Real Estate on Screen: Dallas TV Series Home of Ewing Clan is Ready for Its Next Close Up

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Nothing defined an era more than the 14-year run of the television series Dallas. The entire world was caught up in the complicated lives of the Ewing clan, and all we wanted to know was “Who shot J.R?” I remember traveling in London at the time, and the moment people found out I was from Dallas, that’s all they could talk about.

Nothing before or after the original series has created that sort of international interest. It cast our fair city in a brighter light and made everyone fall in love with the idea of “bigger is better.” Big cars, bigger hair and of course, the biggest houses. The infamous Dallas TV home of the Ewing clan is one of the biggest, one of the best, and it’s for sale. Allie Beth Allman has it listed for $12.95 million.

The stately three-story Georgian at 4800 Park Lane was as much a star of the show as J.R, Bobby, Sue Ellen and Pam. Known back then as The Calder House, the interiors were used during that first season of filming and they introduced the world to gracious Texas living standards.

“It’s almost impossible to find a house like this, with unbelievable history and the most gorgeous grounds in Dallas,” Allman said.

While the original 1939 façade was kept intact, the house was completely rebuilt. After all, gracious living in 1978 pales in comparison to gracious living today. Guy Vance Brown served as the architect and Bill Manning of Manning, Snelling & McIlyar was the general contractor. Together they created a 10,341-square-foot home with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and two powder baths that is truly ready for its next close up!

The house has a classic, traditional elegance that permeates every room. Time-honored elements, from Venetian plaster walls and limestone floors to custom woodwork, were installed by master craftsmen.

Every creature comfort was taken into consideration as well. The home has a billiards room, library, wine room, and media room. A third-floor game room can be reached from the elevator or the suspended spiral staircase.

Sitting on just over four acres, in Sunnybrook Estates, the grounds were landscaped by Michael Zerbach & Associates. Along with a creek view there is a pool, spa, tennis court, exercise building — yes, building — and something we all treasure, privacy.

 

 

4900 Park Lane

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4900 Park Lane

The marble fireplace surround is by Walker Zanger.

4900 Park Lane

4900 Park Lane

The gourmet kitchen features a six-burner stove in the island, a Viking double oven, and dual dishwashers. There is an 8 x 9 room just for your china!

4900 Park Lane

4900 Park Lane

 

4800 Park Lane

4800 Park Lane

4800 Park Lane

4800 Park Lane

4800 Park Lane

4800 Park Lane

The media room features a projection screen, surround sound, insulated walls and pocket doors.

4800 Park Lane

4800 Park Lane

4800 Park Lane

4800 Park Lane

4800 Park Lane

4800 Park Lane

4800 Park Lane

The 977-square-foot exercise building overlooks the creek and has a full bath and steam room

4800 Park Lane

4800 Park Lane

4800 Park Lane

The tennis court was built with a viewing area.

4800 Park Lane

Creek views and glorious privacy.

 

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Karen is a senior columnist at Candy’s Media and has been writing stories since she could hold a crayon. She is a globe-trotting, history-loving eternal optimist who would find it impossible to live well without dogs, Tex-Mex, and dark chocolate. She covers luxury properties and historic preservation for Candys Dirt.

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