Texas
Lake Texoma, Texas
The vision was to create a Texas-sized getaway in which to entertain friends and relax. The setting was 117 lush acres in Grayson County next to the Tanglewood Country Club. From the start, it was a perfect recipe for fashionable…
Houston, Texas
New England Shingle Style by way of?Houston, that is what the owners wanted for their residence in Bayou Woods. Set overlooking a private pond with bridge and waterfall, the house is magical. The spirit comes alive fully in the 30-foot-high…
Austin, Texas
Your first view of the Texas estate is from a gated courtyard entrance that reveals the dramatic architecture. Perched on eight acres, seemingly on top of the world, is a sweeping poolside vision of a house designed to maximize glorious…
Apex Ranch, Lone Oak, Texas
An hour from Dallas, the city pace slows, revealing Texas countryside scenes. It is here, in Lone Oak, that Apex Ranch greets you with 154 acres of sporting paradise. Overlooking a 24-acre private lake surrounded by majestic oaks and elms,…
Abode of Peace, Whitney, Texas
Its name, Prasanthi Nilayam, means “Abode of Peace.” That it is, with its spectacular lakefront setting an hour from Dallas in White Bluff Resort. The tri-level poolside showpiece, embracing 7,552 square feet, overlooks Whitney Lake from expansive party settings and…
Dallas, Texas
In the dramatic French Normandy estate, atop a magnificent tree-clad hill overlooking Turtle Creek minutes from the Mansion, is the essence of privacy, seclusion, and security. The perfectionist owner, acting as general contractor, along with Dean W. Smith, AIA, and…
Houston, Texas
Lovingly preserved, seamlessly expanded, and tastefully updated, the 1925 brick residence on a tree-lined Houston boulevard welcomes with classic charm. Spacious high-ceilinged interiors showcase custom built-in cabinetry, crown moldings, and hardwood floors. Guests enjoy a private haven with a kitchen.…
Austin, Texas
Embracing stunning views of Lake Travis, the five-bedroom villa by Jauregui nestles in gated Costa Bella in the Texas Hill Country—home to movie stars and musicians. The heart is a poolside entertainment venue with a Texas-sized kitchen. A marina boat…
Dallas, Texas
The high-profile owners in Dallas teamed up with a renowned builder and designer to master-mind their four-story town home in Highland Park. Tuscan by way of New Orleans, its elevator and grand stairs unveil one dazzling scene after another: a…
Dallas, Texas
When she had completed the project in Highland Park, international interior designer Anne Downey, recognized as an Architectural Digest Top 100 Designer and known for her brilliance with color, had left behind her unmistakable signature. Layers upon layers of high-gloss…
Houston, Texas
Brilliantly counterpointing the timeless traditionals of fashionable River Oaks, the ultramodern dreamworld infuses 3.1 majestic acres on Buffalo Bayou with a stunning brand of contemporary excitement. The grand reception hall, entered from bronze doors, towers 37 feet high, complemented by…
Austin, Texas
The multi-acre waterfront retreat overlooking Lake Austin from gated Caslano, minutes from downtown in the Texas Hill Country—home to movie stars, legendary musicians, and world-class athletes—was designed both for serene privacy and sophisticated entertaining. A five-bedroom showpiece by award-winning Sereno…
Dallas, Texas
Scaled for hospitality Texas style, and endowed with elements of the French countryside, the residence exudes both warmth and sophistication. Limestone-floored galleries and a foyer with dramatic iron staircase introduce exquisite formal settings set off by arches and Venetian plaster…
Stargate Farm, Bartonville, Texas
Master-minded for Texas, Stargate Farm is an equestrian dream. A premier dressage and breeding facility, with 100 acres north of Dallas-Fort Worth to roam, the horse heaven sports one of the finest indoor riding rings in America and a main…
Houston, Texas
With its 100-year-old beams, antique fireplaces, Venetian plaster walls, cypress ceilings, and marble and pine floors, the magnificent Italian villa resounds with Old World elegance. An arched elevator joins exquisite formal entertainment areas and private upstairs bedrooms—starring a balconied master…