Judy Pittman’s Two-Story Warrington Penthouse Can Be Yours!
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The Warrington Penthouse soaring high above Turtle Creek has a history that’s truly unique, and if only those walls could talk!
It was originally owned by philanthropist John Erik Jonsson, a co-founder and early president of Texas Instruments who also served as mayor of Dallas from 1964 to 1971. Then, legendary Realtor Judy Pittman purchased it from Jonsson and lived there until she died in 2021.
If you don’t know Judy or at least know of her, more is the pity. She was whip smart, dynamic, innovative, dedicated, loyal, and creative. She built a business out of selling high-rise homes, particularly along Turtle Creek, when no one else could, and she excelled at it beyond anyone’s expectations. For years, she was the top-producing real estate broker in Dallas.
Along the way, she inspired her niece Camille Fournier and great-nephew Carter Fournier to get into real estate. Camille attained her real estate license at 24 while Carter started working for his Aunt Judy in high school and got his license by the time he was 18. Along with close friend Peter Stovall they formed Pittman Stovall Real Estate in 2022. We are 100% sure Judy would be thrilled that her family has stayed involved in the Dallas real estate business.
The Warrington is known for having some of the largest terraces of any high-rise in Dallas. It offers a long list of amenities, ranging from a fitness center and heated saltwater pool to a tennis court and dog run. There can be no question that the jewel in the crown is Pittman’s former penthouse.
“I have great memories of growing up coming here,” Carter said. ”It’s been in our family for the last 35 years. It’s an impressive place. We have had so many family gatherings and parties here.”
Since Judy’s passing, Camille has transformed the 4,544-square-foot, two-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom Warrington penthouse. By transformed, I mean she gave it an unbelievable WOW factor.
With gorgeous built-in bookcases, designer wallpaper, beautiful fabrics, and wood-burning fireplaces, you’d never imagine you are in a high-rise. That is, until you look at the view from this Warrington penthouse. No one put it better than Judy when she was interviewed in 2000 by Dallas Morning News reporter Cheryl Hall.
Dallas doesn’t have mountains or an ocean, but it has a magnificent skyline. It’s like a jewel box that twinkles at night. We have wonderful sunrises and sunsets. You watch the city wake up and go to sleep. You see the storms roll in and feel the power. The sense of sky is magical. It creates so much excitement and makes you feel alive.
What more could you really ask for?
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Beautiful written and showcased!! Many Blessings on the sale of this beautiful Penthouse!
If walls could talk!
I remember Judy Pitman well.
My family, the Pete Lucas Sr. Family and my late Aunt Virginia Lucas Nick were very close friends with Mr. Erik Jonsson. He was a dynamic person. My family adored the former President of Texas Instruments and Former Mayor. We thought of him as one of Dallas’ finest. He was a wonderful person. There is a bit of a humor story about him. Mr. Jonsson brought a box filled with the first hand held calculators to my dad, Pete Lucas, Sr. He said, “Pete, I would like you to pass these out to a few of the customers, here at Lucas B & B cafe and see what people think. Give a few to the family and see what they think. Do you think anyone will use a hand held calculator?” Of course, now in 2025, who does not use a hand held phone and any other device. Just shows you how advanced, he was in his contributions to technology still relevant today. Incredible company, incredible owners for then, now and still into the future. Texas Instruments is still a leader for all time. Just think, they led us into the Nasa beginning stages, sciences, the arts and so much more. Incredible family for sure.
I remember back in the early, 1970’s, Judy Pitman and Aunt Virginia (aunt Ginny was in real estate) were conducting an event on Turtle Creek. There was a gorgeous space apartment they had in the tour of one particular condo occupied I do not recall. The place did not have a kitchen. The owner did not like cooking. At the time, I was much younger and thought that was so cool. Lots of wonderful Dallas memories.
Mr. Jonsson back in 1957 at Lucas B & B Restaurant on Oak Lawn was presented a check for money collected by the sales of a particular time of gross sales at the restaurant. The money was for the Community Chest to which my family and Mr. Jonsson at the time were extremely passionate about doing for others. There was an article in the Dallas Morning News or the Herald with Mr. Jonsson accepting the check with my brother, John Faithon Lucas as a young child handing him the check. It is a beautiful memory to never be forgotten.
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I was in the penthouse when it was still a shell! Cynthia Lucas I see is commenting as well and is a dear dear friend to me! Karen send me a Facebook message I need to speak to you about something off subject!