If You Know, You Know: Why This Rockbrook Estates Traditional Home is a Find

“If you know, you know.” That phrase perfectly describes Rockbrook Estates in Old Preston Hollow. We don’t get to write about it often because homes seldom come up for sale here. In fact, this inviting Rockbrook Estates traditional luxury home on Lively Lane is the only move-in ready residence in this intimate enclave.

One of the first families to settle this rich farmland back in the 1850s was the Lively family. They’d probably be quite amused that a street was named after them. In fact, many of the streets are named for these original settlers and later for real estate developers Ira P. DeLoache and Al Joyce.

Old Preston Hollow has historically been one of the most popular areas of Dallas, attracting doctors, oil company executives, and entrepreneurs who built large country estates complete with stables. The stables may be gone, but the estate-sized properties continue to attract those who value luxury and privacy. It’s home to notable sports figures and politicians. I won’t put them in the spotlight, but again, if you know, you know.

The Perfect Single-Story Luxury Home

There is a significant lack of single-story luxury homes in Dallas, and that’s what many buyers want. Of course, you need land for that, and this Rockbrook Estates traditional home sits on just over an acre.

With 6,252 square feet, it offers everything you need and some things you didn’t know you needed! It’s also been hard to find a home with character lately, and this is no boring white box. It offers rich, detailed millwork, hand-scraped wood floors, exquisite finishes, and extensive built-ins.

The open-plan living area overlooks the pool, and this kitchen would satisfy the most discerning chef. But the pièce de résistance is the secondary living also with pool views and an eye-catching custom bar and media wall.

The owner’s wing overlooks the pool and has a large sitting area with a fireplace. There are two additional spacious ensuite bedrooms with walk-in closets.

What you didn’t know you needed but will love is the 876-square-foot detached bonus space with a half-bath and a large storage room. This is a terrific space for guests, a home gym, or a home office large enough for you and your assistants!

We’re finally able to enjoy our outdoor spaces, and this Rockbrook Estates traditional home offers fabulous outdoor living with a kitchen, pergola, and a beautiful PebbleTec pool and spa with waterfalls. Once you have a waterfall, you wonder how you lived without one!

“This home has been the perfect space for the current owners,” RE/MAX DFW Associates, listing agent Kimberly Barton said. “If they could have picked it up and moved it elsewhere, they would have. Interestingly enough, the sellers before them loved this home so much that they found a property and rebuilt it in their new location. “

What’s the last thing you have not bargained for and will love? No, it’s not stables but the six-car garage and a three-car porte cochere. Now that you know, you also know you’ll love living here!

RE/MAX DFW Associates, Marci Barton Group has 4216 Lively Lane listed for $4.17 million.