With a La Cornue Kitchen, Glorious Gardens, and Wine Room, This Forest Hills Home is Nirvana For Serious Cooks

We don’t often hear about La Cornue stoves in homes, even in the folds of luxurious Park Cities, Preston Hollow, or Westlake. But in this delicious Forest Hills home — I actually think it’s more of an estate, and just a short walk from the lake —you will find a 48-inch La Cornue range front and center of a custom-designed kitchen with tip-top appliances, beautiful hand-crafted cabinetry, and a 12-foot long leathered marble island that took my breath away.

In fact, the entire kitchen will take your breath away and you will never want to leave it except, perhaps, to crack open a bottle of your favorite vintage in the adjacent wine room.

A Transitional Listing With Refined Luxury

Alas, food is not everything — just the basis of our existence! But this transitional listing designed by Chase Corker owns refined luxury, sophistication, convenience, and location: 8125 San Fernando Way.

If you don’t know Forest Hills, San Fernando Way is one of the neighborhood’s grand boulevards with deeply set-back homes and lushly landscaped yards. This home, for example, sits on .59 acres, or 6,069 square feet surrounded by foliage.

There is a large pool with plenty of room for the meticulously maintained gardens and walking paths. You even have room for a putting green. Go ahead and invest in a paddle board: White Rock Lake is about a block away.

Beautiful Bedrooms For All

Man doth not live by bread alone. He and she do need to sleep.

Thankfully, there are five bedrooms, three with en suite bathrooms, and a primary suite that rivals the beautiful kitchen as a stunner. It is a true sanctuary of tranquility complete with a spa-like bath, dry sauna, and a private veranda overlooking the grounds and sparkling pool.

Three additional bedrooms are located within proximity of the primary, making this the perfect family home. For guests, a large private bedroom suite is graciously tucked away upstairs with beautiful views of downtown Dallas.

Great Design Means Flexible Floor Plan

The home was built in 1996. Though its heart lies within the fabulous kitchen that was very recently renovated to greatness, the home flows from indoor to outdoor living seamlessly, with breathtaking views of the resort-inspired pool from most formal areas, including the two dining areas. Imagine lingering over a gourmet meal as pool fountains dance in the sunlight.

There are two living areas accented by a blend of wood and stone floors, exquisite French stone fireplaces, plus custom and antique lighting fixtures. The media room is enormous with interior-lit built-ins. Not only is the floor plan navigable, every room has flexibility. The wine tasting room could be a gym, office, or billiard room. Though built before 2020, Corker worked the floor plan to adapt to a work-from-home lifestyle, small children, or active empty nesters.

A Fabulous Find in Forest Hills

Forest Hills is renowned as a hidden gem with few homes for sale, making this residence a rare find in an exclusive neighborhood — even the Mayor of Dallas has lived here.

Surrounded by large lots adorned with majestic trees and beautiful landscaping, the area offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life while still proximate to shopping and many urban amenities/recreational opportunities including the Dallas Arboretum.

Located at the southern end of White Rock Lake, Forest Hills offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural charm. This home is one of the few updated properties in the heart of this idyllic location.

See how this home fits with the landscape at the open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14.

Diana Nelson and Gia Marshello at Allie Beth Allman and Associates have listed 8125 San Fernando Way for $3.5 million.