Glen Abbey

A Perfect Hill Country Modern in Glen Abbey

By Karen Eubank / May 11, 2020 /

Why is this Glen Abbey Hill Country modern the perfect home? This house is what everyone wants. How do I know that? Well, the staff at CandysDirt.com is not only busy writing, but we are also listening. If there is a real estate related Zoom conference, a GoTo Meeting, a Cisco WebEx, or a webinar…

Fawn Over The Lawn at Glen Abbey: Manageable Luxury for Smart Sizing

By Candy Evans / June 12, 2018 /

I have always been a fan of Glen Abbey, that gated, pristine collection of luxury estates developed on what was once the secluded ranch home of Clint Murchison Sr., a famed Texas oil magnate and philanthropist. Cowboys connection: Clint Murchison was the father of Dallas Cowboys co-founder Clint Murchison Jr. Glen Abbey was created on…

The Glen Abbey Glass House is a Dallas Architectural Icon

By Karen Eubank / April 3, 2017 /

Once in a while, an architect gets a call for the dream job. Several years ago, Graham Greene, a principal with Oglesby-Greene Architects, got that call. The client wanted a timeless home built on a beautiful lot that would capture its natural setting  Green went above and beyond, creating an architectural icon at 40 Braewood Place…

Grab Your Mallet, as This Ash Bluff Mansion Has History of Horsing Around

By Joanna England / May 9, 2016 /

Show of hands: How many of our CandysDirt.com readers enjoyed the beautiful weather at the annual Polo on the Lawn match this past Saturday? It was a wonderful event held at Prestonwood Polo Club in Oak Point, benefiting Children’s Miracle Network. But did you know that 23 Ash Bluff Lane was once the site of…

Is This the Foundation for Tony Romo’s House Up There in Glen Abbey?

By Candy Evans / April 3, 2014 /

Update: I have confirmed that the Twitter photo (now deleted) indeed shows the foundation for Tony Romo’s new home. The building site has a huge fence around it, so likely this will be the last glimpse anyone gets from outside. (Cough cough.)  Also confirmed, Tom Weber is the architect, Robbie Fusch is the architect of…