Luxury Real Estate To Be Sold At Absolute Auction---December 15th at 2pm
SOLD----Final sales price: $2,230,625 We had 222 inquiries, 123 groups preview the home over 5 days, and 11 highly-qualified registered bidders on auction day! Can your realtor deliver these types of results? If you would like to sell your luxury home, contact Pat Kirby at (214) 649-7346.
This luxury estate home is located in Arlington, Texas in the exclusive gated community of Hampden Woods and will be sold to the highest bidder on auction day.
"La Maison des Fontaines" (House of Fountains), 2712 Mark Twain Court exhibits the French Moderne style, classic architecture with a European sensibility, a timeless interior design and décor with art deco characteristics. Completed in 2002 and designed by Don Wheaton, AIA and built by Mr. Mike Wood of Providence Homes. The current owners worked with award winning interior designer Gayla Jett Shannon, ASID to achieve the resort-like ambiance and feel prevalent throughout the home and grounds. Over 45 paint colors were used throughout the home to achieve the ultimate custom designs in every room. Featured in the May 2004 edition of Dallas Home and Design, and winning accolades from architects and designers throughout Texas, it was given the ‘Legacy of Design Award' for the State of Texas by ASID in 2003. French Classic exterior with a soft modern edge interior reminiscent of a French architecture from the early to mid 1900's.
It is one of the finest entertainment friendly homes in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and centrally located. Just under 15 minutes to any gate at DFW International airport, 25 minute drive to either downtown Dallas or Fort Worth and a short 5 minutes from the new Dallas Cowboy Stadium and Texas Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. This highly secured property is equipped with state of the art systems to ensure both comfort, privacy and peace of mind.
Stunning drive-up appeal reveals impeccable, professional landscaping with exterior lighting throughout the property. It's carefully scaled exterior façade provides a warm welcome with a mixture of stone, a water feature and custom wood and glass doors which reflect the detail found in the numerous dormers of light that filter into the home. For this estate, low maintenance yet lush and eye pleasing landscaping was a consideration, including remote control sprinkler systems. And the acreage around the private lake setting is maintained by the Hampden Woods Homeowner's Association. Outside patios can comfortably accommodate an intimate party or a formal gala for several hundred.
As spectacular as the outside environment, moving through this estate of quality craftsmanship, you'll find no detail forgotten. From the extensive architectural designed lighting by 2C Lighting of Dallas, Formal Dining Room Frescos by Dallas's Richard Holton of Holton Arts, chandeliers, fine flooring, intricate moldings and custom paints and frescos, the estate simply is the definition of understated elegance. Custom cabinetry and draperies fill the home by the same craftsmen that have worked on Michael Dell's home in Austin, former President Gerald Ford's home in Colorado and President George Bush's ranch home in Crawford as well as the Presidential Retreat at Camp David. This estate property was professionally molded into a European French design so rarely seen in today's estate homes.
With four bedrooms, six full bathrooms and two half baths, two kitchens, a study, a library, a game room and media room, two laundry/utility rooms, and exercise room, two indoor fireplaces, one formal and one informal dining room, balconies, a first level spacious master suite, this property also boasts a four car oversized garage and a climate controlled designer/holiday closet. Complete audio visual and security features in abundance and lavish amenities throughout. This fabulous home has a blend of unique upgrades and an opportunity to expand the home with two additional bedrooms or maid/nanny quarters.
Open house previews of this property begin on Friday, December 11th and run through the morning of auction day which is Tuesday, December 15th. Must be pre-registered to attend the auction. Registration papers for this no minimum bid, no reserve price auction are available during any of the preview sessions. Real estate agents and brokers are also welcome to bring interested clients, and commission will be paid if the top bidder is represented by an agent/broker.
For more information and color brochure, contact Pat Kirby at Grand Estates Auction Company by email at pat@grandestatesauction.com
This home is located in a gated/guarded community, so you must contact me if planning on previewing the property.
