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There's on sure thing about Texas houses in general and Dallas luxury houses in particular--like hair, bigger is always better. But when you're talking about certain styles of homes, the term "luxury" pops up every now and again but doesn't seem to have a standard accepted meaning. You'll see ads for luxury homes in gated communities, at the beach, on ranches, and even in high-rise condos. The MLS may, at its discretion, require use of other disclaimers as necessary to protect participants and/or the MLS from liability.
Decadent marble floors line the 37,000 square foot estate that houses two ballrooms that can easily welcome up to 750 dinner guests. Antique touches run throughout this $10 million home, including an imported Italian outdoor fountain and hand-painted murals. This truly uniquely-designed home has massive windows that let you easily admire the surrounding landscaping from within the stylish interior. Resting on 1.3 acres of land and listed at $5.995 million, this mansion has its own wine vault, game room, walk-in closets, three-car garage, and is located near a bird sanctuary.
Horseshoe Bay French country lakehouse
It also comes with a 7 car garage, heated pool and spa, wine cellar and is only 45 minutes to downtown Dallas. Being a working ranch, it is equipped for ranching, including a ranch manager’s home, stall barn, two arenas, one which is competing size, and an equipment barn. You will also find three stock ponds on the property and a mare motel. Listed as one of the most expensive pieces of real estate, this one is $15 million dollars.
One of the most elegant and interesting estates is the Point de Vue Dr. estate. Ft. estate sits on 450 feet of waterfront on Lake Grapevine and boasts of six living rooms, a Moroccan media room, 11 bedrooms and 13 baths, including a half bath with musical flushing toilet, plus many more architectural delights. On the grounds, you have all the room you want for livestock on the 10.4 acres and is in a well-known gated community in the town of Flower Mound. The home is $14.75 million and was home to four divorcees who shared the estate with many types of livestock and animals around the property. Exposed brick and floor-to-ceiling open shelving line the walls, and there is a bathroom the sellers renovated with a walk-in mosaic-tiled shower. The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the IDX Program of the Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS®.
Luxurious waterfront estate
Located in the Timberwilde area of Houston, this estate was built in 1994 and is very spacious with 18, 732 sq. Inside the European style mansion, you get nothing but luxury and country chateau living with the hand-scraped Walnut planked hardwoods and iron works doors. The home was also designed with Venetian plaster walls and a slate roof. There are ample bedrooms for family and guests, with 6 beds and 12 full baths and 1 half bath. Outside, you’ll enjoy the breathtaking views of the immaculately manicure property and pool and spa.
If rock wall climbing is your thing, you have your very own 2o-foot-tall rock wall on the outside of your home? Or if you love to get lost in the beauty of a mesmerizing fish tank, there’s one of those, too, a 600 gallon tank to be exact. For wine lovers, you have your own wine cellar, so choose a wine and share a glass staring out over the lake and waterfall views or the beautiful landscape that is your yard.
Shadow Drive W, Arlington
Delicately wrought track art lighting; slider glass doors; wide balconies both levels; operable windows w/ remote-controlled shades, east (Mem Park/downtown) & south views. Innovative and stunning 4/5 bedroom, 4.5 bath new construction home by BAS Concepts with architecture by Travis Mattingly of ASI. The entry level of this unique concept features a grand entry, 4 car garage, almost 300 sf of storage and a large, covered outdoor veranda. The chic living space includes an expansive Grand Salon with amazing natural light, chef's kitchen with island and Thermador appliances. Also on the main level, a dining room with built in bar/buffet, home office with wood burning fireplace and a guest suite.
Houston posted a 4.6-month inventory and San Antonio posted 5.7 months. Sales of luxury homes in Austin more than doubled to 3,103, totaling $5.2 billion. Luxury home sales in San Antonio also more than doubled to 622. To view more Dallas home listings, see the alphabetical list of subdivisions in the area below.
$3 MillionThe primary bedroom has a fireplace and an en suite bathroom with a soaking tub and a separate walk-in shower tiled in marble. At the far end of the hall is another bedroom with its own bathroom; the third bedroom has the use of a bathroom across the hall. Elevators arede riguerin most luxury homes that are more than one level. In a Manhattan apartment, the elevator doors open directly into the foyer. Interestingly enough, lots of elevator doors open directly into another favorite feature in luxe living, the home fitness center.
You will also enjoy the breathtaking views of the pool from the multiple patio areas, or relax in the pool house on the grounds. A carriage house on the premises has been converted to a 2-story living quarters that dons a floating staircase and wrought iron banisters. This is a $18 million dollar estate and is one of the most expensive you’ll find in Texas. A study on the main level includes a slate fireplace with a conical copper hood.
The TVs that hang over these fireplaces are specially sealed against humidity and you can bet the sound system is state of the art, and a tablet controls it all. Built by Roberto Keningstein, a San Antonio premiere builder, John Moss, as general architect, and John S Troy, as landscape architect. The collaboration of the three produced a beautiful Mediterranean-style limestone and stucco masterpiece. A charming, terraced garden with winding stone paths and rubble rock walls that make their way past a glistening swimming pool, several natural seating areas and serene flower beds.
There is much more that this has been recognized as one of the most premiere properties in the entire Southwest. Located near Lake Austin, this estate was constructed of five main elements, wood, steel, limestone, glass and concrete. It offers 7,500 square feet of living space with 6 bedrooms and an abundance of other living areas. Designed with the views in mind, you can see the lake and hillsides from every room in the home.
The dining room also has a box-beamed ceiling and a fireplace (the surround is decorated with Asian-inspired figurative tiles). The kitchen includes nine-over-nine windows, dark-wood cabinets and double sinks, ovens and dishwashers. Over the 9 acres of private land, you are treated to artistically manicured gardens, a large swimming pool, and plenty of terraces that overlook the spacious property. The grounds of this $12.9 million home also contain a palatial pond surrounded by lush greenery, and you even have the option of buying more acreage. Katherine Feser covers a variety of subjects for the Houston Chronicle Business section. She coordinates some of the paper's most popular special sections, including the Chronicle 100, Home Price Survey, and Top Workplaces.
The paths converge at the top of the hill at a historic stone structure, which serves as both a focal point and conversation piece. This U-shaped 8,500 square foot house sits on a steeply sloping, 1.2-acre lot that overlooks the city. This modern English-inspired new construction build by RobRyan Builders is a must-see. Greeted by the whimsical jasmine-covered trellis, upon entering the home you are naturally drawn into the stunning double-height living room that overlooks the grand Chef's kitchen w/ double islands and an abundance of natural light.
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