A Southlake castle? Why not?
Castles have always captured our imaginations. What’s the first thing you want to see when you go to England? Highclere Castle, Castle Howard, and Warwick Castle, to name only a few. They have inspired us for generations.
So, it’s no surprise this aristocratic architectural style was embraced in America, inspiring our grand versions like Hearst Castle and Biltmore. It’s also no surprise that fairytale castle architecture has such an intense appeal because it demonstrates that fantasy can become a reality.
Isn’t it nice that you don’t have to cross the Atlantic to find your fantasy home? This iconic Southlake castle offers much more than just enchanting architecture, however. It has a swim-through grotto and a two-story closet and was recently taken to an entirely new level by designer Nick Alain and the team from Luna Bella.
Vanderpump Rules This Southlake Castle
The home is listed by Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty agents Jason Clark and Jessica Smith, and Clark was around for a lot of the updating process.
“The owners are from Las Vegas, and they had a vision when they purchased this home,” Clark said. “We were not building that vision yet, so they flew in the contractors they’d worked with before. I was fascinated with the techniques being used. They embedded some of the walls with crushed glass and crystals. There are spectacular wood trusses and beautifully detailed ceilings and millwork everywhere.”
One of the most substantial transformations was the addition of two large picture windows in the family area and game rooms. This allowed light to flood the entire house with light offering a brighter take on castle life.
The 13,922-square-foot home features chandeliers, sconces, and lighting from the Vanderpump Alain home furnishings collaboration launched in 2019 by Alain and entrepreneur and TV personality Lisa Vanderpump.
The palatial primary suite includes a majestic bathroom, a magnificent two-story closet, and that absolute necessity — a coffee bar.
“I can’t even put the bathroom into words,” Smith said. “It’s not a bathroom you typically see in a house. It’s an experience. I could live in that room!”
In addition to the primary suite, there are four ensuite bedrooms, a wine cellar, a library, a home office, a large entertainment room, an elevator, and a theater with multilevel seating.
The estate features a guest house with two ensuite bedrooms, a fitness room, and a living area overlooking the pool grotto. A tennis court and five-car garage complete this beautiful kingdom with plenty of room to add whatever your heart desires.
Although this is a substantial residence designed for entertaining on a grand scale, it also functions beautifully for a family with children.
“It’s grand, of course, but not overwhelming,” Clark said. “It’s very inviting, a cut above every luxury home on the market, and the ideal balance of refined yet relaxed living.”
One of the most spectacular features of this Southlake castle is the pool that flows into a grotto with a seating area. A swim-up bar, a waterfall, and a hot tub complete the resort experience of this home.
Clark and Smith have this Southlake castle at 1116 La Mirada Court offered for $7.85 million.
