Find Peace in This Home in the Heart of Preston Hollow

Peace and quiet — it’s something all of us, but especially the folks who are responsible not just for themselves but for the feeding and care of small co-habiting humans, could use more of. This week’s High Caliber Home of the Week, sponsored by Lisa Peters of Caliber Home Loans, can provide a surprising amount of that peaceful quietude in an unexpected location.

Compass RE Texas agent Loren Hall says when you walk inside this four-bedroom, three-bath home and shut the door, you might not believe it’s located on busy Royal Lane between Hillcrest and Preston roads. “Seriously, I couldn’t believe how incredibly quiet this home is,” the former corporate accountant-turned-real estate agent says. “Even in the backyard, you’d forget you’re in the middle of all these shops and restaurants nearby. It’s very peaceful.”

That’s the magic of Preston Hollow. This well-loved North Dallas neighborhood is known for its large residential lots — leaps and bounds larger than you’d get in Park Cities — and shady, verdurous trees and landscaping. So, plop a really solidly-built 1952 home on a deep-set lot with plenty of leafy insulation throughout the neighborhood, and voila! You get a surprisingly quiet home inside and out that’s walking distance to all the restaurants and shops your heart desires.

A lack of outside decibels isn’t the only thing this 2,371-square-foot-home has going for it. Paying careful attention to both form and function, the seller recently beautifully updated the home from top to bottom in a sleek black and white palette that contrasts nicely with the original 1952 white oak floors. Seriously, I could hug those hardwoods.

There are modern touches such as the deep black porcelain tile wall surrounding the fireplace and a striking living room accent wall with custom-built 3-inch floating shelves (painted in the ever-popular Sherwin Williams “Iron Ore”).

The chef’s kitchen is equipped with a Viking Professional six-burner gas stove, pot filler, oversize built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator, and custom smoke glass backsplash for easy cleaning. Spread apart from the galley, a large waterfall island has upgrades that include a stainless steel graphite sink, quartz countertops, crisp refinished cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a wine fridge.

All bathrooms have been recently remodeled with style. The new owner will love the primary bathroom’s fitted porcelain tile, thermostatic shower, soaking tub, and floating double vanity sinks, Hall says. “Actually, the gorgeous bathrooms are my favorite part of the home.”

There’s a custom mudroom, redesigned primary closet, and LED lighting with modern fixtures also among the long list of renovation updates. But even this craftsmanship is no match for the home’s .28 acre lot and its pool-sized backyard with re-sodded lawn, complete sprinkler system, and cozy covered back porch. 

You can come see how quiet this home is at an Open House this Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. Loren Hall of Compass has listed 6440 Royal Lane for $882,500.