In 1991 Robert Turner built the ultimate cool contemporary home in Preston Hollow. Remember, this was when we were dancing to M. C Hammer, Janet Jackson, and Madonna. Saturday Night Live was actually funny, and the Dallas Cowboys finally made it back to Monday Night Football. The 90s kicked off a feel-good decade, especially in Dallas. If you built a house, you wanted to make sure you could throw some epic parties, and if ever there were a home built for entertaining, this one is it.
For over four decades, Bobby Turner was the go-to guy in America for wallcoverings. His company, Robert Turner and Associates, worked with everyone from Joseph Minton to Laura Hunt. He was a genius at transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary, and fortunately, his legacy continues today, as RTA, under the guidance of his cousin Sandra Catlett.
“Bobby loved to throw big parties,” his former partner Jeff Davis said. “I entered the picture about four years after he built the house, and as a corporate event planner, I got it. It’s an excellent house for entertaining, not just because of the layout, but also because it’s isolated from the neighbors, so you can play your music loud. At some point, I think everyone’s 50th birthday party that we knew was held at the house!”
Whether you plan to be an inveterate entertainer in this cool contemporary or simply have a large family, you’ll love the practical use of Saltillo tile throughout the living areas. Of course, there is a story here. “When the tile installer arrived, he began apologizing because he noticed there were paw prints on some of the tiles,” Jeff said. “Bobby loved them and put them in specific places. He designed on that kind of creative scale.”
This cool contemporary has 4,307 square feet in the main house, 2,237 in the guest house, a great game room, and a magnificent pool. It should surprise no one that the fun here seldom stopped. There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a powder bath and, in true entertainer style, three living areas, and two dining areas.
There are two single car garages on the property, and, yes, there is a Tesla charger because what cool contemporary would be without one? Another double-garage was converted years ago into possibly the most brilliant game room ever. If you have teenagers, you are in luck as you may never have to see them!”
“I’ve always thought of this house as a one-story penthouse,” Jeff said. “What I love about a penthouse is that you have the view and privacy just as you have here.” He’s right. It’s completely private and in the middle of a neighborhood where privacy is valued. Just look on DCAD, and you can see you are in excellent company!
Rogers Healy agent Courtney Everett has this extraordinary cool contemporary 4410 Walnut Hill Lane ready to lease on August 1 for $17,500.
