The historic former home of Ted Dealey, located outide of Dallas in prestigious Westlake, Texas is on the market for the first time in over 20 years. The 14 acre estate, now known as Paigebrooke, is steeped in Dallas history and has undergone an extensive decade long restoration and expansion by the current owners.
"One of the finest homes in Dallas ever built by renowned architect Charles Dilbeck"
“Ted Dealey commissioned renowned architect Charles Dilbeck in 1938 to build an estate home on his famous 220 Ranch” says senior vice president Maribeth Peters. “Many prominent Dallas business and civic leaders came to relax and savor the country life. The 11,000 square foot home is one of Charles Dilbeck’s finest houses and is beautifully sited between three private lakes on the property. Even with the growth of the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex, the home still maintains the mystique of a private oasis located in the heart of the city.”
The six bedroom home features eleven signature fireplaces and an impressive vaulted ceiling living room with beams salvaged from the old Fort Worth Union Train Station. The master bedroom suite has gracious views of the property and master bath includes an expansive walk-in door less stone shower and a copper tub from Ann Sacks.
"The Lodge was the focal point of late night conversations and cocktails with the visiting Dallas power brokers."
Several rooms have profound significance to the Dealey family. The library features an exceptional cobweb leaded-glass door built-in where Dealey displayed guns for his hunting excursions. The wood clad lodge is connected to the home by a porch and was the focal point of late night conversations and cocktails with the visiting Dallas power brokers.
Highlights of the gourmet kitchen are the Aga cast iron stove, the rare granite counter-top that was formed when a meteor hit Brazil, broke apart and recongealed to form the stone plus an adjacent breakfast room that has a wall to wall fireplace and stain glass windows.
A basement includes an impressive wine cellar with antique brick walls and ceiling reclaimed from an old Vermont factory plus a mirror walled home gym and unfinished media room. The house also features several porches one with a built-in grill and pizza oven.
The charming guest quarters overlook a private lake and include a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, two full baths, laundry room, garage and spiral staircase.
Paigebrooke was recently featured in an August 13, 2011 Dallas Morning News two page story entitled “Home is where the house is”. The story detailed the fascinating history of the property and exhaustive restoration of the home.
For more information or a private showing of Paigebrooke, please contact Maribeth Messineo Peters at 214.566.1210 or homes@maribethpeters.com. Maribeth is a Preservation Dallas Board of Trustees member, certified Historic Home Specialist and has expert knowledge of homes in located in Highland Park, University Park, Greenway Parks, Lakewood and the Uptown areas of Dallas, Texas.
The home will be held open from 3:30 to 5:00 on January 11th.
Maribeth Messineo Peters, a Senior Vice President of Allie Beth Allman & Assoc., is showcasing the 4-bedroom, 3-bath home at 5317 Wateka Drive for $1,365,000. The Greenway Parks residence with three spacious living areas is ideal for everyday living and large-scale entertaining.
"This exceptional home has been meticulously renovated by the architect owner with the finest materials used" says Ms. Peters. "The house is beautifully situated on one of the larger Greenway Parks lots on approximately .4 of an acre with stunning professional landscaping highlighted by exquisite Japanese maples."
The expansive Family Room opens to the kitchen and features high ceilings, a fireplace, extensive art lighting, travertine floors, and a wall of French doors leading to the oversized, grassy backyard with raised patio. Highlights of the sleek, gourmet kitchen are custom mahogany and rift oak kitchen cabinetry, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking gas range, Miele coffee center, two Bosch dishwashers, home office area, island breakfast bar and wet bar with Sub-Zero wine refrigerator.
The master suite added in 2007, features a spacious bedroom with sitting area, walls of windows, extensive walk in closet and elegant bath with separate tub, shower and water closet. The game room has floor to ceiling mahogany built-ins surrounding the third fireplace plus three additional bedrooms have renovated travertine baths and large closets.
Other new improvements completed in 2007 are Kolbe windows and doors, roof, plantation shutters, zoned air conditioners and furnaces, electrical wiring and panel, fence, electric gate, driveway and professional landscaping.
Greenway Parks is a neighborhood of 300 architecturally significant homes situated on greenbelts in the "English commons" tradition. In 2002, the Texas Society of Architects named Greenway Parks one of Texas' 25 Best Places. This house is just two blocks from the picturesque greenbelts. The greenbelts make this area very popular and desirable!
The home will be held open from 3:30 to 5:00 on January 11, 2009.
For more information or to schedule a private showing, please call Maribeth Peters (214)520-4446 or send email to maribethpeters@aol.com. Also visit www.MaribethPeters.com for additional house photos.
All the Best, Maribeth Peters Senior Vice President & Realtor
Technology should make life easier but with all the "channels of communication" like email, texting, Facebook, Twitter and of course voice mail you end up feeling overwhelmed a little sometimes. Here is something rather novel that I am going to try to streamline the flow of information. I am always looking for ways to increase my productivity so I look forward to testing it out.
Xobni (simply Inbox spelled backwards) allows you to use Microsoft Office and "find people, email and attachments instantly". It appears to be a way to consolidate relevant information for that client, real estate prospect or colleague in one centralized window by pulling information from your inbox and the internet. Check out the website for more information!
Who could forget Steve Martin's King Tut song from Saturday Night Live! (scroll down to see video!!)
The nation went crazy for anything Egyptian!
Well, King Tut is back!
JUST ANNOUNCED! Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition
Only two cities will receive this groundbreaking, monumental exhibition... Dallas & London!
The exhibition will bring back the amazing treasure that wowed millions when it toured thirty years ago. These incredible artifacts have not left Cairo since but will be in Dallas next year and tickets are selling out.
When King Tut's tomb was uncovered by Howard Carter in 1922, the items that were found represented the most dazzling treasures of the Golden Age of the Pharaohs. Now is your chance to see them!
London- opens November 15, 2007 (tickets almost sold out!)
Dallas (only US stop)- opens October 3, 2008 to May 17, 2009 (tickets on sale now & going fast!)
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Photos courtesy of the Dallas Museum of Art web site and Steve Martin web site. Video courtesy of Youtube. Thank you to AR's Tom Plant for the instructions on how to post a video!
Lakewood is still to this day one of the treasures of the intown neighborhoods in Dallas. In the 1920's and 1930's, Lakewood was the most exclusive area in the city. Dallas' business elite built homes in Lakewood and made it "the" place to live.
There is a strong architectural history in Lakewood which has some of the finest examples of French Eclectic English Tudor, Colonial Revival and Spanish Eclectic. Albert Dines and Lee Kraft (Dines & Kraft) were major developers of the area. They built many landmark homes in the Country Club Estates area of the neighborhood. The premier architects were Cliff Hutsell , Charles Dilbeck and Anton Korn to name a few.
People are drawn to the wide lawns, deep lots, wooded hills and the superior location close to White Rock Lake. The lake offers a dog park, biking and jogging trails, sailing and perfect spots for a weekend picnic. There are many festivals and events that occur at the lake year round.
The Lakewood Shopping Center is the hub of neighborhood social activity. The historic Lakewood Theater still hosts special events, the Balcony Club offers swinging jazz and Matt's dishes up some of the best Mexican food around with a great outdoor dining area. The Lakewood Country Club offers members
There are terrific education options for those who live in Lakewood. Lakewood Elementary is a top notch public school. There are also several very strong private schools in the area: St. Thomas Catholic School, Lakehill & St. Johns.
In the end, Lakewood is an incredibly popular and friendly neighborhood with the best of what Dallas has to offer. For additional information, please use the links below.
This house was conceived to be a house on a hill on a unique site in Dallas executed in the Edwardian Style. A private and tranquil property in the heart of the ultra exclusive Old Preston Hollow estate area with 5.3 acres of exquisite trees and picturesque views of Bachman Creek was the perfect spot for this landmark home.
As I began to do research I discovered that Edwardianism was not so much a style as a historical time period and a way of life. The period relates to the time just after the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, ascension to the throne of Edward VII, and his subsequent death in 1910 (though the period could be said to have lasted until 1939). It was a time of great wealth in England, a care free life style, and the construction of some of the great English country houses. Stylistically houses were quite eclectic and drew inspiration from many types of architecture from England's past.
Sir Edwin Lutyens, a great designer of country houses during this time employed a "butterfly plan" with spreading wings to capture the sun in a gloomy climate. .The angled entrance of this house, inspired by this concept, is intended to act as a welcoming façade set up on the hill. A rather eclectic French turret completes the composition giving it visual weight and a sense of verticality. The rest of the exterior is designed to capture specific views on the 5.3 acre site and to create the numerous axial alignments employed in the floor plan. Coursed rough-back Leuters limestone was employed to give the exterior skin of the house an aged look.
Once inside a central gallery spine unifies all the spaces on the first floor. One end of it terminates in a circular vestibule that acts as a "hinge point" and aids in dealing with the thirty degree angle produced by the façade. The opposite end of the gallery terminates in the bay window at the end of the mahogany paneled library. A formal salon opens off the central gallery and extends views to the rear garden of the house. The great room is given somewhat modest dimensions and utilizes an unusual curved coffered ceiling rather than the more stereotypical "hammer beam" wood trusses. As in a typical English country house of this time many of the rooms are treated thematically differently some with a good-natured spirit of fun such as the Art Deco movie theater in the basement. There are two secret passageways leading to the basement from different rooms. The house was begun in 1996 and completed in 1998.
Composed by Larry E. Boerder A.I.A., world renowned architect of Idylwood Hill. Idylwood Hill Estate is located in the Old Preston Hollow area of Dallas. A neighborhood of homes and estates with the finest architecture and the most picturesque acreage.
I represented the buyer who purchased this marvelous, luxury estate. List Price $12,000,000
All the Best, Maribeth Peters Vice President & Realtor
The world famous Cooper Clinic, founded 35 years ago in North Dallas by Dr. Kenneth Cooper, has opened it's newest facility at Craig Ranch (north of Dallas). Dr. Cooper is the "father" of aerobic exercise and has a philosophy that it is easier to maintain good health than to regain it once it is lost.
The new Cooper Aerobics Center has a focus on fitness, medicine and wellness to meet each individuals needs. A crown jewel of the Clinic is the state of the art 75,000 square-foot fitness center and spa. Highlights of the Center include 10,000 square-feet of cardio and strength training equipment, 70 exercise classes offered each week, therapeutic spa treatments plus highly trained personal trainers and wellness professionals to advise clients on heath, wellness and nutrition.
For more information on services or to make an appointment call 800-444-5764 or 972-560-2667.
Want to know how to work in the Upper Tier Luxury Market? If so, great news! The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing is offering a wonderful opportunity to attend their Rich Buyer, Rich Seller Course- Part 1 & Part 2 AND receive CRS elective credit. How sweet life is!
Quick question...What wereyou thoughts on these classes and any other Institute training you may have attended? Has anyone taken these CRS electives?
I have completed the Institute's 2 Day class and also the extra 3rd Day Marketing Class. The information was fantastic! I was a newer agent when I attended the class three years ago and it helped me understand the "wants, needs and mind set" of the luxury buyer and seller.
I also have continued my membership in the organization (CHLMS) and feel it has been extremely beneficial and helped me secure luxury listings. Also, I received a wonderful referral from an agent from Houston that I attended the class with. The buyer was looking $1 million and up.
If you are interested in the Luxury Market, I urge you to find out more about the Institute and to take these courses. Here are the class details from the CRS web site...
Rich Buyer, Rich Seller - Part 1 : Positioning and Branding Yourself as a Luxury Home Expert - October 29, 2007 in Dallas, Texas
Description: This fast-paced course takes the mystery out of the luxury home market. Content is designed to help sales professionals who currently work in the luxury home market move to the next level. It will also help those who want to target the upper-tier jump-start their businesses.
Course Content:
Who are the buyers and sellers of luxury homes?
How do you find them and convince them to work with you?
How do wealthy home buyers evaluate and select their agents?
What are affluent sellers' marketing plan expectations?
How can you differentiate yourself as a luxury home expert?
What must you know about the lifestyle of the rich and famous (or, why you don't market to Paris Hilton in the same way you market to Warren Buffet!)?
Why are millionaires notyour best prospects? Who is?
What "Buying Guidelines" do affluent buyers follow?
Rich Buyer, Rich Seller - Part 2: A Luxury Marketing Idea Blitz - October 30, 2007 in Dallas, Texas
Description: This course is a blitz of marketing ideas to help you maximize success in the luxury home market. Whether you market high priced primary residences, sell resort and second home properties, or just want new strategies for assisting high-end buyers, you'll come away with fresh, effective ideas.
Course Content:
Ideas to help you package, position, and promote yourself as a luxury home marketing expert
Cutting-edge marketing for luxury listings
How do you qualify luxury home buyers?
Internet marketing ideas and resources
Specific marketing scripts, letters, and other tools
Design and amenity trends in the luxury home market
Talk about a team not giving up and pushing to the end. After 5 interceptions and 1 fumble from Tony Romo, the Dallas Cowboys still won.
That is a game that people will talk about for a long time.
What were your thoughts on this game? The onside kick with Dallas recovering, Tony's 5 interceptions, the Bills coach calling time out with two seconds to go and Folk (the Cowboys kicker) hitting the distance twice!
Were you one of the ones who turned the TV off thinking the game was over with 3 minutes to go?
All the Best, Maribeth Peters Vice President & Realtor
Absolutely Charming 3 Bedroom Greenway Crest Home $559,000
Very popular Greenway Crest neighborhood is close to everything... Downtown Dallas, The Arts District, Highland Park Village, wonderful shopping and some of the finest restaurants plus quick Toll Road access.
This fabulous home has over 2,200 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2 and half baths, 3 living areas including a terrific study. The house has been nicely updated and features an elegant Master Bedroom suite with walk in closet and separate sitting area.
Great backyard with spacious deck and lush landscaping featuring amazing azaleas and vibrant crepe myrtles.
For more information or to schedule a private showing, please call Maribeth Peters (214)520-4446 or send email to maribethpeters@aol.com
All the Best, Maribeth Peters Vice President & Realtor
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The exhibition will bring back the amazing treasure that wowed millions when it toured thirty years ago. These incredible artifacts have not left Cairo since but will be in Dallas next year and tickets are selling out. 
This house was conceived to be a house on a hill on a unique site in Dallas executed in the Edwardian Style. A private and tranquil property in the heart of the ultra exclusive Old Preston Hollow estate area with 5.3 acres of exquisite trees and picturesque views of Bachman Creek was the perfect spot for this landmark home.
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