The luxury home concept has taken on new meaning in the past couple of years. It’s not just about privacy, security, extraordinary finish out, and loads of space anymore.
Expectations hit a whole new level after the pandemic and our homes had to not only perform as offices and schools but also become a source of endless entertainment. Some builders have understood that for years.
Simmie Cooper is one of them.
Ahead of The Curve
Cooper has always had an exceptional talent for knowing what luxury buyers want in a home years before they think of asking for it. It’s why his custom homes are truly timeless. This luxury home on a private cul-de-sac in Preston Hollow is a remarkable example of his foresight and innovation.
It’s impossible to believe this 12,379-square-foot home has served its original owners beautifully for over a decade because it looks like it was finished yesterday. It’s always a testament to function when a family remains in a home this long. The owners chose the location carefully, for privacy, of course, but also for quick access to private schools as well as Love Field and Addison Airports.
“They have loved this location,” Dave Perry-Miller listing agent Steven Beard said. “It’s a great street with no through traffic and not far from the Northaven Trail.”
Built Then For Life Now
What Cooper created for these owners is what we are all looking for today — a perfect balance of open-plan living space and plenty of secluded private areas.
The “wow” factor is delivered when you turn from the entry, overlooking the backyard and pool, into an absolute explosion of living space. You can tell there was excellent communication between builder and client here because there is an intuitive layout for entertaining. The kitchen flows into two living spaces, a bar area and a wine room, all overlooking the terrace, pool, and a turfed backyard.
“It’s been a great home for entertaining,” Beard said. “ You can comfortably host over a hundred people inside.”
The primary suite is downstairs, along with a guest room. Upstairs you’ll find another living area, three en-suite bedrooms, and two additional bedrooms that share a bath. That’s six bedrooms and 10 bathrooms if you are keeping count.
There’s also an enormous exercise room with a sauna and a balcony from which you can catch the downtown fireworks on the Fourth of July. A 1,200-square-foot flex room rounds out this floor. Of course, there is an elevator, a FEMA-rated safe room, and it’s a smart house controlled by your phone.
Luxe Inside And Out
When we talk about a luxury home today, the outside amenities are as critical as those inside the house. With over an acre, you can bet nothing has been overlooked. In addition to the beautiful swimming pool and loggia, there is a lighted basketball court, a putting green, and a koi pond.
“Simply put, it has everything you could want in a luxury home,” Beard said.
Beard, Megan Stern, and Ryan Streiff have 10333 Woodford Drive listed for $9.995 million.
