Living Luxe in Southlake: Merlene Ingraham is Selling Her Gorgeous Southlake Home to Move Closer to Dallas' Culture
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Southlake is such a fabulous town, with great schools, incredible shopping, and beautiful neighborhoods. I just love this area, which is perfect for families with school-aged kids. But what if your nest is empty and you’re not expecting a boomerang kid? Downsizing has probably crossed your mind.
That’s what Merlene Ingraham and her husband are doing. They’re selling their barely-lived-in Southlake home and heading closer to Dallas, like many Baby Boomers, so they can be close to the arts.
This house is just magnificent, with four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and one half bath, more than 5,800 square feet and the most amazing finish-out you can imagine. Really, I am in awe of 517 Boulder Drive, which is marketed by Dave Perry-Miller agent Christine McKenny for $865,000. Plus, it’s hardly been lived in at all. This home has so much visual impact, from the pristine, white exterior to the twin staircases in the foyer, your eyes will just pop.
My favorite part of this home, which will surprise absolutely no one, is this bright and beautiful kitchen with cottage-style white cabinets and stainless steel appliances. There’s an ample island, too, for preparing feasts for all occasions or perhaps just being a gathering space for girlfriends as you gab over glasses of Pinot. It’s open to the living area, too, which has high ceilings and huge windows.
The master bath is amazing, too, with a soaking tub and luxurious tile, but the place I can see myself relaxing is the backyard. I just love the garden, which has a great English feel with short, wandering hedges. The pool is just beautiful, too. But it’s pretty large for just two people, right? I’m sure Merlene and her husband will find a gorgeous condo near the Dallas Arts District that will give them everything they need.
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Pretty pool!
Pretty pool!
Trust me, Cassie, it's not that bad. I live in Colleyville, work in Southlake, and engage in all the activities/entertainment/etc in Dallas weekly. The drive is not nearly as terrible as many perceive.
Trust me, Cassie, it's not that bad. I live in Colleyville, work in Southlake, and engage in all the activities/entertainment/etc in Dallas weekly. The drive is not nearly as terrible as many perceive.
If you know anyone looking to purchase in Southlake, this is a great home!
If you know anyone looking to purchase in Southlake, this is a great home!
Cassie obviously you don't get out much. Southlake is an easy drive and a wonderful place to live & work on many fronts. Cheap is not an adjective I have ever heard used to describe Southalke. Have you seen a crack house lately???
Cassie obviously you don't get out much. Southlake is an easy drive and a wonderful place to live & work on many fronts. Cheap is not an adjective I have ever heard used to describe Southalke. Have you seen a crack house lately???
Merlene I think your home is exquisite and pristine! I would think anyone wanting to live near Dallas would love your house!!! I live in the suburbs in MA and drive to Boston or NYC (anywhere from 1/2 to 3 hours away) when I want the fine arts, or museums etc. My drive is a heck of a lot longer than from your home to Dallas. For those of you who think they want to live in Dallas—think again, this house is exquisite and not far from Dallas. Know a little about Texas because my daughter goes to school there
Merlene I think your home is exquisite and pristine! I would think anyone wanting to live near Dallas would love your house!!! I live in the suburbs in MA and drive to Boston or NYC (anywhere from 1/2 to 3 hours away) when I want the fine arts, or museums etc. My drive is a heck of a lot longer than from your home to Dallas. For those of you who think they want to live in Dallas—think again, this house is exquisite and not far from Dallas. Know a little about Texas because my daughter goes to school there