Privacy is at the top of every buyer’s wish list today, followed by proximity to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. It’s a tall order, but we’ve found it for you in this secluded Southlake estate.
“It’s rare to find an estate of this size in Southlake,” RE/MAX DFW Associates Realtors listing agent Patty Jenkins said. It’s on one of the most coveted roads in Southlake, but can’t be seen from the road.”
It’s also only eight minutes from Southlake Town Hall and right off Texas State Highway 114. What this means to you newcomers is you can zip off the highway into your gated, completely private, 6.4 acres of heavily wooded paradise, yet get to your favorite restaurant in minutes.
“The acreage of this Southlake estate has purposely been left in a natural state,” Jenkins said. That’s down to the talents of John Grayson Lendvay Landscape Design, who understood just when to let nature take its course.
The grounds evoke the sense of a magical wooded grove, and of course, there is a menagerie of animals. Imagine hiking on your own property and spotting everything from owls, hawks, and eagles to roadrunners, rabbits, and squirrels. You can even keep your horse on this estate. With the next-door neighbor on their own seven acres, you may need your equine pal’s assistance to borrow that cup of sugar.
If you decide you want to explore nature further, The Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve is 10 minutes away. The nature center has almost 700 species of flora and fauna on 758 acres of the Crosstimbers ecosystem, with more than 20 miles of hiking trails. For boating and fishing enthusiasts, Lake Grapevine is about 15 minutes from the front door of this Southlake estate.
I’m not sure it gets better than this.
Of course, hanging out at home is always a pleasure because this five-bedroom, six-bath Southlake estate has something for everyone in the family. From the moment you enter, the impressive foyer showcases the grand staircase and soaring ceilings. A gorgeous library with a fireplace is just off the entry, and it’s the perfect place for uninterrupted Zoom calls. It’s rare to find a library with glass-fronted bookcases which offer maximum protection for rare books and collectibles.
Floor-to-ceiling windows in the family room offer breathtaking views of the natural landscape. I would not be surprised to see a deer or two gazing back at you over morning coffee.
Entertainment is at your fingertips upstairs, where you’ll find an oversized billiard-style game room with wrap-around balcony access overlooking the lush grounds and pool. There is also a soundproof music room on this floor. If your teenagers need a place for band practice, you won’t hear a sound.
We know outdoor living in Texas is essential, and the backyard of this Southlake estate is all that and more. With a resort-style saltwater pool created by Claffey Pools, a firepit, lounge, areas for entertaining, and a beautiful tranquil rock waterfall, it’s a true oasis.
Acerage is one of the essential things for Texans. Our out-of-state buyers feel the same, so I’d run, not walk, to see this Southlake estate at 865 W. Dove Road. Jenkins has it listed for only $3.4 million.
