Enchanting Sunken Garden
Trimmed hedges and high stone walls surround this outdoor space in Dallas, making it feel a bit like a secret garden. In addition to a sitting area, two fire pits and meandering walkways, the quiet setting boasts a series of fountains and a slate bridge that crosses over a koi pond.

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Fire Pit and Patio Edged by Koi Pond, Terraced Flower Beds
A cozy patio includes a fire pit and rocking chairs, where family and guests may enjoy temperate Dallas nights. The patio is trimmed by a koi pond and terraced flower beds and is accessible by a slate bridge, lending to its intimate feel.
Fountains, Pond Create Essence of English Courtyard in Backyard of Dallas Home
Stairs and a bridge lead from the pool deck over a koi pond to a more intimate patio at this Dallas home. Fountains lend to the English-courtyard feel of this private backyard while keeping the water in the koi pond refreshed.
Pergola Creates Elegant Entrance to English Garden Backyard
A pergola topped with a bushy climbing vine creates a defined entrance to the backyard of this Dallas, Texas, home. A meandering stone path leads guests through this English-style garden that's layered with greenery.
Covered Patio Includes Grilling Station, Comfortable Seating for Dining and Relaxing
The large loggia at the exterior of this Dallas, Texas, manor features a grilling station and buffet counter, making outdoor food service a breeze. The covered patio offers respite from hot Texas days while still providing a spot to enjoy the lush backyard just beyond the space.
Loggia Offers Respite from Texas Sun, Encourages Cool Breezes
A covered seating area enjoys views of the swimming pool and lush backyard of this Dallas, Texas, home. The loggia offers respite from hot Texas days while encouraging breezy airflow through the space.
Backyard Features Separate Fire Pit Area and Fireplace
This Dallas, Texas, backyard features two separate fire features: a fire pit surrounded by rocking chairs for intimate gathering or marshmallow roasting and a dramatic stone fireplace at the corner of the yard.
Lighting, Fountain Sprays Bring Swimming Pool to Life at Night
Lighting and fountain sprays bring the swimming pool to life at night at this Dallas, Texas, home. Warm lighting and a fireplace make the loggia-style patio comfortable for dining and relaxing in the evening hours.
Sprays Turn Swimming Pool Into Elegant Water Feature
Sprays and colorful flowers turn this swimming pool into an elegant water feature. The pool also features a spa and diving board.
European-Style Manor Home Glows at Night Thanks to Interior, Landscape Lighting
At night, this European-style manor home in Dallas, Texas, glows from interior lighting and landscape lighting thoughtfully located below crape myrtles.
Grand Foyer Features Stone Trim, Intricate Wooden Staircase
A dramatic foyer features stone trim and an intricately carved wooden staircase topped with zebra-print carpet runner. French doors lead to European-style courtyard with lush plantings.
Dark Wood Paneling, 35-Foot Ceilings Create Stately Look in Library
Dark wood wall paneling and soaring 35-food ceilings create a stately look to this in-home library that boasts two floors of bookshelves. A chesterfield sofa, armchairs and table offer options for pleasure reading or serious study.
Coffered 35-Foot Ceiling Creates Drama in Two-Story Home Library
A coffered ceiling painted to resemble the sky adds to the drama of the 35-foot ceiling height in this two-story in-home library. Bookcases are backlit to highlight the elegant volumes on their shelves.
Dramatic Family Room Features Cathedral Ceiling, Stone-Clad Accent Wall
A dramatic family room in this Dallas, Texas, house features a cathedral ceiling trimmed with wood beams. The height of the room is accentuated by a stone-clad accent wall and fireplace. The room includes a gathering area and breakfast table, and French doors open to the loggia-style patio on the back side of the house.
Juliet Balcony Overlooks Family Room in Dallas, Texas, Home
A Juliet balcony located beneath a cathedral ceiling overlooks the family room in this Dallas, Texas, home. The family room is open to the adjacent kitchen, making this a comfortable space where the whole family to gather.
Large Island With Cement Counters Offers Gathering Space in Kitchen
Family members and guest can enjoy the company of the home cook while in this Dallas, Texas, home's kitchen, which opens up to the adjacent family room. Contrasts is created through the use of cement counters on the island and green marble counters along the wall, and an oven hood trimmed in the same hardwood as the cabinets anchors the open space.
Open Kitchen With Old World Details
A Spanish tile backsplash, green marble countertops and dark wood cabinetry offer a touch of Old World in this open kitchen. A butler's pantry sits just beyond the kitchen to help with food service in other parts of the home.
French-Style Formal Dining Room Makes Space for Large Dinner Parties
A pair of crystal chandeliers define space for multiple dining tables in this formal dining room, making it the perfect spot for large dinner parties. An elegant fireplace, molding and mirrored wall detail offer the sense of a French-style salon.
Windows, Vaulted Ceiling, Wood Paneling Create Drama in Large Den
Two-story windows, vaulted ceiling and board and batten wall paneling create a dramatic flair for this masculine den. The room includes space for conversation by the fireplace and a game of pool with friends.
Formal Living Room Clad With Green Venetian Plaster Wall Finish
A formal living room in this Dallas, Texas, home is clad with hand-scraped wood flooring, a green Venetian plaster wall finish and a dramatic wood paneled ceiling. A large fireplace with dramatic mantel and hood reinforces the European style of this manor home, and a wall of French doors lead to the elegantly landscaped grounds of the property.
Luxurious Master Bedroom Features Stately Fireplace, Built-In Bookshelves
A stately fireplace, built-in bookshelves and wood trim add touches of luxury to the master bedroom in this Dallas, Texas, home. Expansive windows in the room, including some along the vaulted ceiling, offer beautiful light into the space during the day.
Wood Flooring, Arched Wood Beams Create Handsome Finish to Master Bedroom
Wood flooring and arched wood beamed ceiling create a touch of drama in this handsome master bedroom. The larger master suite includes multiple sitting areas, a stately fireplace, dual baths and oversized custom closets.
Dressing Room in Master Suite Features Vanity With Tri-Fold Mirror
A vanity with tri-fold mirror trimmed with lighting offers a space for applying makeup in this dressing room-style master closet.
Master Bathroom Features Dual Vanities and Arched, Vaulted Ceiling
Dual vanities are tucked into alcoves that mimic the arched, vaulted ceiling in this elegant master bathroom. Crown molding serves to highlight the dramatic ceiling.
Marble-Clad Soaking Tub Creates Air of Elegance in Master Bathroom
A marble-clad soaking tub adds to the elegance of this master bathroom. The space also features furniture style vanities, a dressing area, heated flooring and a steam shower.
Multipurpose Room Offers Space for Homework, Games, TV Viewing
A multipurpose room includes a desk for homework, table for cards or other game playing and a comfy sofa for TV watching. Windows open to an interior view of the family room below.
Hallway Features Wet Bar for Drinks, Snacks
A hallway that links the upstairs bedrooms of this Dallas, Texas, home includes a wet bar so that drinks and snacks can be kept handy without needing to run downstairs to the kitchen.
Wine Vault Evokes Sense of Old World
At the end of a brick-clad hallway that evokes a sense of the Old World sits a temperature-controlled wine room for optimal storage of fine wines.
Old World-Style Room Near Cellar Offers Spot for Wine Tastings
An Old World-style wine room located next to this Dallas, Texas, home's wine storage vault offers a space for wine tastings or other beverage enjoyment.
Lounge Area Features Fully Equipped Bar and Dining Setup
This lounge on the bottom level of a Dallas, Texas, home features a fully equipped bar and informal dining setup that's perfect for both intimate meals and a round of cards while enjoying a cocktail.
Fully Stocked Bar Offers Space for Barware Display
A fully stocked bar in the basement of a Dallas, Texas, home features elegant display shelves for the homeowner's collection of glassware and beer steins. A marble countertop offers a comfortable spot to pull up and enjoy your drink of choice.
Temperature-Controlled Wine Vault Offers Spot for Storage of Fine Wine Collection
A large, temperature-controlled wine room offers the optimal spot for storing the homeowner's collection of fine wines. The vaulted ceiling evokes a feel of an Old World wine vault.
European-Style Manor Home in Dallas Offers Strong Curb Appeal With Landscaping, Brick Drive
A brick driveway and lush landscaping welcomes you to this European-style manor home located in Dallas, Texas. This 13,000-square foot home includes six bedrooms and grounds with a four-car garage, pool with fountains and diving platform, koi pond and fire pit area.

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