Preston-Royal Pow: Inside the Most Thoughtfully Designed Modern Home Near Preston Hollow
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“This home isn’t just beautiful.”
Listing agent Katherine Roberts, a perennial top performer at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty in its Dallas/Turtle Creek office, knows a truly great home when she sees one. Her new listing at 11546 West Ricks Circle falls firmly into that category — thanks to its refreshing mix of style, smarts, and soul.
Firstly, the custom-built, Transitional-style luxury home is beautifully sited on an extraordinary estate lot on a coveted street in the prestigious Preston-Royal neighborhood near Preston Hollow. Crafted in 2017-2018 by renowned luxury builder Ellen Grasso & Sons, the 7,158-square-foot, five-bedroom, brick-and-stucco residence on .88 acres blends clean architectural lines with timeless design, offering refined modern living just minutes from Dallas’ premier private schools and within Dallas ISD. It’s the rare listing that checks every box, so here’s a look at how and why.
The Architecturally Refined Living Spaces
Designed in a Transitional/Contemporary style, the thoroughly modern home features 11-foot ceilings and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, plus sizeable sliders in the two large living areas that open to a screened-in porch. Natural light fills the main living spaces, oriented to capture views of the resort-style backyard with pool. Clean lines, thoughtful proportions, and warm finishes — including unique exposed-brick walls — create an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and welcoming.
“The indoor-outdoor flow here is seamless,” Roberts says. “The living spaces open straight to the screened porch, pool, and outdoor kitchen. The floor plan really works, no matter if you are entertaining and want three TV screens going with different football games or if you want to just have a wonderful place to enjoy your quiet time.”
The Cool Kitchen for Effortless Entertaining
The magazine-worthy chef’s kitchen at 11546 W. Ricks Circle is equipped with a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, two pantries, a warming drawer, Wolf double ovens, a Wolf gas cooktop, two Bosch dishwashers, and a built-in Miele coffee maker. A butler’s pantry connects effortlessly to the formal dining room and wet bar, which includes climate-controlled wine storage, a beverage refrigerator, and a Scotsman ice machine for nugget ice, a la Sonic drive-ins, anytime you want it. Custom cabinetry and intelligent storage solutions enhance both beauty and functionality.
The Ultimate Primary Suite Retreat
The main-floor primary suite offers vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling corner windows that showcase the backyard. A private beverage center sits just outside the spa-inspired bath, which features heated floors, a steam shower, dual water closets, and Ann Sacks tile from floor to ceiling. Electronic shades throughout the suite provide privacy or views at the touch of a button.
More Main Floor Spaces for Enlightened Living
The first floor also includes a private guest suite, a home office, a mudroom, and an oversized laundry room with a built-in dog-kennel space and direct access to a separate, fenced dog run — a rare and convenient amenity.
The House That Looks Ahead
Upstairs, a game or media room is joined by three en-suite bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and walk-in closets. One large suite is designed as a private apartment with a kitchenette, its own washer and dryer, and back-staircase access — ideal for extended-stay guests, multigenerational living, or live-in staff. The home was even engineered to accommodate a future elevator into the apartment suite. Two large walk-out attic spaces complete the upstairs and could be finished in myriad ways for future needs. “This home isn’t just beautiful, it’s thoughtfully designed,” Roberts says. “It offers incredible long-term flexibility.”
Where Advanced Systems Meet Superior Construction
“This is a custom home with upgrades you won’t find when you buy a spec home,” says Roberts. Extra-thick walls and foam encapsulation in the attic and walls increase energy efficiency and year-round comfort. Another plus is the fully integrated Savant home-automation system that controls lighting, sound, security cameras, garage doors, thermostats, and televisions throughout the home. A three-car garage, configured with a two-car side and a single-car side, offers an electric-car outlet and opens to a large, gated motor court with additional parking, delivering both security and convenience.
A Private Estate Setting on Nearly an Acre
The scale and privacy of this estate lot — set beneath mature trees and fully fenced — are increasingly scarce in the Preston-Royal and Preston Hollow areas.
“Nearly a full acre in 75230 is rare,” Roberts says, “especially with a newer home on it. This truly feels like a private estate in North Dallas.”
The backyard offers a heated pool and spa, expansive grass lawn, and sweeping views from nearly every major living space. A large, screened porch with a vaulted ceiling is anchored by a two-sided fireplace. It extends year-round living outdoors, while the outdoor kitchen with a built-in grill and sink makes entertaining absolutely effortless.
This exceptional 11546 West Ricks Circle in Preston-Royal offers it all — an estate lot, contemporary construction, thoughtful spaces, resort-style amenities, and a premier 75230 location near Preston Hollow. It is a matchless opportunity in one of North Dallas’ most sought-after neighborhoods. Katherine Roberts has every detail: 214-457-7878; [email protected]; briggsfreeman.com.
