Visit The Most Luxurious Homes In The Dallas/Fort Worth Housing Market
Walk through 3801 Normandy Dr. in Dallas in the slideshow below, and look for 360 degree panoramas of the home embedded in the story.
DALLAS/FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – They're the epitome of North Texas luxury.
Just head east from Fort Worth into Arlington and further to Dallas; multi-million dollar home listings are heating up the regional real estate market.
"We're in a pretty healthy market here in Dallas," said Robbie Briggs, owner of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty.
Briggs says the luxury market is growing as the region draws wealthy new residents. These homes are filled with wine cellars and home theaters. Another comes with an indoor basketball court.
"We're having people come in from all over the world," Briggs said. "People may or may not be traveling quite as much, so home is a real refuge for them."
One of the most iconic homes in Fort Worth is on the market. The classic colonial style residence sits directly across from the first hole of the Colonial Golf Course.
"It represents the true elements of colonial architecture, but it's been totally updated," said realtor John Zimmerman.
From its grand entrance and staircase to its contemporary styled master suite, the $1.9 million, five-bedroom, five bathroom home focuses on elegance and location.
While it's traditional on the outside, the third floor transports visitors into a fully customized 1920s style home theater.
The media room appears to be a must-have feature in many of today's luxury listings. A French-styled home in Dallas's University Park has its own playfully decorated theater room, as well.
"This house was kind of designed around the grandkids coming over and spending time," said realtor Joan Eleazar.
The $6.8 million home has five bedrooms and five bathrooms – including a meticulously designed master bath complete with "His & Hers" marbled mats.
The home also features a 200 sq. ft. wine cellar and tasting room that houses up to 700 bottles of wine. Click here for a 360 degree view of that room, or here for a view of the private theater room.
"Many of the chandeliers were imported from Italy," Eleazar said of the home's finish-out. "Everything from the mantles to the French limestone flooring was imported from Europe just for this home."
This is what the home looks like when walking up to it.
Wealthy buyers looking for quality and resort living will want to eye a Mediterranean style home in southwest Fort Worth.
"That's always the first word everybody says is 'Wow,'" said realtor Vanessa Andrews with MagnificentProperties.com.
The 11,000 sq. ft. four-story home sits on more than an acre of land just off the 18th hole in the Mira Vista community.
"They call it the Castle," Andrews said. "The Castle on the Hill."
In addition to the one-of-a-kind views, the $4.8 million luxury listing boasts four master suites.
"It's a very open design and floor plan with wonderful flow," Andrews said.
Whoever buys the home will be able to throw quite the party with the home's cave-like grotto, a rooftop cantina bar and patio and indoor basketball court and gym.
"You can have your own oasis right here in Fort Worth," Andrews said.
All realtors agreed, though: If seeking luxury, Dallas-Fort Worth has something to satisfy all tastes.
"There is something for everyone," Andrews said.
