On The Market: Dallas, Texas

05/01/2006

LOCATION: In Dallas’ Turtle Creek, an area known for its luxurious high-rises and historic homes. This penthouse occupies the whole floor of the Claridge, one of the city’s most recognizable residences.

HISTORY: Originally built in the 1980s, the unit was designed by local architect Bill Booziotis. Interior designer Jan Showers recently renovated the home’s interiors, updating the carpets, wall colors and master bath. (Click images to enlarge)
 
STATS: The 7,000-square-foot residence contains four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The master suite has a bathroom with his and her marble tubs that have been placed near the window. Pillar-free living and dining rooms offer unobstructed skyline views and unrestricted movement throughout the formal areas. The home also features a mahogany-paneled library, four fireplaces and a terrace that overlooks Turtle Creek. Additionally, the building includes 24-hour security, valet and concierge services, a fitness and weight room facility, racquetball court and swimming pool.

WHAT SETS IT APART: “You rarely see the combination of great location, views and architecture found here,” says real estate agent Cathy Orr Barton. “The design and layout incorporate skyline views into every room and the pillar-free, open space is a luxury in itself.”

MARKET INQUIRIES: $6.5 million.
Cathy Orr Barton, Briggs-Freeman Real Estate Brokerage, 214.202.9537, www.briggs-freeman.com
Christie’s Great Estates, 505.983.8733, www.christiesgreatestates.com