Modern Classical Greenbrier Residence
Located in the affluent Dallas neighborhood of University Park, this modern home draws on the classical history of the neighborhood.
The front of the home draws inspiration from the elegant classical estates that permeate the neighborhood by focusing on the historical proportions and details of those classical homes. The vertical windows at the right side emulate the grand doric columns of a previous age and the plan layout is the typical center hall plan.
- Location: University Park, Texas
- Size: 6,900 sq. ft.
- GC: Starside Custom Builders
- Photography: Full Package Media
- Year Constructed: 2020
Inside the home is simple, comfortable elegance for family living. Antique recycled timbers were used throughout the house and the back wall of the keeping room brings the painted brick of the exterior into the interior. Windows that extend almost to the floor keeps the house light and airy, uniting the interior with the exterior.
Upon entering you find the staircase and formal dining is to the left and through the bar to the right are the main living spaces with views out to the courtyard. While the first floor is mainly the more public area the master bedroom is located in the rear and has access to the side courtyard. The spa like master bath boast separate vanities and closets for the husband and wife. Other aspects of the first floor includes a 3 car garage, home office, over sized kitch pantry and vaulted family room. Additionally to facilitate full use of the second floor as the owners age the home inculdes an elevator.
The second floor again is the private zone of the home and is the location of the family bedrooms, exercise room, and game room. All rooms are generously sized with each of the children's bedrooms tailored to personal tastes.
The living balcony off the second floor landing is the focal point of the exterior design and is a favorite spot to enjoy the evenings and watch the fireflies darting in the yard below.
