Declare Your Independence From Average Homes With This Russwood Acres Estate
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Happy Fourth of July, Dallas! While everyone else is gearing up to fight for a patch of grass to watch neighborhood pyrotechnics from, we’re swooning over a different kind of firework: the spectacular, rare midcentury-ish modern masterpiece hidden in plain sight at 5205 Royal Lane in Russwood Acres. KABOOM!
Let’s be honest. Nothing says American freedom quite like owning a full, heavily treed acre that doesn’t face that essential Preston Hollow thoroughfare. Tucked off in a quiet cul-de-sac, the sense of privacy hits you the moment you pull under the canopy of massive live oaks.
This 1970s architectural icon completely honors its roots, but a massive, down-to-the-crawl-space renovation brought the property into the modern era. It boasts stone stack walls that move seamlessly from outside to inside, a heroic 20-foot porte-cochère, and Sunburst front doors that practically demand you hire some paparazzi to hang around to snap pictures of you returning home every day.
“We love that the 2020 overhaul brought everything current without erasing the soul of the house,” said listing agent Jeff Updike. “They even kept the original 1970s powder bath fully intact on purpose, because that vintage vibe is entirely the point.”
But don’t let the throwback charm fool you. The mechanics are pure high-tech luxury. We’re talking whole-home Lutron Caseta smart lighting, a hard-wired Sonos audio system pushing 600W to six zones, and a fully encapsulated, lit crawl space with its own dehumidifier.
If you love to host, this place is the ultimate party pad.
“This home was built for entertaining,” said co-listing agent Weston Pugh. “The kitchen is a chef’s dream, packing serious culinary firepower like a 36-inch Wolf Pro gas cooktop and a 48-inch built-in fridge, all anchored by gorgeous 3-centimeter Taj Mahal leathered quartzite counters. There’s even a built-in Miele coffee maker and a Scotsman nugget ice machine for that perfectly chewable ice everybody loves.”
In addition to the amenities, glass walls frame views of the pristine pool, which features a brand-new VSF pump and MasterTemp heater.
With four dedicated bedrooms downstairs (including a primary suite with heated Laticrete floors that opens straight to the water) and a spacious second-floor retreat perfect for long-term guests, the layout is incredibly flexible. Plus, the three-car garage is lift-ready to store your weekend hot rod.
You’d be treading on rare ground here in Russwood Acres. Declare your independence from average real estate and call Updike and Pugh to schedule your private tour today ([email protected] | 214.597.7229).
