$4.5M Magazine-Worthy Home Near Volk Estates Carries Prominent Dallas Provenance
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If you’re not already familiar, there’s a bridge in University Park — European in style, tucked over Turtle Creek — that I’ve always thought belonged in a magazine spread. Just a block away, 3649 Haynie Avenue feels like the home that goes with that picture. Stately and elegant without being showy, it’s the kind of quiet luxury that doesn’t need to shout.
Located on a 66′ x 150′ corner lot near the Volk Estates and just steps from Centennial Park and Turtle Creek, this six-bedroom, 6.1-bath, three-story home spans more than 6,800 square feet. It was custom-built and masterfully blends timeless architecture with refined transitional style — so much so that it’s been previously featured in magazines including Architectural Digest, the listing agents Doris Jacobs and Kim Jacobs Calloway of Allie Beth Allman & Associates tell us.
“Haynie is an iconic property that’s always captured the fascination of those who drive by,” Doris Jacobs says. “The home is ideally sited in a fabulous location in the heart of University Park, but still quiet because it’s tucked into an intimate pocket around Haynie and Golf.”
A Gambrel roof tops the brick exterior of this classic traditional home with beautifully manicured landscaping and blooming crepe myrtles that grab you from the curb. Inside, an expansive central hall has soaring 24- and 10-foot ceilings and hardwood floors you could kiss.
“Perfect for entertaining, the home was designed with versatility in mind, so the floor plan adapts easily to any need,” Jacobs Calloway says. “The spaces can be arranged to suit different lifestyles and families.”
Breezing through the formal living and dining rooms, French doors open to serene outdoor patios, including a delightful side courtyard with stone pavers, Ivy-clad walls, and a fireplace that begs you to gather around it.
The intimate library offers a refined retreat with fireplace, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, and direct access with French doors to a scenic front porch.
In the chef’s kitchen, a Wolf commercial-grade range anchors the space, which is outfitted with white Carrara marble and top-tier appliances from Sub-Zero, Thermador, Asko, and Hoshizaki, while flowing seamlessly into a cozy breakfast nook.
But do you want to know why this home has such a heavy-duty range? I certainly did, so I looked up who its previous owners were, and bingo — Chili’s founder Larry Lavine, who lived here until 1998.
The primary suite is located on the main floor with a sitting area and shutter-inset French doors that open to the front porch. Maybe not the most private spot to have your morning coffee in your robe, but you’ve got a patio for that — this front veranda is worthy of Veranda magazine.
The primary is complete with a spa-like bathroom ensconced in white quartz and dark cerulean blue porcelain tile. It’s complete with a jetted tub, a standalone shower, and a large walk-in closet with a custom closet system.
Upstairs, the second level offers a spacious den, additional sitting room, four bedrooms, and a separate guest suite with a wet bar, plus its own bath and adjacent kitchen. A perfect mother-in-law suite.
On the third floor: a game room, mirrored gym, and another full bath — easily convertible into a seventh bedroom if you really need seven bedrooms. If not, it’s a perfect flex space for an office, man cave, or yoga studio.
Out back, honed limestone and turf grass surround a tranquil pool that has my new favorite feature — resistance jets that let you swim against the current. There’s a spa with a waterfall feature and color-changing LED lighting. A LED light display for every holiday! It’s almost an excuse to host and enjoy this backyard. The attached two-car garage — a fabulous convenience — has sleek epoxy floors and a sliding gate.
“This graciously appointed custom-built home offers flexibility for multigenerational families, large-scale entertaining, or showcasing art on the great wall spaces,” Jacobs Calloway says. “It’s a great house in the right location.”
Open house 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17
