In the heart of University Park, there’s a wonderful community of homes that offer low-maintenance living that’s all luxury.
The Courtyards at Normandy was created by Crescent Estates Custom Homes and it offers just about the perfect situation: lock-and-leave living, upscale amenities, gorgeous architecture, and ideal location. I think these homes are probably the best value in new construction in the Park Cities.
“It’s very unique because Crescent Estates Custom Homes has taken that entire block and built this wonderful community there that is unlike anything else,” said Stacey Beckham Lake, an agent with Ebby Halliday Realtors. “Every house has its own personality, but the overall feel is very harmonious. I have talked to a lot of the residents there and they just love it—they feel like they have their own little world in that 4500 block.”
The home at 4511 Normandy Ave. is a beautiful classic stucco home with a red tile roof, soaring ceilings, shining hardwood floors, and a grand entryway with sweeping staircase.
This is a zero lot-line property, but there’s nothing closed off or dark about it: soaring windows flood the interior with natural light, and it has a contemporary, clean feel with four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, one half bath, and 4,627 square feet on two stories.
This property was built at exactly the right time in the Park Cities—there’s a real demand for a lower maintenance lifestyle in the luxury market. This would be a wonderful home for an empty nester, but also for a family because it’s zoned for the award-winning Highland Park ISD. Let’s take a closer look at this one-of-a-kind property!
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First, let’s talk about the entryway—so dramatic and elegant, with the curving staircase. Right away, you can see the brightness of this home’s interior. Natural light is always the best accessory.
To the right of the entryway is the formal dining room, exactly the right size. This house was obviously designed with entertaining in mind, because all rooms flow so perfectly from one space to the next.
The floorplan is open and flexible downstairs. The dramatic living room has cathedral ceilings, a fireplace with marble surround, and windows practically from top to bottom.
This great space is open to the kitchen, a dreamy chef’s area with commercial-grade gas range, double ovens, marble counters, large island, walk-in pantry, and a true butler’s pantry (perfect for setting up the caterers during a party).
Just off the living room/kitchen area is a small courtyard with a built-in stainless steel grill and room for a seating area. They really have thought of everything.
The master suite is a private space downstairs with plenty of space for a separate sitting area. Its ensuite bathroom is perfectly marvelous—love the soaking tub and frameless glass shower, as well as that contemporary tile treatment.
The three other generously sized bedrooms are upstairs, each with a huge walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom. There’s also an oversized game room/office space, too, and the landing overlooks the living room.
The builder has thoughtfully created an elevator shaft in the home, so this property has great potential for buyers looking to age in place. The shaft is actually two closets now, but it wouldn’t take much at all to get a working elevator in there.
This home really has it all, and it’s a great value, listed by Stacey Beckham Lake, Linda Jordan Hobbs, and Susan Gamso with Ebby Halliday Realtors for $1.575 million, reduced $24,000 from its original list price.
