Fabulous Old Highland Park Building Site on a 60′ x 150′ Lot
Situated in prestigious Old Highland Park on a 60′ x 150′ lot and within the award winning Armstrong School District, this is a rare opportunity to build the home of your dreams!
4517 Belclaire Avenue
April 24, 2013
Outstanding Clean Line Mediterranean Showplace in Highland Park
Built by renowned custom builder Avida Custom Homes and situated in prestigious Highland Park just steps away from Flippen Park, this stunning clean line Mediterranean new construction showcases a finish-out of the highest quality and has fabulous drive-up appeal. The design elements in this spectacular residence are unparalleled. Details include 10-foot ceilings, spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hardwood floors, wrought iron detailing, antique reclaimed limestone wood-burning fireplaces and Italian wood chandeliers, deep cove molding, custom lighting, and gorgeous marble, travertine and limestone finishes throughout. The outstanding home offers approximately 5,361 square feet of living space, two stories, five bedrooms, six full and one-half baths, three entertaining areas, two dining areas, three interior fireplaces, two wet bars, a covered terrace with outdoor fireplace, pool, guest quarters and a two-car garage. Additionally, the guest quarters hold another 320 square feet and the covered terrace encompasses an additional 298 square feet. The two-story manse is in immaculate, move-in condition with the space, finish and amenities sought by any discerning buyer.
Through the double iron-and-glass doors, the exquisite entrance hall gleans with an antique bronze chandelier trimmed with deep cove molding and handsome hardwoods, whose texture is deftly highlighted by a gorgeous spiral stairway with wrought balusters leading upstairs to the second level. Providing for great entertaining flow, graceful arches properly accent entry to the formal areas, where deep cove molding and hardwood floors continue, and Palladian windows provide scenic views of the front landscaped grounds. The exquisite living room is oversized and centered by a fireplace with a fabulous antique French limestone mantel with Trumeau. Graced by a stunning oversized antique Italian wood chandelier, the spacious dining room also flows through a butler’s pantry to the kitchen.
The professional chef’s white Calcutta Regina marble kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, premier stainless steel appliances, including Wolf, SubZero, Bosch and Dacor, an expansive island with a stainless steel sink and a breakfast bar, a walk-in pantry, butler’s pantry and a large breakfast area, which provides art lighting and views of the side grounds. The kitchen also opens to an oversized great room, which is the heart of the home and features a fireplace with a stunning antique French limestone mantel with a flat screen television above. Additionally, floor-to-ceiling windows yield natural light on the hardwoods and overlook views of the covered terrace and gorgeous pool. A door also opens to the terrace. Nearby, French doors allow entrance to a private study, which is accented by a wall of built-ins with bookcases and an oversized stainless steel chandelier. A downstairs guest suite is appointed with a spacious bedroom, generous-sized walk-in closet and a gorgeous white Bianco Bella marble bath, which boasts a pedestal sink and a separate double shower. Conveniently serving the entertaining areas, a Siena Silver travertine-topped wet bar houses glass front top cabinets and a stainless steel bar sink and wine cooler refrigerator. A wrought iron door also opens to reveal a wine room, which is replete with wine racks. Adjacent, an exquisite powder room illuminated by fabulous antique Italian sconces also features a stunning marble baptism bowl and gorgeous limestone floors. Additionally, speakers for selected sound are located throughout the house. For added convenience, a mud nook and two storage closets round out the first floor.
Second level of living is equally impressive and subtly grand. Crowned by a coved pop-up ceiling, with a fabulous oversized antique Italian wood chandelier and surrounded by gleaming hardwoods, the lavish master suite is also appointed with a fireplace showcasing a gorgeous French limestone mantel with a flat screen television above, separate “His” and “Hers” palatial master baths and floor-to-ceiling windows, with elegant drapery, overlooking the pool and backyard. The nearby sumptuous “Hers” white Calcutta Regina marble bath is accented by a barrel vault ceiling with an Italian wood chandelier, dual vanity desk areas, a jetted tub, separate double steam shower and two huge walk-in closets. The “His” bath showcases handsome Winter Cloud marble counters with limestone floors, rich cabinetry, a large walk-in shower, room-sized closet with custom cabinetry and a marble wet bar with a bar sink and a stainless steel refrigerator. The adjoining three bedrooms range in size and style, and all with gleaming hardwoods, exquisite wall drapery or natural woven blinds, large walk-in closets and full elegant baths with marble or limestone finishes. Down the hall, a fully equipped utility room serves the area and houses London Grey limestone counters and floors, a stainless steel sink and also provides room for a full-size washer and dryer.
Outside, the gorgeous backyard grounds and pool set the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining. The expansive covered terrace is framed by a cast stone wood-burning fireplace and also features limestone floors, ceiling fans and overlooks incredible views of the stunning pool and spa with fountains. The two-car oversized detached garage reveals abundant storage and has full guest quarters above, which include an oversized living-bedroom area with a vaulted ceiling, stylish wall-to-wall sisal carpeting and natural woven blinds. An elegant full bath with Temby Quartz counters and marble floors completes this stunning residence. Additional amenities include: pier and beam foundation, stucco plaster over a block exterior, tile roof, surround sound system speakers, wood and iron fence, foam insulation, tankless water heaters, abundant storage, and a sprinkler and security system.
4605 Southern Avenue
March 7, 2013
Sophisticated Traditional in Coveted West Highland Park
This sophisticated traditional home is situated in coveted West Highland Park with Highland Park Police monitoring and fabulous drive-up appeal! Details include 9-foot ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, spacious entertaining areas, deep molding, plantation shutters, and lighting treatments throughout. The stylish home offers 1,436 square feet of living space, two bedrooms, two baths, elegant formal rooms, a patio, pool, guest quarters and two uncovered spaces.
Enter to a spacious living room, which is centered by a wood-burning fireplace, with a marble surround and a wood-carved mantle, and also showcases handsome hardwoods, deep molding, recessed lighting and plantation shutters. Handsome hardwoods continue through an arched entry to the formal dining room, which is graced by an elegant brass chandelier and also flows to the kitchen. The updated galley kitchen features granite counters, new hardwood floors and premier stainless steel appliances, including KitchenAid and Jenn-Air, and also opens to the side grounds. A utility closet is adjacent and boasts room for a full-size stackable washer and dryer. Flanked by built-ins with bookshelves and storage, the oversized master suite is also appointed with two large closets and an elegant slate bath. The large bath is accented by a large vanity desk with Corian counters, a separate shower and also provides light-filled windows with scenic views and opens to the fabulous pool area. The second bedroom is generous-sized and also houses hardwood floors and ample closet space. The adjacent full bath is elegant and showcases a white pedestal sink with fabulous Ann Sacks white subway tile on the walls and white mosaic tile flooring. Outside, the backyard grounds are perfect for entertaining! The expansive patio overlooks a fabulous pool and spacious guest quarters, which feature a large living room with a vaulted ceiling and ceramic tile floors, a sink area, large closet and full ceramic-tiled bath. A manual iron gate and two uncovered parking areas complete this fabulous residence.
3617 University Boulevard
March 7, 2013
Spectacular University Park Traditional with a Stone Exterior on a 175’-Deep Lot
Co-Listed by Kim Jacobs Calloway and Brenda Nelson
Situated in prestigious University Park within the award-winning Armstrong School District, this spectacular traditional residence with a stone exterior is nestled on a 175’-deep lot with a circular drive and fabulous drive-up appeal. Built by builder Charles Barnett, the design elements in this sophisticated home are unparalleled. Details include 11-foot ceilings downstairs, spacious entertaining rooms, hand-trawled walls, deep molding, wrought iron detailing, lighting treatments, natural Conrad blinds, and fabulous granite, marble and travertine throughout. The fabulous two-story manse offers 5,388 square feet of living space, five bedrooms, five full and two half baths, four entertaining areas, two dining areas, two fireplaces, a wet bar with wine room, front veranda, covered patio, pool and spa, and a two-car garage with an automatic gate.
Enter to a dramatic two-story entrance hall, which gleans with stone color hand trawled walls trimmed with deep molding, an oversized iron chandelier, hand-scraped hardwood and travertine patterned floors, and a staircase which leads to the second level. A wrought iron-and-wood balcony also looks down to the first level. Providing for great entertaining flow, the front foyer leads through graceful arches to the formal rooms, the study and to the family room. Centered by a cast stone wood-burning fireplace, the formal living room is spacious and also features gleaming hand-scraped hardwood floors, deep molding, and also provides views of the front landscaped grounds. Hand-scraped hardwoods continue in the private study, which is capped by a richly stained cross beamed ceiling with a wood carved chandelier and also showcases a wall of richly stained bookcases and a built-in desk area, both with grass cloth accents, and double French doors opening to a covered front veranda. French doors with leaded glass panels also allow entrance to the room. Graced by a stunning Italian wood chandelier, the formal dining room is also appointed with hand-finished walls and also flows through a butler’s pantry to the kitchen. Crowned by a wood beamed ceiling, the professional chef’s granite kitchen boasts an oversized island with bar sink, premier stainless steel appliances, including SubZero, Wolf, KitchenAid, Bosch and GE, a large walk-in pantry, oversized bar serving area to the family room and a large breakfast area, which is replete with an iron-and-crystal chandelier and also provides scenic views of the patio. Adjacent is an office, which is accented by built-ins with a desk area. The kitchen and breakfast area also opens to an oversized family room, which showcases a wood beamed ceiling and a stone wall featuring a wood burning fireplace, with a raised hearth and a special-finished wood mantle, and is also flanked by built-ins. Light-filled windows with Conrad natural blinds yield natural light on the hand-scraped hardwoods, and a door also opens to the covered patio. Conveniently serving the area is a wet bar with granite counters, an antique copper scalloped bar sink, a GE Monogram stainless steel wine cooler and an ice maker, and a 400-bottle refrigerated wine room. Two powder rooms, both with elegant black granite counters, complete the first floor. Speakers for selected sound are also featured throughout the home.
Second level of living is equally impressive. Crowned by a vaulted ceiling, an oversized game room is perfect for relaxation. The game room houses hand-scraped hardwood floors, storage closets and built-ins with space for a flat screen TV. Down the hall, the luxurious master suite’s credentials include an oversized bedroom, which is crowned by a pop-up vaulted beamed ceiling with deep molding, hand-scraped hardwoods, a flat screen TV and also opens to a private iron-grilled balcony. Topped by a barrel vault ceiling, the exquisite marble bath is also appointed with hand-finished walls, his and hers vanities, a jetted tub, separate double steam shower and his and hers huge walk-in closets. The additional four bedrooms range in size and style, some with vaulted or pop-up ceilings, bookcases or desk areas, hardwoods or neutral carpeting and all with fabulous travertine or granite full baths. A fully equipped utility room boasts granite counters with travertine floors, a stainless steel sink and also provides room for a full-size washer and dryer mounted over a drain area. Outside, the covered patio sets the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining. The spacious patio features stone and brick walls with arched entries and a wood-burning fireplace with a raised hearth, a bead board ceiling with ceiling fan, flagstone decking and a built-in KitchenAid stainless steel grill with storage. Additionally, the expansive patio overlooks a fabulous pool and spa with flagstone and limestone decking. A two-car garage with built-ins and an automatic gate completes this fabulous residence.
2 Parliament Place
February 14, 2013
Lovely Preston Hollow Traditional in Coveted Glen Lakes
This lovely Preston Hollow traditional two story with great drive-up appeal is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac block in coveted Glen Lakes in Dallas. The downstairs features large, gracious formals with tall ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and French doors opening to the side grounds and courtyard. The downstairs master suite features an adjacent study and two bathrooms with excellent storage. The kitchen is appointed with an island, stainless appliances and also flow to a breakfast room, which opens to a lovely patio area. The upstairs has a wonderful large open living area with wet bar and many built-ins and two well-proportioned bedrooms with baths.
7975 Caruth Court
February 14, 2013
Wonderful Caruth Court Traditional Residence For Lease in the HPISD
This wonderful traditional home in the Caruth Court area of Dallas is situated within the award-winning Highland Park School District. This open floor plan is very light and bright. Hardwood floors throughout oversized formals, family room and kitchen with a breakfast area. The downstairs master suite has a separate sitting room, large bath with separate vanities, jetted tub and huge walk-in closet. Two bedrooms and an oversized game room are upstairs.
3325 BEVERLY DRIVE
February 14, 2013
This fabulous remodeled traditional residence is situated in Highland Park on prestigious Beverly Drive with a circular drive and wonderful drive-up appeal.
4806 ABBOTT AVENUE
February 13, 2013
This spacious two story home is situated on an extra deep 200′-foot lot adjacent to Abbott Park with easy access to the Katy Trial. There are four bedrooms upstairs with generous room sizes throughout. Features a center hall plan, 9′ ceilings, open kitchen-den with glass enclosed garden room overlooking expansive pool, patio and lush landscaped yard. Exceptional location and setting for those who enjoy outdoor recreation.
4236 Lomo Alto Court
February 11, 2013
Fabulous Gated Tri-Level Townhome in the Coveted Townes of Highland Park
This fabulous tri-level townhome is situated in the gated Townes of Highland Park, which is located within the coveted Highland Park School District and is also steps from Whole Foods Market. The two-story residence offers approximately 2,701 square feet, three bedrooms, three baths, three living areas, two dining areas, fireplace, patio, and a two-car garage. Details include 10- and 11-foot ceilings, spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hardwoods, deep crown molding and millwork, plantation shutters and lighting treatments throughout.
Enter on the second level to an inviting front foyer with handsome hardwood floors and a staircase leading upstairs to the third level. The space opens to elegant formal rooms. Framed by a gas fireplace, with a marble surround and a wood-carved mantle, the living room also features deep molding and light-filled bay windows with plantation shutters overlooking scenic views of the front grounds. Marked by columns, the living room also flows to the spacious dining room, providing for great entertaining flow and where deep molding and hardwood floors continue. Nearby, the fabulous island kitchen showcases new granite counters with a diamond patterned ceramic tile backsplash, premier stainless steel appliances, including Wolf and SubZero, a breakfast bar, desk area, pantry closet and a breakfast area, which is illuminated by an iron and crystal chandelier. A staircase leads down to the first level. Down the hall, a generous-sized bedroom is replete with elegant drapery, hardwood floors, a large closet and an adjacent full marble bath.
The third level of living boasts a luxurious master suite, which is crowned by a pop-up ceiling with an elegant crystal chandelier and also features a sitting area, hardwood floors, deep molding and elegant drapery. The gorgeous updated master bath is white marble and is appointed with elegant wall coverings, His and Hers sinks with a vanity desk area, a jetted tub, separate double steam shower and a huge walk-in closet. Perfect for relaxation, a private family room is adjacent and accented with neutral carpeting and elegant drapery. Fully equipped, a utility room provides built-ins and room for a full-size washer and dryer.
The downstairs level is equally impressive. A spacious game room or sitting room showcases hardwood floors, built-ins with abundant storage and conveniently opens to the large patio area. French doors allow entrance to a third bedroom, which is generous-sized and boasts hardwood floors, a large walk-in closet and an elegant full granite bath. Outside, the large open patio is ideal for barbeque grilling and entertaining guests. A nearby greenbelt or dog park can be conveniently used for having large outdoor parties. An attached two-car garage completes this fabulous property.
Monthly association dues are $450 monthly.
4815 Royal Lane
January 18, 2013
Outstanding Royal Lane Traditional on a 0.961-Acre, Gated Lot in North Dallas
Situated on prestigious Royal Lane in North Dallas, this outstanding traditional residence is nestled on a fabulous 0.961-acre, gated lot with mature trees and a circular drive. Details include 10-foot ceilings, spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hardwood floors, deep crown molding, and recessed lighting throughout. The sophisticated two-story home offers approximately 6,871 square feet of living space, five bedrooms, seven full and one-half baths, five entertaining areas, two dining areas, four fireplaces, two wet bars, wine closet, guest quarters, a patio, pool, cabana, fabulous landscaped grounds and a three-car garage.
Through the wood-and-glass paneled door with transom window, the inviting center entrance hall gleans with high ceilings trimmed with elegant crown molding, marble floors and a graceful staircase that leads upstairs to the second level. Providing great entertaining flow, the entry is flanked by exquisite formal rooms, both with handsome hardwoods, wainscoting, deep molding and light-filled windows, with elegant drapery, providing views of the front landscaped grounds. The living room is sophisticated and spacious, and a gorgeous brass-and-crystal chandelier, elegant sconces and stylish wall coverings graciously accent the dining room. The dining room also flows through a butler’s pantry to the kitchen. Well-equipped for any occasion, the gorgeous all-white updated kitchen showcases new granite countertops with a pillowed honed brick marble backsplash, premier stainless steel appliances, including SubZero, Kitchenaid and Jenn-Air, an expansive island, hot and cold water purifier system, desk area, walk-in pantry, and a large breakfast area. The breakfast area houses a wood-burning fireplace, with a pillowed honed brick marble surround and a wood carved mantle, and French doors opening to the front grounds. Nearby, is an oversized great room, which is the heart of the home. Centered by a wood-burning fireplace, with a stone chimney breast wall, the great room also features a beamed ceiling, special-finished built-ins, an electronics closet and a marble-trimmed wet bar, which has a brass bar sink, paneled refrigerator and ice maker, refrigerated wine closet with temperature controls, and a bar serving area. Adjacent to the great room is a large two-story gallery boasting marble floors and floor-to-ceiling windows with French doors opening to the patio. Next, an intimate, richly-stained paneled library is accented by a wood-burning fireplace, with a marble surround and a wood-carved mantle, and a wall of handsome built-in bookcases. A door also opens to the side grounds. The luxurious master suite’s credentials include an oversized bedroom with a sitting area, new neutral carpeting, light-filled windows with elegant wall coverings and wonderful his and her separate marble baths, which showcase large vanity desks, a jetted tub and separate shower. Additionally, a room-size walk-in closet boasts abundant storage space. Fully-equipped, the utility room houses a stainless steel sink and also provides room for a full-size front-loading washer and dryer and a drip dry area. A door also opens to an oversized attached three-car garage with guest quarters above. The guest quarters are appointed with an oversized living area/bedroom, kitchenette and an elegant bath. Back inside the residence, a powder room completes the first floor.
Second level of living is equally impressive and where hardwood floors continue. Perfect for relaxation, an oversized game room is framed by a wood-burning fireplace, with a ceramic tiled surround and a wood-carved mantle, and is also highlighted by neutral carpeting, a large cedar closet, additional large storage closet, skylight and stairs which lead down to the first level. The space is also conveniently served by a wet bar, which has ceramic tile counters, a brass bar sink and a paneled refrigerator and ice maker. Down the hall is an office, which features built-ins with bookshelves and a desk area and a walk-in closet. Four additional bedrooms range in size and style and all are appointed with hardwood floors, large walk-in closets and full elegant baths. Outside, the fabulous backyard is an entertaining oasis. The large patio overlooks immense landscaped grounds, a shimmering pool with spa, and a cabana. The cabana showcases a spacious living area with ceramic tile floors, a ceramic-tiled wet bar, with a stainless steel bar sink, refrigerator with ice maker and a bar serving area, and a full elegant bath. Additionally, double French doors open to the covered patio with columns and a grill and overlook the fabulous pool and verdant backyard grounds.
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