Check Out This Holiday Trio of Open Ho-Ho-Houses in The Suburbs

On the weekend of Christmas,
Our true loves gave to us,
A model home in Garland,
Five bedrooms in McKinney,
New construction in Plano,
And a partridge in a pear tree.  

We rounded up the best homes in the ‘burbs for this special holiday edition of CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week. 

These Grand Homes are similar in style and features, and there’s no doubt all three will have you saying, “Ain’t life grand?” 

Holiday Open House in Garland 

The model home at 338 Myrtle Beach Drive, Garland, is fully loaded with an oak staircase, wood floors, fancy appliances, and energy-efficient insulation. 

The fully sodded yard with sprinkler system features plush, established landscaping.

The picture-perfect $668,848 home has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a two-car garage. 

The vaulted family room features a cast-stone fireplace and a chandelier. The front den has a wall of bookshelves and paneling with secret storage. The upstairs has a game room and a separate media room. 

In true model-home fashion, the open kitchen features 42-inch cabinetry, slab tops, stainless steel appliances, and a commercial-style range with a gas cooktop. 

The primary suite has custom paneling, wood floors, a garden tub, a separate shower, double sinks, and a full-wall mirror. 

Realtor Stephen Brooks with Royal Realty Inc. is hosting an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23.

The Gift That Keeps On Giving in McKinney

The Prosper ISD jewel at 3616 Leo Drive, McKinney, is serving holiday cheer in spades. 

Nestled in the Wilmeth Ridge neighborhood, the new owners will have direct access to a pool, playground, pond, and bike trails. 

Large families can gather for the holidays in one of three living rooms. The five-bedroom, four-bath abode has hardwood floors, sleek wrought-iron railings on the staircases, rocker light switches, and 8-foot interior doors. 

The chef’s kitchen has granite slab tops, Shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, and undermount sink. 

The $897,900 home has a garden tub in the master bath with rectangle sinks and a glassed tile shower. And of course, as a Grand Home, it’s also an Energy Star partner, so the owners can save their holiday cash for more gifts rather than high utility bills. 

Realtor Stephen Brooks with Royal Realty Inc. is hosting open houses from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, and Saturday, Dec. 31. 

Let it Snow at Open House on Snowberry Drive

The stunning home at 5517 Snowberry Drive, Plano, is a brand new build that’s move-in ready. 

Guests are greeted by an oak staircase with wrought-iron spindles and a reading loft over the entryway. 

Featuring four bedrooms and four bathrooms on a 7,405-square-foot lot, the two-story home is just down F.M. 544 from Murphy and Firewheel Town Center. 

The vaulted family room is great for entertaining in front of the stone fireplace. The media room is wired for surround sound, but if the kids in your home are the outdoorsy type, there’s a neighborhood creek within walking distance. 

A gourmet kitchen has a commercial-style range with six burners and a griddle, Shaker cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and three ovens. 

The master bath features a free-standing tub, rectangle sinks, and gorgeous tilework.

Listed at $988,427, the home has pre-wired security cameras and is an Energy Star partner for lower utility bills. 

Realtor Stephen Brooks with Royal Realty Inc. is hosting open houses from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, and from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31.