8181 Douglas Ave |
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| Price: | $17,500,000 |
| Property Type: | residential |
| MLS #: | 21257180 |
| A truly extraordinary penthouse spanning floors 9–12, this one-of-a-kind vertical estate redefines luxury living for the buyer who seeks unapologetic grandeur on a global scale. Located within the coveted Highland Park Independent School District and set inside a gated and secure boutique building of just 15 residences, the home offers a level of scale, privacy, and extravagance rarely found anywhere in the United States. Encompassing more than 14,000 square feet, the residence offers 5 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 7 half baths, and 7 fireplaces, with all four levels connected by striking architectural staircases and a private internal elevator - a true private estate in the sky. Designed for grand-scale entertaining and elevated daily living, the home features expansive formal and informal living spaces, multiple dining areas, and 5 kitchens, including a full industrial catering kitchen. The owner’s level is a private retreat with its own living and dining spaces, kitchen, bar, and extraordinarily styled custom dressing rooms. Other amenities include a private gym, wine room, rooftop terrace with spa hot tub, staff quarters, a dedicated office for a house manager and security personnel, and 12 reserved parking spaces. Advanced security features and discreet access create an exceptional level of privacy, making this an ideal lock-and-leave estate for domestic and international owners alike. With an ambiance more akin to a grand private residence in Manhattan, Paris, London, Monte Carlo, or the great capitals of the Middle East than a conventional Dallas penthouse, this home is designed for a buyer with a truly global frame of reference. It stands entirely on its own—an audacious expression of modern luxury for those who value abundance, presence, discretion, and a life lived at full scale. Combining the gravitas of a standalone estate with the convenience, privacy, and security of luxury vertical living, this is one of America’s most exceptional residential offerings. | |
| Area: | Dallas |
| Year Built: | 1982 |
| Bedrooms: | Five |
| Bathrooms: | Four+ |
| 1/2 Bathrooms: | 7 |
| Garage: | 12 |
| Acres: | 18534 |
| Virtual Tour: | Click here to view |
| Fireplace Features : | Bath |
| Fireplace Features : | Bedroom |
| Fireplace Features : | Dining Room |
| Fireplace Features : | Family Room |
| Fireplace Features : | Gas Logs |
| Fireplace Features : | Living Room |
| Fireplace Features : | Master Bedroom |
| Flooring : | Carpet |
| Flooring : | Marble |
| Flooring : | Other |
| Flooring : | Wood |
| Heating : | Zoned |
| Interior Features : | Built-in Wine Cooler |
| Interior Features : | Cable TV Available |
| Interior Features : | Cedar Closet(s) |
| Interior Features : | Chandelier |
| Interior Features : | Double Vanity |
| Interior Features : | Decorative Lighting |
| Interior Features : | Dumbwaiter |
| Interior Features : | Elevator |
| Interior Features : | Flat Screen Wiring |
| Interior Features : | High Speed Internet Available |
| Interior Features : | Kitchen Island |
| Interior Features : | Multiple Staircases |
| Interior Features : | Paneling |
| Interior Features : | Sound System Wiring |
| Interior Features : | Wainscoting |
| Interior Features : | Wet Bar |
| Interior Features : | Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Pool Features : | Heated |
| Pool Features : | Outdoor Pool |
| Pool Features : | Separate Spa/Hot Tub |
| Structural Style : | Condo/Townhome |
| Utilities : | City Sewer |
| Utilities : | City Water |
| Utilities : | Curbs |
| Utilities : | Sidewalk |
Courtesy: Jeffrey Lester • Compass RE Texas, LLC. • 
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