For those who have never been to Dallas, the Park Cities is one of the first locations many people suggest as a landing point, especially those who are considering a move to our neck of the woods. You are relying on Realtors to give you the inside skinny, in most of these cases.
Why does the Park Cities dominate the conversation around relocation? It’s because almost everyone with kids wants a neighborhood that is centrally located with an excellent public school district. There are plenty of great school districts, but a central location and a great school district means you want a house in the Park Cities.
Imagine you are moving here from California or New York. You may be leaving a home with character, with nooks and crannies, and with places to get away from the rest of your family members. You want that in Dallas, but location, excellent education opportunities, and a home with some character will put you in one place only — the Park Cities.
Well, technically it’s two places — University Park and Highland Park — but you get the idea.
This beautiful Park Cities English Tudor is located on an oversized corner lot across Preston Road from the famous Rose Lloyd mansion owned by Edwin Cox for decades and, of course, the Muse and Harlan Crow families. The back entrance to the Dallas Country Club is a block away, Highland Park Village is within walking distance, and you can be on the Dallas North Tollway in about two minutes.
Although this home is not historic, it was built to look like it has been standing for generations, which I find especially appealing as many homeowners are longing for the comfort of architectural character right now.
You will not be disappointed.
The house is a beautiful recreation of an English Tudor with a beautiful stone exterior and a graceful, arched wooden door with leaded glass. Inside, the entry has inlaid hardwood floors and a grand curving staircase to the second floor.
Of course, our lifestyles have changed since the original Tudors were built, and that’s part of the attraction here.
The formals are oversized, and there is an open floor plan with a great room opening into the kitchen. However, the home retains an intimate feeling, and that’s down to the all-encompassing sense of warmth created by the floors and woodwork.
“The house is a great blend of family and entertaining spaces both inside and out that balances the scale of the house size yet makes it feel comfortable,” Compass listing agent Dan Rhodes said.
There is so much packed into this 8,138-square-foot Park Cities English Tudor. The first floor houses the generous principal suite and study. Upstairs there are four more ensuite bedrooms, and one is presently used as a large gym. There is a stunning home cinema on this level as well as a game room.
The basement offers a living area, kitchen, and wine room. With our current lifestyle needs, this Park Cities English Tudor offers so much space for multiple family members to coexist peacefully.
Of course, an idyllic outside experience is critical today. This home offers a covered patio, fireplace, and gorgeous resort-style pool.
Contact Rhodes and get a tour of 4201 Versailles Ave., which is priced at $5.75 million.
