A Spectacular Lake Forest Mansion Has That Je Ne Sais Quoi

From your first glimpse of the French-traditional style estate in the incomparable Lake Forest neighborhood, you know you have found something special.

In this fully gated community in Preston Hollow, the six-bedroom home at 7040 Hill Forest Drive has great curb appeal, facing the street in a C-shape. With four garages extending from the entry, this design will make your friends think the home itself is reaching out for a hug.

A Rare Neighborhood

And that is the way you will feel living in the congenial Lake Forest neighborhood. Convenient to anywhere in dynamic Dallas, this neighborhood provides the gift of serenity and security. On more than 170 acres of park-like grounds, Lake Forest residents enjoy nature around lakes and waterfalls inside an 8-foot, Texas stone wall.

Exquisite Layout

This 10,000-plus square-foot home lives large, yet is so well-designed and maintained, it feels cozy. It sits on a third of an acre, but because it is adjacent to a community-owned green space, it seems like an acre and offers picturesque views from virtually every room. Entertain on the first level where the formal rooms feature a carved fireplace and a gorgeous chandelier. The grand entry has a graceful, circular staircase. Or take the elevator to all floors.

Details That Draw You In

Your guests will gather in the stylish white kitchen with blue accents to enjoy meals that range from scrumptious snacks to gourmet dinners. A butler’s pantry makes food prep easy whether it is served at the eat-in island or in the breakfast room that features amazing views.

Off the kitchen, the great room will leave your guests breathless with its vaulted and beamed ceiling. And the first-floor paneled library with a fireplace is a relaxing retreat.

Also on the first level, the luxurious primary suite has a private seating area in front of a fireplace. After working up a sweat in its mirrored exercise room or the sauna, enjoy the spa-like bath.

Upstairs, a projection-quality theater is ready for you to enjoy the big game or the latest streaming series. Watch from a bar top or snuggle into one of its soft sofas. A unique space is the huge basement that has another bedroom plus an oversized flex space, encased in concrete, perfect for a range of uses from weathering a storm to practicing on a golf simulator.

You will make great friends at Lake Forest whether you are at the community pool, on the walking trails, playing tennis or pickleball, chasing your dog in its own park or joining in one of the neighborhood’s fun events.

If this sounds like home to you, call Susan Baldwin, a top producer with Allie Beth Allman & Associates, at 214-763-1591 or email [email protected]

Susan Baldwin has listed 7040 Hill Forest Dr. for $3.9 million.