, which includes granite-topped built-ins with illuminated glass front top cabinets. A glass door with paneled side windows also opens to the covered patio. The kitchen also opens to the oversized family room, which is centered by a stone wood-burning fireplace, which showcases a raised hearth with chimney breast wall and a wood-carved mantle. The family room also boasts built-ins with granite counters. Adjacent to kitchen is also a fully equipped utility room, which houses built-ins, travertine floors and provides room for a full size washer and dryer. An elegant powder room, with a pedestal sink and travertine floors, serves the entertaining areas.

Luxurious and private, the downstairs master suite is appointed with a spacious bedroom featuring textured walls, gleaming hand-scraped hardwoods and large windows providing views of the front and side grounds. The fabulous granite and travertine master bath is graced with His and Hers sinks, a garden tub, separate double shower and a huge walk-in closet. A coat closet and two linen closets round out the first floor.

The second level of living is equally impressive. There are two additional bedrooms, which are generous-sized and feature neutral carpeting, ceiling fans and large walk-in closets. Serving both bedrooms is an elegant granite and travertine bath with dual sinks and a garden tub with shower.

Outside, the backyard grounds are perfect for entertaining. The expansive covered patio boasts ceiling fans, slate flooring and also overlooks scenic views of the huge verdant backyard grounds. A two-car attached garage with abundant storage completes this fabulous residence. Additional amenities include: brick and wood exterior, wood fence, ceiling fans, abundant storage and a sprinkler and security system.

4228 Glenaire Drive

October 31, 2013

Sophisticated Completely Updated Luna Park Estates Ranch on a Gorgeous 132′ x 130′ Lot

Situated in Luna Park Estates, this sophisticated completely updated ranch style residence is nestled on a gorgeous 132’ x 130’ lot with great drive-up appeal. The fabulous one-story home showcases an open floor plan, floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious entertaining rooms, hand-scraped hardwood floors, recessed and decorative lighting, elegant formals, a spacious island kitchen with granite counters, premier stainless appliances, two breakfast bars, two pantry closet and a large breakfast area and is also open to an oversized vaulted den with a stone wood-burning fireplace, with a raised hearth, and also flows to a third living area, a luxurious master suite with His and Hers large closets and a fabulous granite and travertine bath, three additional generous-sized bedrooms with neutral carpeting, large closets and the bedrooms are served by two granite and travertine baths, a patio, landscaped backyard and a two-car oversized attached garage with an additional carport and automatic gate. More information to follow soon!

4421-4423 University Boulevard

September 6, 2013

Wonderful University Park Full Duplex on a Beautiful Treed 73′ x 140′ Lot in HPISD

Situated in prestigious University Park on a beautiful treed 73′ x 140′ lot within the award-winning Highland Park ISD, 4421-4423 University Boulevard is a lovely full duplex featuring a brick exterior and pier and beam foundation. Each full duplex showcases spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hardwood floors, recessed lighting, an updated kitchen, three generous-sized bedrooms with walk-in closets and two full baths, a large shaded backyard and a four-car garage.

7528 Centenary Drive

August 28, 2013

Wonderful Remodel Opportunity for Caruth Hills Ranch Style Home on a 50′ x 150′ Lot

Situated in Caruth Hills in the University Park Vicinity of Dallas and located conveniently near NorthPark, Whole Foods, and Preston Center shopping areas, this 1950’s ranch style home is a perfect opportunity in Dallas real estate to remodel to the home of your dreams. The one-story residence offers 1,478 square feet of living space, two bedrooms, two baths, two living areas, two dining areas, a covered patio, and a two-car detached garage.

5134 Royal Crest Drive

August 15, 2013

Wonderful Russwood Acres Mid-Century Modern on a 165’ x 180’ Corner Lot in North Dallas

Situated in prestigious Russwood Acres in North Dallas on a gorgeous oversized 165’ x 180’ corner lot, this wonderful Mid-Century Modern residence with a circular drive has an abundance of mature trees and fabulous drive-up appeal. Recently updated, the one-story home has been freshly painted to a light and airy palette and also showcases spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming travertine, slate and hardwood floors, vaulted and tray ceilings, plantation shutters and lighting treatments throughout. The sophisticated 3,426-square foot home offers four bedrooms, three full and one-half baths, an inviting entry, two gathering areas, two dining areas, a fireplace, covered patio, pool, cabana and a three-car garage.

Enter through double wood doors to an inviting front foyer, which gleans with an elegant crystal chandelier and sophisticated travertine floors. Providing great entertaining flow, the entry is flanked by the formal rooms and also leads to the rear of the home, where travertine floors continue. Both of the formal rooms are appointed with tray ceilings and provide views of the front landscaped grounds. The living room is spacious and the elegant dining room is graced with a gorgeous crystal chandelier and also leads to the kitchen. Capped by a vaulted ceiling, the family room is the heart of the home. Framed by a brick wood-burning fireplace, with a raised hearth and chimney breast wall, the family room also features richly stained built-ins and sliding glass doors conveniently open to the covered patio. The family room also opens to the gourmet chef’s kitchen, which showcases concrete counters with travertine accents, richly stained cabinetry, stainless steel and paneled appliances, a large island with a stainless steel bar sink, and also flows to an adjacent breakfast room. The spacious breakfast room is replete with a wall of richly stained built-in bookcases, light-filled windows providing an abundance of light and also opens to the covered patio. An elegant powder room, with a pedestal sink, also serves the entertaining areas.

Crowned by a tray ceiling, the master suite’s credentials include an oversized bedroom with sitting area, gleaming hardwood floors, and also opens to the covered patio. The nearby elegant travertine bath is graced with His and Hers marble pedestal sinks, a separate double shower and a huge walk-in closet. A door also opens to the backyard grounds. The three additional bedrooms range in size and style, two with handsome hardwoods and the other with slate floors, and all with tray ceilings and large walk-in closets. Serving the bedrooms are two elegant baths with either concrete, travertine or granite finishes. Fully equipped, a large utility room boasts travertine floors, a stainless steel sink area with ceramic tile counters, additional built-ins with concrete-and-travertine counters, and also provides room for a full-size washer and dryer. Outside, the backyard grounds are perfect for entertaining. The covered patio overlooks scenic views of a wonderful pool, large backyard grounds, and a cabana, which includes a living area and a full bath. A three-car attached garage completes this fabulous residence. Additional amenities include: brick exterior, wood and concrete fence, iron gate, ceiling fans, abundant storage and a sprinkler and security system.

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