No Passport Required for This Everyday Getaway in FW’s Gated Montserrat Estates

During the planning stages of a distinctive new residential development, choosing a name for said site that accurately reflects the surroundings and quickly invokes a positive emotional connection, is critical. For instance, a universally beloved travel destination.

Montserrat West Fort Worth Estates – named for a breathtaking mountain northwest of Barcelona that’s home to a famed Benedictine abbey – delivers on both. With its gated and guarded 30 acres of tranquil parks, cliffs overlooking creeks and downtown vistas, living here is like being on vacation every day. 

Which makes this listing at 9517 Bella Terra Drive one lucky buyer’s everyday vacation home.

Priced at $4,895,000, the serene sanctuary (built in 2005) is listed by Joseph Berkes with Williams Trew Real Estate.

“The house is absolutely gorgeous in every way,” Berkes says of the five-bedroom, 5.2-bath home with five living areas, including a gym, theater, and golf room. “Each space has been well thought-out and smartly designed for today’s luxury buyer.”

The new owners will have ample room to roam with 10,146 indoor square feet on 1.29 acres. When you have that much space, privacy is a given, but it’s also ensured by design. The way the home is sited along with the strategic placement of vegetation and stone walls – especially around the outdoor entertainment area and pool with slide and waterfall feature – mean you’ll feel as cozy and cloistered as a Benedictine monk.

“I think that COVID made the ultra-luxury buyer realize they want their home to have nice offices, movie rooms, and gym,” Berkes says. “In other words, they relish being able to ‘stay put’ more, yet with plenty of space to stretch out and live comfortably.”

The interior features a light and airy color palette, impeccable stone and woodwork, and hand-scraped hardwood floors. The soaring ceilings keep things looking up – visual interest abounds in the form of wooden trusses, barrel-vaulted brick, coffers, arches, custom crown molding, and more. 

For those who prefer their primary wing on the first floor, your wish is granted. The secluded bedroom and bath with two fireplaces opens to a private patio and easy pool access for a morning or evening dip.

And the chef’s kitchen opens to a spacious family room with a stone fireplace and built-ins. According to Berkes, the family spaces aren’t “overwhelmingly massive” and still give a sense of comfort and coziness that many luxury buyers are looking for. 

Finally, for any car collectors who need to know where their pride(s)-and-joy(s) will sleep at night, Berkes reassures, “The eight spaces in the showroom-quality garage should keep your car collection in tip-top shape.”

For more information or to schedule a private showing, please contact Berkes at 817.266.1355 or [email protected].