Sam Lobello Jr.
From April: This “extra” Lobello Estates home was one of my favorites this year. Simply stunning with a rich history and all the bells and whistles, I’m disappointed to see it’s no longer on the market. You can bet we’ll be keeping our eyes on it. (Originally published Sept. 28, 2019). It’s a custom-built home…
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I’m still unable to get into the area, but I continue to get reports that Lobello Estates, home to some of the area’s most expensive and expansive homes, was hit particularly hard during Sunday’s storms. A friend who lives on Lobello Drive sent me these photos of her natatorium. “Large anodized aluminum beams still standing,…
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It’s a custom-built home with its own library, bar, and card room. It’s a temporary lease for six months or less, and the per-month cost is $17,500. And it’s so worth it. This is Dallas, y’all. We go big or go home. Sometimes those homes have libraries, and if that’s “being extra,” let’s just get…
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By Donovan Westover Special Contributor My heart sank when I learned my favorite Charles Dilbeck-designed house had burned to the ground. An exterior appliance started the 2016 blaze, which quickly spread throughout the 9,000-square-foot house replete with acres of 55-year-old wood shingles, wood siding, and wood ornamentation. I was super sad for the loss to…
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