Lavish Luxury on Park Lane
Tucked behind the iron gates, rests this magnificent estate handsomely situated on over 2 acres in the epicenter of Old Preston Hollow in Dallas, Texas. Entering the stunning motor court, an adapted design of Michelangelo’s in Rome, visitors are received by a spectacular limestone façade, slate roof and ascending staircase beckoning its entrance.
Designed by renowned architect, Richard Drummond Davis, and built by James Reilly Custom Homes, this 6-bedroom, 7.3 bath estate is the perfect mix of unapparelled materials, textiles, finishes and details. Add in the impeccably manicured grounds, with multiple outdoor terraces, walking trails that wind past an antique gazebo and a stone footbridge leading to the 9-hole putting green with sand trap, making this jewel a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
The nearly 20,000 square foot residence completed in 2014 is a French Renaissance- style showcase offering complete privacy and tranquility. Once inside, a 2-story domed ceiling entry with an exquisite floating staircase, marble floors in the Grand Foyer, ornate moldings with rich mahogany in the Library, Formal Study and Media Room give this home a bold sense of drama and grandeur. In the Library, a glamourous black marble fireplace below an extraordinary antique mirror, takes center stage in a room where every custom crafted surface offers up a visual feast. The Grand Dining room with de Gournay silk and hand embroidered wallpaper offers an elegance beyond compare. The gourmet kitchen’s countertops, custom cabinetry and amenities are second to none. An 8-burner Wolf range, 4 Wolf ovens, induction stovetop and center island anchor the kitchen’s gourmet workspace, which also includes a breakfast bar and full-service wet bar. The kitchen’s open concept leads to a keeping room with fireplace, a junior dining room and a family room with fireplace that leads to the outdoor covered terrace.
The Grand Hall, that centers the mansion, offers ornate plaster ceilings and moldings with two black marble fireplaces that flank the splendor of this room. The Grand Hall is the heart of the home with views to the estate grounds and vestibules leading to all arteries of the main floor. Marble, precious stone medallions are a stunning addition to the Grand Hall corridor. The Media Room is a sportsman’s paradise decked out with a wall of 5 televisions, a drop down 120” screen and fully equipped wet bar. The main level Master Suite with a separate sitting room, is a soothing haven with delightful details and unobstructed views to a spacious covered terrace with fireplace, pool with fountains, waterfall wall and cabana. Breathtaking his and hers master baths offer the height of luxury. The exquisite marble floors embrace his and her dressing areas, closets and an enormous double shower.
On the second level are 5 additional bedrooms with elegantly appointed baths. Two of the suites feature private balconies with views to the estate pool, cabana and groundsm and another suite features a bedroom and living room with kitchen area. There is also a handsome mahogany paneled Billiards Room, an arcade-filled Game Room, a stunning Physiotherapy Room with adjacent Steam Room, and a Home Gym, each of which can be accessed via the home elevator. For the automobile lover, there are 3 separate 2 car garages, with 4 car lifts offering covered parking for 10 luxury cars.
The estate boasts over 2 acres of park-like grounds all designed by Warren Johnson with Fallcreek Gardens who designed areas of the Arboretum. The estate centers around the resort style saltwater pool, cabana with fireplace, walking paths, waterfall wall feature and exquisite gardens and grassy knolls.
If you are looking for an exquisite, extremely private home to vivre dans le luxe (live in the lap of luxury) that is comparable to a five-star hotel, located in the most prestigious area of Dallas, the 5100 Park Lane estate would be that escape.