What do buyers want today? It’s simple but often hard to find. They want quality construction, a welcoming neighborhood, and a move-in-ready house. This Briarwood custom Home by Martyn Hammer checks every box.
Can we just talk about Martyn Hammer for a minute? The man builds every home as if it were for his own family.
“Martyn is one of two main builders in Briarwood in the last decade,” Compass listing agent T.J. Frank of The Ellipsis Group said. “He’s been a pioneer in making Briarwood what it is today. This neighborhood has become the pocket corridor for buyers interested in the best private schools and great restaurants.”
Frank was so impressed when he saw this home in 2014 that he had Hammer build one for his family.
“We found a lot, and Martyn owned it. He invited us to see this home, and we fell in love with the quality and the layout and had him build ours. We had the best experience with him.”
Built For Work-From-Home Life
Layout is critical after what the world faced over the past two years. This 4,839 square-foot Briarwood custom home has a guest room on the first floor. The primary suite and two more bedrooms are on the second floor, and there is plenty of dedicated space for each family member.
With a private home office on the first floor and a secondary work space in the upstairs hallway, two people can easily work without stepping on each other’s toes. The upstairs media room and secondary living space will keep the entire family happy. There is even a private home gym, and we know that’s on the top of everyone’s wish list.
Open-plan living has become necessary, and Frank can vouch for this layout as he has the same one in his own home.
“It’s such a significant factor now,” he said. “Whether you have younger kids or are empty nesters, it’s a livable floor plan with a full wet bar next to the living area, sliding doors to the backyard patio, and a heated pool for year-round use.”
That open plan means no one is locked behind the closed doors of a kitchen anymore. This is the main reason they have become so beautiful. This one has white Carrara wrapping the countertops, dual islands, and gorgeous light fixtures. It also features a Wolf range and Thermador refrigerator, a beverage cooler, and an oversized pantry.
Most people don’t know that Hammer loves to cook and has consulted on several of Dallas’s best chefs’ kitchens. That means you are walking into a dream that has been thought out from every angle.
Briarwood Keeps Them Coming Back
Briarwood has become one of those neighborhoods that’s hard to leave.
“A piece of your heart remains here because the community is so great,” Frank said. “A voluntary HOA offers a great opportunity for neighbors to get together and an extra security patrol. It’s such a unique community.”
Plus, this home and all of its amenities are an absolute value.
“There is nothing on the market currently at this price per square foot with this quality and a pool that is move-in ready,” Frank said.
The TVs and security system come with the house, so it’s truly plug-and-play. They wanted to make it as easy as possible for a new buyer.
T.J. Frank and Greyson Johns have this Briarwood custom home at 4640 Stanford Ave. offered for $1.99 million. An open house is sunday, Oct. 16, from 1 to 3 p.m.
