Resort or Residence? A New Strait Lane Contemporary Sets the Bar for Luxury Living
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Forget typical luxury homes. Today’s finest real estate blurs the line between residence and resort. This Strait Lane contemporary just hit the market and is poised to set the standard for future luxe construction.
I was tipped off about this home by luxury stager George Bass. When he called me a few months ago, he said, “You really need to see this one in person.” I jumped in the car, because no one knows luxury like Bass. When I pulled up to the address, I knew from the curb that it was going to be something unique. When developers take the time to appropriately landscape a home, even before it’s done, I’m impressed.
Strait Lane is one of those streets everyone knows about when they are looking for a luxury home. Locally, it’s known as Billionaires Row, and the section south of Royal has been home to well-known figures like Dirk Nowitzki, Kenny Trout, Ross Perot, and Robert and Laura Wilson (parents of the actors Luke, Owen, and Andrew). It’s also beautifully located for private schools. Lamplighter and Hockaday are five minutes away.
The new trend in American luxury real estate is to give a home a name. I’ve always wondered why it’s taken us so long to catch up with our European and Mexican counterparts. Take a stroll in any high-end community in Mexico, and you will see that the homes have names. It’s the same all over Europe. You can snag Château De Rives for 2.2 million euros in France or Summerlands Hall for £2,650,000 in England.
It’s a charming tradition rooted in history before there were postal codes. This Strait Lane contemporary has been named Magnolia. If you dig a little, you will find that in the South, the Magnolia tree represents luck and stability. There’s also a nice nod to Dallas history, as the flower was also used as the Magnolia Petroleum Company’s namesake. So it’s a perfect moniker for a luxury home!
The home is built around a magnificent courtyard and a massive heritage tree that’s visible through the enormous floor-to-ceiling windows. The public rooms and principal bedroom have views of both the courtyard and the street, ensuring light flows into the 11,211-square-foot home throughout the day.
One of the things you often see in resorts is the use of natural elements. Take a look at the Four Seasons Resort in Tamarindo, México. You can see how that might have inspired the mix of stone and wood in the home. Our high-end buyers want more today, and it’s nice to see luxury builders embracing the trend towards character and architectural detail.
If you are ready to enjoy life in a private resort, it’s hard to imagine anything that beats this new Strait Lane contemporary.
