This French-inspired estate located in the tony Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas will be sold at auction with no reserve.
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A French-inspired estate on Lakehurst Ave. in the tony Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas, Texas will be sold at auction with no reserve on Saturday, July 20th.
The entry to the home features a seven-foot Schonbek crystal chandelier, a gold-leaf dome and a custom-designed floating iron staircase.
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The four-bedroom home offers four full bathrooms and three half bathrooms. Built in 2002, it is 7,990 total square feet in size. Masterfully designed by architect Don Caperton and built by Oscar Ponder of Encore Homes, the home took two years to build. It is located in the middle of the block between Preston Rd. and Hillcrest, on a corner lot.
The home is ideal for entertaining and features a large living room with a fireplace, a domed ceiling and French doors that lead to the terrace.
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The home consists of complete stone construction and features many details, including copper gutters over-layed with aluminum, gas lanterns at the entrance, a seven foot Schonbek crystal chandelier with a gold-leaf dome and a custom-designed floating iron staircase.
The home has custom-made double-sided fireplaces made of limestone.
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It has double-sided fireplaces made of limestone and offers herringbone wood flooring and beaded molding around the door casings.
The master bedroom has a private entrance to the backyard.
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The expansive master bedroom, which is located on the first floor, has built-in cabinetry and two oversized walk-in closets.
The marble-clad master bathroom has several windows and a silver leaf dome ceiling.
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The master bathroom features a silver leaf dome ceiling and an Italian marble slab bath and shower.
There are three additional bedrooms each with its own bathroom. Two bedrooms are located on the second floor and one is located on the first floor of the home. There is a large “bonus” room that can easily serve as a fifth bedroom.
The gourmet kitchen was recently remodeled and offers brand-new appliances.
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The recently renovated kitchen has a large island, built-in Miele coffee bar and new high-end appliances by Miele. There is also a wet bar/butler’s pantry.
A home theater is located on the second floor of the home.
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The home has an expansive game room as well as a home theater room and a wood-paneled library. There is programmable Lutron lighting throughout the home.
The home is ideal for entertaining. The 38-foot-long covered loggia and veranda overlooks a beautifully manicured garden.
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Four sets of French doors lead outside to a 38-foot-long covered loggia and veranda, featuring two entertaining areas, an outdoor fireplace, kitchen with a grilling station, tranquil fountain and meticulously landscaped gardens with mature trees.
The home is accessed via a landscaped driveway with a limestone fountain. An over-sized three-car garage is accessible directly from the street.
The loggia features an outdoor fireplace.
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The property is close to upscale shopping, top-quality schools, highways and Love Field airport.
The home can be previewed from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 29th, Sunday, June 30th, Saturday, July 6th, Sunday, July 7th, Saturday, July 13th, and Sunday, July 14th and Friday, July 19th.
The home is surrounded by a beautifully landscaped property with a fountain.
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The on-site auction will take place on Saturday, July 20th at 11:00 am (CDT). Registration will begin at 9:00 am (CDT). The closing will take place on September 5th, 2019.
For more information contact Alicia Chmielewski and Tom Charron of Elite Auctions at 214.326.1875. A video of the property can be seen below. For more information see this link.