Now, this open-house tour takes things to a whole new level. Tomorrow, October 20, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty is flinging open the doors to almost 200 homes across North Texas — from Fort Worth to Dallas to Southlake to Lakewood. The prices swing, too, from $229,000 to more than $9 million — proof that it’s not just all museum-quality offerings from the luxury boutique firm founded here in 1960.
But our favorite part of tomorrow’s tour? A baker’s dozen of the homes are priced above $3 million. Those are some prime properties, dear readers, and a way to see luxury living at its bubbly best.
5940 Watson Avenue, represented by Jennifer LeLash
The Supreme Thirteen start with a sleek Spanish Colonial–style stunner in Preston Hollow: 5940 Watson Avenue, represented by Jennifer LeLash. The brand-new build has a decadent 7,216 square feet and is loaded with luxuries: six bedrooms, six full baths, three living areas and two laundries. It is as sophisticated as they come, too, with large black-framed windows, chic stone everywhere — countertops, bathroom floors, you name it — and one of the most magazine-worthy kitchens in Dallas County. It’s all yours for $3,249,000, and open on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.
4241 Westway Avenue represented by Ann Henry
Somewhere in the middle price range of this magnificent bunch is 4241 Westway Avenue in Highland Park, represented by Ann Henry. A new listing for Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, it is a soft Contemporary home with a handsome standing-seam roof. Taken to the studs in 2014, the high-style house was reimagined by the internationally recognized builder and designer Michael Lee, who combined the finest workmanship and newest technology with the warmth and character of antique pieces and reclaimed wood. A standout is the 32-foot gallery that connects the east and west wings of the home — just the place to hang your Hirsts and Hockneys. It is ready for you at $4,995,000, and open on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.
3601 Lexington Ave, represented by Patrick Harris
Topping the baker’s dozen of beauties is 3601 Lexington Avenue in Highland Park, a Mediterranean-style home represented by Patrick Harris with more than 11,000 square feet of fabulous, including a gallery-style entrance hall — a private gallery space is clearly the new must-have in houses north of $3 million — a library warmed by a fireplace and a master suite with a terrace that has its own private stair to the pool and spa below. Come see it all on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. (Then prepare to leave $9,250,000 on the kitchen counter, because you’re going to love it.)
See all the open houses being hosted by Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty on tomorrow’s tour, Sunday, October 20, at www.briggsfreeman.com/tour. At this level of luxe, this is what we call a Sunday Funday.
