Olerio Homes Sneaks East Coast Style Into the Established University Terrace

HOAs take a lot of heat. In the last few weeks, I’ve read about residents raging against things like surveillance concerns, debt disputes, and architectural guidelines. While many of these issues rightfully irk residents, having a stopgap against tacky teardowns and gawdy developments is nice for many neighborhoods. For non-HOA communities like University Terrace, they hold out hope that builders don’t blow up the block. This is where the talent of tasteful designers like Olerio Homes makes a difference.

From Montrachet to Melshire Park, this high-end home designer is shaping communities around the Metroplex. Recently, we came upon a classic example of their work. Situated in the highly sought-after University Terrace neighborhood, Olerio’s latest listing introduces stately style without upending the area’s aesthetic.

With a classic New England colonial-inspired facade, this home feels era-adjacent to many of the surrounding midcentury homes that make up this mature community. Featuring white siding, minimal ornamentation, and a boxy stature, this home evokes a quintessential coastal feel from the curb.

While the exterior is equal parts elegant and unassuming, excess runs away behind closed doors. Upon entering, you know just how much thought went into the interior. Crisp cream finishes, white oak flooring, and dynamic archways set the scene for a contemporary experience. Leveled up with elegant built-ins and chic fixtures, the custom design is on par with this builder’s best.

On the main floor, a large living area anchors the layout and invites entertaining. Here, custom illumination provides a duality of experience as bright sun-filled days transition to warm, sophisticated evenings.

The chef’s kitchen is perfectly positioned to punctuate this experience. We all know hidden appliances are all the rage right now. This design could easily accommodate them. However, this home chooses to use high-end stainless steel and a commercial-grade cooktop to contrast the softness of the main spaces. So, the kitchen serves as more of an accent than an afterthought. Kind of like the home itself.

Just up the sleek staircase, a luxurious primary suite is your own private sanctuary. Enhanced by soaring ceilings and sweeping views, this space is a palatial take on peace and quiet.

You can see just how much Olerio respects this neighborhood through the ensuite bathroom. By placing a large picture window in the room’s most prominent position, this builder juxtaposes modern, immaculate design with organic, established scenery. It’s like little hints of intent are inherent in every aspect of this home.

With four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and 4,289 square feet, this home is endlessly accommodating, like the community it’s situated in. From the handsome home office to the massive upstairs media room, all of the extras are accounted for. Also, a rare additional primary suite on the first floor offers incredible flexibility for guests or multigenerational living.

Finally, the backyard is brimming with potential. Blending into a community like University Terrace might mean becoming more social. So, having the space for a swimming pool and the flexibility for a fire pit is always a plus. No matter how you decide to interpret this home, you’re sure to fit in with a design that’s this intentional.

Christy Mullins and Michelle Fraser with Christie’s International Real Estate @properties Lone Star have 7212 Wake Forrest Dr. for $1.7 million.