Showing posts with label Estate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Estate. Show all posts

Monday, January 3, 2011

An Amazing French County Estate in Highland Park, Dallas, Texas

Take a look at this amazing classic French country estate in Preston Hollow, Dallas, Texas. Located at 9339 Hathaway Street, this home is easily my number one pick out of the whole north Dallas area. The classical style as well as the near perfect stone exterior combine to make this estate what it is.
With 10,806 sq. feet of living space, this multi-million dollar exquisite home enjoys luxury amenities from the 1.9 acres outside to the extravagant inside. Situated directly in front of the main living area entrance preceding the large iron gates is a cobblestone circle driveway finished with a large fountain in the middle creating a tranquil and calm sense. Leading to the right of the estate is the 4 car garage and motor court. The back yard enjoys a large pool with plenty of "hangout" space situated around the swimming area. A cabana and outdoor kitchen are also located near the pool area. Near the very back of the estate is a creek where a bridge, matching the stone of the house, was built.
The interior of the home is very costly yet comfortable. It includes 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, 2 family living rooms, a library, card room, wine cellar with wine tasting area, multi-seat theater, exercise room, and a marvelous grand foyer with dual staircases.
The thing I love about this home, and others in this particular area, is the symmetrical feeling to the home. You can imaginably draw a line down the center of the main living home and it would be perfect symmetrical! Very cool.
The estate is located at 9339 Hathaway Street in Preston Hollow, Dallas, Texas and is listed at $9,450,000.
To visit the listing, click here

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

$5,400,000 Brick Mansion Manor in Tuxedo Park

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Includes a ±10,000 square foot Manor House; a Pool House; Staff Cottage with living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath and a porch; an in ground Swimming Pool; a Tea House with fireplace; detached 2- car garage; attached greenhouse; Bluestone Terrace; gravel courtyard in front, and an enclosed Brick Courtyard on the side. On the opposite side of the road is a four-car garage with chauffer apartment above and an additional attached one-car garage.

The main Manor House, circa 1905 is an all Brick Mansion reminiscent of Old English design with decorative Granite and Limestone quions, Slate Roof, and Copper gutters, and has views of Tuxedo Lake and the Ramapo Mountains.

There are a total of 8 fireplaces, floors are mainly Oak hardwood, moldings in the formal rooms are millwork, and walls and ceilings are plaster over canvas. The Garage Complex on the opposite side of the road contains four overhead garage doors,and a staircase to the Chauffeur Apartment above, which contains a Bedroom, Living room, Kitchen, Full Bath and Sleeping Loft.

$7,495,000 Jackson Hole Log Estate, United States

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This custom built Jackson Hole Estate is considered one of the best in the Rocky Mountain West. This is one of the most expensive per square foot custom built log home ever built! The details throughout must be seen to be truly appreciated.

All logs are 12-16" lodgepole pine hand carved gnarled logs. The heating is custom designed with hydronic floor heat and forced air with a built-in humidifier. Some of the details include distressed aspen and red wood vaulted ceilings, hand built doors throughout, reclaimed beams from Wyoming mines, extensive use of fossil rock approximately 50-60 million years old, thermo pane windows, reclaimed oak floors, Sub Zero appliances, custom window treatments, Creston computerized lighting system, extensive custom faux painting, surround sound, built-in stereo systems with speakers and controls, monitored security, fire and temperature alarm systems, large railed Tigerwood deck with built-in speakers and lighting in railing, built-in Capital gas grill with two burners and stainless steel sink on deck, fire sprinkler system with remote alarm control, covered hydronic heated slate front porch, iron railed balconies, slate sidewalk around home, covered patio, irrigation system, stamped and heated concrete driveway and the list goes on.

The entryway has an oversized distressed oak door surrounded by glass on both sides and leads to a floor of fossil rock and flagstone. A custom designed elegant chandelier of elk antlers reflects light from overhead as a soothing waterfall designed of fossil rock sits against a dry stack stone wall highlighted with custom lighting.

The master suite has a large stone gas fireplace with a raised stone hearth and mantle with custom iron fire screen. Floors of reclaimed oak and ceilings of hand carved gnarled logs along with faux painted walls with hand tooled leather accents appeal to both men and women alike. Overhead, custom made copper lighting adds a soft touch to the master bedroom. A retractable flat screen TV been built into a custom made cabinet at the foot of the bed. French doors lead to a private deck in the front of the house.

The master bath has dual sinks adorned with a custom vanity with a large mirror, extra lighting, distressed wood, fossil rock countertop and non stick drawers. There is also access to a private slate outdoor patio. The spa has a floor of fossil rock you can first step up rock steps leading to your 8 jet tub surrounded by beautiful stone work with outdoor lighting coming from three beautiful glass windows or you may opt to step into the extra large glass and fossil rock shower and steam sauna.

The custom Kitchen with its distressed vaulted aspen ceiling has massive knife plated trusses, elegant trac lighting and reclaimed oak floors. The four large thermo pane windows overhead allow the morning sun. Top of the line appliances include a stainless steel 6 burner Wolf gas stove with grill, highlighted with a Prichard rock backsplash and topped by a beautiful hand designed and crafted oversized copper hood. A side by side Sub Zero refrigerator freezer, 2 custom wood paneled Sub Zero refrigerator drawers, 2 Asco custom wood paneled dishwashers and a built in Sharp microwave. The kitchen also has 2 hammered copper sinks with garbage disposals, custom faux painted cabinetry inlayed with hand tooled leather accents overhead and topped with 50 to 60 million year old fossil rock countertops. In the center of the kitchen sits an oversized island with fossil rock countertop adorned with an oversized custom designed copper chandelier. French doors off the kitchen lead you to the wrap around deck that is home to your outdoor kitchen.

The great room adjacent to the kitchen and formal dining room features an oversized stone fireplace with log storage, custom made iron fire screen, a stone hearth, and custom burled wood mantle surrounded by elaborate stone work that lead to high vaulted distressed aspen ceilings with massive knife plated trusses and elegant trac lighting. A large custom made Alaskan moose antler chandelier is displayed in front of 4 large multi paneled windows perfectly so not to block your seasonal views of the Teton Mountains. Inlayed fossil rock accents in the reclaimed oak floor separate the great room from the formal dining area.
The formal dining area off of the great room with its floors of walnut and ceilings of red cedar has 2 arched entry ways. A custom deer skin chandelier hangs elegantly in front of a 16 foot stone wall with built in niches to prominently display your most precious art pieces.

The entertainment room is entered by a beautiful staircase with pine stair treads and custom railings surrounded by extensive rock work leading you to the "room of all rooms". As you ascend the stairwell you will see custom light fixtures and an antique mining car predominantly displayed overhead. Entering the room you will be amazed at the custom work you will see including custom chandeliers and light fixtures in the vaulted distressed aspen ceilings. Above the custom leather tooled bar with stools and fossil rock counter top you can locate the second antique mining car that has just entered the bar area. Behind the one of a kind bar you will find a hammered copper sink, stainless steel GE dishwasher, stainless steel Sub Zero ice maker, 2 custom faux paneled Sub Zero refrigerator drawers, a built in beer keg holder and dispenser and flat screen TV. Powered by a separate sound system with built-in speakers is an automatic drop down multi viewing flat screen television with projector.

The caretaker residence/guest quarters is 1,952 square feet and located over the barn/shop. The guest house was completely remodeled in 2008 with custom finishes. It has a large master suite and a custom bath.

The barn and or shop is 2,684 square feet and has its own bath with shower. It has 4 indoor-outdoor kennels, lots of workspace and storage with built-in cabinets. The main heating system in the shop is hydronic floor heat plus overhead propane heating for instant heat.
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$3,600,000 Oceanfront Enchantment Canada







Here's a superb oceanfront offering, on special Salt Spring Island! Spectacular ocean vistas; true panoramic views. Beach for walking/beachcombing, plus a beautiful dock -- keep your boat at home!

Home is architect designed/custom built, with great room concept for living, den, dining, and designer kitchen (all with sensational views). Master/ensuite "wing", with exercise room, spacious walk-in closet. Elegant office, with access to private deck and garden vistas. Guest wing offers two ensuite bed sitting rooms, with easy access to oceanfront and to English Country garden charms.

Double garage, deer fenced, easy care landscaping, pleasing pathway to oceanfront and to super dock. Sunny (s/sw/w exposures), private, and in prestigious area of fine homes. It doesn't get any better! Enjoy this beauty!

Monday, December 13, 2010

$7,950,000 – McLean, VA


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Since this home is located in one of my favorite towns, ritzy McLean, I think I can look past the unappealing interior decor. Situated on 2 riverfront acres, the manse boasts 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and about 12,000 square feet.  With gorgeous views of the Potomac River, the 47-year-old estate has very easy access to Georgetown shopping, and the many other attractions Washington has to offer. Featuring 9 foot ceilings, a 3 car garage, 6 fireplaces, and an elevator, this place, with some minor renovations, could be the perfect DC residence. You could always buy this Bethesda spread, a lovely home also close to the city, if you can’t scrape together the $8 million.
Click here for the listing and more photos.