Nunzio Marc Desantis Architects is better known for their luxury resorts, including Dallas’ own W Hotel. So this four-story home is somewhat of a departure for the firm, though you’d never guess. Built by Mark Clifton — one of the region’s most sought-after firms — this home is resort-style living in one of Dallas’ best in-town neighborhoods.
That’s just a small part of why this listing from Compass Real Estate agents Phillip Murrell and Kevin Ellis is our Highlight Home of the Week sponsored by Dallas mortgage banker Lisa Peters of Cardinal Financial.
“Nunzio Marc Desantis Architects have designed luxury resorts across the world,” says Murrell. “With what feels like an infinite amount of resources, creativity, and talent, they applied the same concepts of design in hospitality to build an urban home that lives like a holiday reprieve but enjoyed every day.”
The home has fabulous flow, with a primary living floor that greets you with a grand living area and beautifully sleek kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, custom millwork, beamed ceilings, Versilys marble countertops, and mirrored slab backsplash. The design transports and feels like living in a movie set.
“I have really enjoyed doing showings and holding open houses for this property,” said Ellis. “It’s exciting to watch the reactions of those touring the property. When they arrive on the second level they are awed by the elegant marble waterfall countertops in the kitchen along with the custom millwork and top-of-the-line appliances.”
As you head to the next floor, you will be captivated by the primary suite. Onward and upward you’ll find a top-floor den with even more glass and views.
“People also point out is how much natural light pours into the unit thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows. I tell people that it just keeps getting better as you head up to the third and fourth levels,” Ellis added. “The third level is entirely the primary suite with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows and spa-like en-suite resort-style bathroom.”
You get unobstructed, panoramic views of downtown Dallas, showing just how good design can influence a home and how it lives and breathes. It’s an uncommon concept for the Bryan Place neighborhood, and yet it feels right at home.
“The result of the collaboration between architect and builder is a revitalized corner of Dallas that will never have obstructed views and I believe it will serve as a model for optimizing design and quality over the investor model of getting the most bang for your buck,” Murrell elaborated. “With the attached unit under contract before completion, it’s clear that there is a healthy appetite for urban living that is thoughtfully designed and meaningfully constructed.”
Murrell and Ellis have listed 1529 Villars St. for $1.17 million.
