No Fooling, This Highland Park Estate is Just Shy of $20 Million And is Worth Every Penny

It may be the first of April, but I’m not fooling you when I say this Highland Park estate is worth every penny of its price tag. That’s because it was created by one of the best dream teams in Dallas.

When you decide to build a luxury home in Dallas, there is a short list of the talent you want involved and they are all worth the wait it will take to secure their services. We all know location is everything in this city, so to find a home of this stature on over half an acre in Highland Park is the first win.

The Dream Team

The classical French architectural style of this Highland Park estate is unmistakable. It’s the work of the legendary architect Richard Drummond Davis, who has created homes for some of the most recognizable names in America. There is no question that the Sebastian Construction Group is equally renowned. The company celebrated 75 years in business last year, and its roster of clients is also a head-turner. Sebastian has an interesting edge over other builders, and it’s not just longevity.

“I’m an architect by background,” said John Sebastian, CEO of the eponymous firm. ”I’ve worked for some of the most famous architects and now I work with them. They trust me. They know I get it.”

Sebastian is also known for building what he refers to as a “100-year house,” meaning they are going to stand the test of time.

When it comes to a home of this size — 13,363 square feet spread over three levels, with seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms — the best interior design team is a necessity. Fortunately, the original owners secured Deborah Walker and Betty Lou Phillips. The level of detail they created is extraordinary and often unexpected, like the bold blue coffered ceiling in the study.

Last but certainly not least, a home of this magnitude must be surrounded by beautiful landscaping. Harold Leidner has an unmatched level of recognition and level of expertise in Dallas. This Highland Park even estate made it onto the Leidner website.

…Our scope, as a proficient Dallas landscape design company, included all of the exterior hardscape construction, fountains, walls, and a sophisticated all-tile modern swimming pool and fire pit for entertainment, reflecting our comprehensive Dallas landscape architecture capabilities.

Harold Leidner

Any home today needs dedicated accommodation for guests. This was accomplished by adding a guest residence above the 1,539-square-foot cabana. The cabana has a Nana door system opening to the first-floor living area and a full bar connecting seamlessly to the pool.

Remember, the number of people who can afford a property at this level in Dallas has increased exponentially over the last decade. A report last month by Henley and Partners rates Dallas as the sixth wealthiest city in America, but our real estate is still among the most affordable in the luxury market. That makes almost $20 million a bargain by comparison!

And guess who is purchasing?

Compass listing agent Jonathan Rosen said, “Locals want the opportunity to purchase these luxury properties.” Locals always have the inside skinny when it comes to real estate, and I wouldn’t be surprised if this one receives multiple offers.

Rosen has this remarkable Highland Park estate at 3612 Crescent Avenue, available for $19.995 million.