Fabulous Caruth Homeplace Traditional
Situated in the Park Cities Vicinity of the prestigious Caruth Homeplace, 24 Stonecourt Drive is a fabulous zero lot line traditional residence with a brick exterior and a slate roof.
4505 Pomona Road
February 19, 2015
Prestigious Bluffview Cottage Residence on a 62′ x 240′ Lot
4505 Pomona Road is a wonderful opportunity to build the home of your dreams on a 62′ x 240′ lot in prestigious Bluffview in the Park Cities Vicinity. This freshly-painted three bedroom, two bath cottage sits on a generous lot featuring a kitchen open to second living space with fireplace flanked by french doors overlooking a deck and large backyard. Property includes a finished-out bonus space attached to the garage.
4226 Reaumur Drive
February 19, 2015
Fabulous North Dallas Remodeled Contemporary Residence
Situated in North Dallas, 4226 Reaumur Drive is a fabulous remodeled Contemporary residence featuring high ceilings, wood floors, smooth walls, and recessed lighting! Gorgeous remodeled kitchen with sleek counters and beautiful updated baths. Light pours in through lots of glass providing views of the pool and yard from the main living and dining rooms. Downstairs study can be a 6th bedroom. Large game room, two bedrooms, and two baths upstairs. Separate guest quarters – cabana studio with half bath convenient to pool. Electric driveway gate.
9134 Cochran Heights Drive
February 13, 2015
Situated in the Park Cities Vicinity near Bluffview, 9134 Cochran Heights Drive is an outstanding Traditional zero lot-line residence with great drive-up appeal. The fabulous two-story updated home showcases a living room-den combination open to the formal dining room, both with walls of glass overlooking the heavily landscaped grounds. The kitchen features granite counters, double ovens, a gas cooktop and a spacious breakfast room with a built-in hutch and picture window offering serene views of lush easy care backyard. Spacious master suite with an updated stone covered master bath. Two additional generous-sized bedrooms. Upstairs game room. Wood floors throughout.
4527 Highland Drive
February 5, 2015
Ultra-Exclusive Highland Drive Traditional on a Gorgeous 80′ x 213′ Corner Lot
Situated on one of the most premier locations in Old Highland Park across from the scenic park and creek, this is a rare opportunity to own one of only 13 residences on prestigious Highland Drive. 4527 Highland Drive is a wonderful two-story traditional residence with guest house nestled on a gorgeous oversized 80′ x 213′ corner lot with fabulous drive-up appeal. Listed and under contract in one day! Represented both the buyer and seller in the sale of the residence.
4624 Lorraine Avenue
February 4, 2015
Situated in prestigious West Highland Park, 4624 Lorraine Avenue is a fabulous cottage with the City of Highland Park Fire, Police and Emergency Services and wonderful drive-up appeal. Details include spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hardwood floors, deep molding, sound system speakers, recessed and decorative lighting and fabulous granite and marble finishes throughout. Setting the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining, the stylish residence offers 2,273 square feet, three bedrooms, two baths, an inviting entry, elegant formal living room with fireplace, spacious granite kitchen with premier stainless steel appliances and a large breakfast area, oversized family room and formal dining room combination with a vaulted, beamed ceiling, fireplace, built-in bookcases, wet bar, refrigerated wine room and light-filled French doors providing and abundance of light and opening to the outdoors, a spacious study, luxurious master suite with built-ins and a wonderful marble bath with a large walk-in closet and French doors opening to the outdoors, utility room, outdoor patio deck area with pergola, landscaped backyard grounds, and a carport with storage shed.
11260 Leachman Circle
January 7, 2015
Stunning Strait Lane Estates Completely Remodeled Transitional Ranch Style Residence
Situated in the Strait Lane Estates area of North Dallas, this stunning, completely remodeled transitional ranch style residence is nestled on a fabulous 0.569’-acre treed corner lot with a circular drive, mature trees and gorgeous landscaping, all providing for great drive-up appeal. The home was recently taken back to the studs and completely rebuilt and includes a new roof, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, windows, floors, baths, loggia, and garage. Details include a an open floor plan with crisp clean lines and sophisticated white walls, spacious entertaining rooms with panoramic views of the backyard outdoor oasis, custom cabinetry, including ceiling and base moldings, gleaming wide-plank hand-scraped hardwood floors, designer lighting treatments, and gorgeous granite and quartz finishes throughout. The home also wired with the Sonos Sound System and speakers for selected sound are located throughout the house. The fabulous one-story home offers approximately 5,200 square feet, five bedrooms, 5½ baths, five entertaining areas, two dining areas, two fireplaces, a wet bar, covered loggia with outdoor fireplace and kitchen facilities, gorgeous landscaped backyard grounds and a two-car detached garage with a storage closet.
The sophisticated home features a brick and stone exterior with gas lanterns on the front and can lights under the eaves for illuminating the house at night. From the stone entry with its wood plank ceiling and flagstone flooring, enter through 9’-foot custom double wood-and-glass doors to an inviting front foyer, which gleans with 10’-foot ceilings trimmed with custom molding, a fabulous octogon-shaped iron chandelier, and gleaming wide plank hand-scraped hardwood floors. Providing great entertaining flow, the entry is flanked by the formal rooms and also leads to the rear of the home, where handsome hardwoods continue. Both with scenic views of the front landscaped grounds, the sleek formal rooms are oversized and showcase tray ceilings and light-filled windows providing an abundance of light. Graced by a trio of glass chandeliers, the elegant dining room also flows to the kitchen. Entertaining is effortless in the oversized family room, which is the heart of the home and conveniently opens to the kitchen and to a spacious gallery and breakfast area, both with large windows and open to the fabulous loggia. Capped by a vaulted beamed ceiling with dual iron Orb chandeliers, the oversized family room also features a dramatic stone fireplace wall, with a raised hearth, and a granite-topped wet bar, with richly stained cabinetry and a stainless steel sink. A sophisticated powder room with a custom granite-topped floating counter serves the entertaining areas. The spacious granite kitchen boasts richly stained cabinetry, premier stainless steel appliances, including GE Monogram and Sharp, a large walk-in pantry, and a bar serving area to the family room. A sense of openness continues to the oversized game room, which is perfect for relaxation and is accented by custom ceiling and base molding, hand-scraped hardwood floors and is served by an elegant full quartz bath. Adjacent to the game room is a fully equipped utility room, which features granite counters with a stainless steel sink, abundant counter space and storage, a mud nook area and also provides room for a full-size washer and dryer. A door also leads through a breezeway to the garage. Nearby, a spacious media room is replete with neutral carpeting, deep molding, sound system speakers, a large closet and also conveniently opens to the loggia. The media room may also be used as a fifth bedroom and is served by an elegant quartz bath.
The private quarters are equally impressive. The master suite’s credentials include a spacious bedroom, which is highlighted by a tray ceiling, handsome hardwoods and also has light-filled French doors opening to the covered loggia. The bedroom also flows to a separate sitting room. Centered by a fireplace and flanked by a desk area, the sitting room also showcases a wall of bookcases and a “His” walk-in closet. The fabulous spa-like quartz bath is appointed with “His” and “Hers” sinks with a wall of hidden mirrored medicine cabinets, a separate oversized double shower with a rain and multiple shower heads, a separate water closet, and a huge “Hers” walk-in closet. Four additional bedrooms range in size and style and all with neutral carpeting, large walk-in closets and four stunning quartz baths.
Outside, the gorgeous backyard outdoor oasis is an entertaining utopia! The expansive covered loggia is crowned by a vaulted, beamed plank ceiling with dual ceiling fans, and also features a stone fireplace wall, with a raised hearth, and kitchen facilities, including a stainless steel sink, a built-in grill, and a refrigerator. Outdoor lighting illuminates the entire loggia at night for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining. Additionally, the loggia overlooks a huge verdant landscaped backyard. A two-car detached garage with a storage closet completes this fabulous residence.
5454 Wateka Drive
November 13, 2014
Fabulous Greenway Parks Historical Tudor on a Gorgeous 78′ x 157′ Corner Lot
Situated in the Park Cities Vicinity of prestigious Greenway Parks, 5454 Wateka Drive is a fabulous Tudor residence with a historical marker nestled on a gorgeous 78′ x 157′ corner lot with wonderful drive-up appeal. In keeping with the timeless charm of the original home, but updated with sophistication, details include a brick-and-stone exterior with a slate roof, spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hardwoods, decorative molding, recessed lighting, plantation shutters and sound system speakers throughout. Offered at $1,695,000, the wonderful two-story home, plus two-story guest house, boasts approximately 5,269’ square feet of living space. The 3,987’-square-foot main house showcases four bedrooms, 3½ baths, four entertaining areas, two dining areas, three fireplaces, a veranda, pool, and koi pond. The 1,282 square foot guest house offers one bedroom, one full bath, three living areas, a fireplace, two wet bars and an attached two-car garage.
Enter to an inviting front foyer, which gleans with a pop-up ceiling adorned decorative molding and a crystal chandelier, gleaming hardwood floors, and stylish wall coverings. The entry is flanked by elegant formal rooms and also leads to the rear of the home, where handsome hardwoods continue and a nearby stairway, with wood balusters and leopard carpeting, leads upstairs to the second level. Both with scenic views of the front landscaped grounds, sliding paneled doors allow entrance to the expansive living room, which is centered by a marble-surrounded fireplace, with a wood-carved mantle, and also showcases decorative molding and bay windows with plantation shutters. Graced by a sophisticated iron chandelier, the elegant dining room is appointed with wainscoting and also conveniently flows through a breakfast room to the kitchen. Framed by a brick-surrounded fireplace, with a wood carved mantle, the intimate study is illuminated by an iron chandelier and also features fabulous chocolate brown crocodile embossed wall coverings with paneled wainscoting and a pair of built-in bookcases with abundant storage. The spacious island kitchen boasts granite counters with a glass subway-tiled backsplash, premier stainless appliances, including Thermador, Bosch and GE Profile, a walk-in pantry, large breakfast bar and an adjacent breakfast room, with built-ins, a crystal chandelier and light-filled bay windows. The kitchen also opens to an oversized family room, which is centered by a granite-surrounded fireplace, with a wood-carved mantle and a flat screen television above, and is also flanked by abundant built-ins. Four sets of French doors yield natural light on the hardwoods and also open to the outdoor veranda and pool area. A nearby elegant powder room, with hand finished wall accents and a white pedestal sink, serves the area. Speakers for selected sound are also located throughout the home.
Second level of living is equally impressive. Capped by a vaulted ceiling, the luxurious master suite showcases neutral carpeting, a vanity room with exquisite stained glass accents, and French doors opening to a private balcony, which provides views of the veranda and pool area. The fabulous granite-and-marble bath is appointed with elegant wall coverings, His and Hers vanities, a jetted tub, separate double shower, and a huge walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms range in size and style, one with its own sitting room and paneled wainscoting and all with tray ceilings, hardwood floors, and large walk-in closets. One of the bedrooms is currently being used as a room-size walk-in closet, but may be converted back to a 4th bedroom. Serving the bedrooms are two elegant baths. A utility closet provides built-ins and room for a full size washer and dryer.
Outside, the backyard grounds and pool set the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining. The expansive veranda showcases a Kiva fireplace and is surrounded by granite counters with a built-in stainless steel grill. All overlooks a gorgeous pool and spa surrounded by flagstone, a Koi pond with pergola above, verdant landscaped grounds, and a fabulous two-story guest house, with an attached two-car garage. The 1,282-square-foot guest house reveals a first floor oversized living room with a two-story vaulted, beamed ceiling, exquisite wall coverings and a richly stained antique wood bar, with stained glass accents, a brass bar sink and a stainless steel ice maker. French doors also open to the outdoors. An elegant full bath, cedar closet and an expansive storage room, with abundant built-ins, round out the first floor. Capped by a vaulted beamed ceiling, the second floor spacious den features a granite-surrounded fireplace, with a raised hearth and a wood-carved mantle with a flat screen television above, neutral carpeting, window coverings and a granite-topped wet bar, which features a stainless steel bar sink and a refrigerator with ice maker. A nearby large loft style bedroom is perfect for guests and includes two large closets. An automatic gate completes this fabulous residence.
4524 Park Lane
November 5, 2014
Old Preston Hollow Sleek Lined Bud Oglesby Contemporary on a Gorgeous 1.30-Acre Lot
Situated in the prestigious estate area of Old Preston Hollow on a gorgeous 1.30 acre lot with a circular drive, 4524 Park Lane is a sleek lined, bright Bud Oglesby contemporary residence offering majestic drive-up appeal. The sophisticated two-story home offers approximately 7,850 square feet, three living areas, two dining areas, two fireplaces, a wet bar, expansive verandas, pool and a four-car garage. The professional chef’s gourmet island kitchen showcases granite counters, a SubZero refrigerator and freezer, gas cook top and double ovens. Gracious first floor master suite overlooks manicured grounds and is accented by His and Her baths and closet areas. All inviting spaces overlook outdoor arbors, water feature with reflecting pool and swimming area. Museum quality home beckon for grand entertaining venues!
7538 Colgate Avenue
October 10, 2014
Fabulous Caruth Hills Clean Lined Traditional New Construction with a Soft Contemporary Feel
Built in 2015 by First Texas Homes and situated in the Park Cities Vicinity of Caruth Hills, 7538 Colgate Avenue is fabulous traditional new construction with a soft contemporary feel nestled on a beautiful 65’ x 160’ treed lot just minutes from NorthPark, Preston Center and Snider Plaza. Details include clean lines, 10-foot ceilings, gleaming wide plank hardwoods, deep molding, and gorgeous quartz and marble accents throughout. The sophisticated two-story residence with a brick and stone exterior offers approximately 5,632 square feet, five bedrooms, 4½ baths, five entertaining areas, two dining areas, a fireplace, wet bar, covered veranda with an outdoor fireplace and kitchen facilities, and a two-car garage.
Enter through oversized double doors to a dramatic two-story entry, which gleans with deep molding, wide plank hardwoods and a curving staircase with gorgeous wrought iron-and-wood balustrades leading upstairs to the second level. A balcony also looks down to the first floor. Providing great entertaining flow, the entry also flows to the formal dining room and to the rear of the home, where handsome hardwoods continue. An arched entry with column marks entrance to the oversized dining room, which is graced by a double pop-up ceiling with deep molding, light-filled windows providing views of the front landscaped grounds, and also conveniently flows through a butler’s pantry to the kitchen. Showcasing London Grey quartz counters, the spacious chef’s island kitchen boasts premier stainless appliances, a breakfast bar, large walk-in pantry and is also open to a large breakfast area and the great room. Capped by a vaulted, two-story ceiling, the oversized great room is framed by a fireplace and also features light-filled windows overlooking the covered veranda. French doors also open to the outdoors.
French doors allow entrance to a richly paneled study, which is crowned by a double pop-up ceiling and is also accented by wainscoting, love seating and built-in bookcases. Handsome hardwoods also floor the room and a large walk-in closet provides storage. The study may also be used as a sixth bedroom. Adjacent, an elegant full quartz bath serves the area, and a quartz-topped utility room is fully equipped. Luxurious and private, the oversized downstairs master suite is capped by an illuminated double pop-up ceiling with deep molding and windows providing an abundance of light overlook the front landscaped grounds. The gorgeous quartz-and-marble bath is appointed with His and Hers vanities, a jetted tub, separate double shower and His and Hers huge walk-in closets.
Second level of living is equally impressive. Ascending the staircase, first stop is an oversized den, which features wide plank hardwoods and wrought iron-and-wood balusters look down to the first floor. A quartz powder room serves the area. Topped with a tray ceiling, the adjacent media room is dual level and features wide plank hardwoods, an electronics closet and a Raven quartz-topped wet bar. The media room also leads to an oversized game room with a tray ceiling, neutral carpeting and abundant storage. All set the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining. Four additional bedrooms range in size and style, two with tray ceilings, and all with neutral carpeting, large walk-in closets and are served by elegant Jack-and-Jill quartz baths.
Outside, entertaining is effortless! The expansive brick-columned covered veranda is highlighted by an outdoor wood-burning fireplace, kitchen facilities, including a stainless steel built-in grill, gas cook top and sink, and also overlooks the lush landscaped grounds, which provides room for a pool if required. A two-car attached garage completes this fabulous residence.
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