$ 1,475,000 MLS # 11008798
1821 Broken Bend Drive Westlake, Texas 76262 (Tarrant county)

Richly appointed, warm and inviting describe this spectacular 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath Simmons Estate custom home nestled on almost 1 acre backing to a greenbelt in the prestigious gated community of Glenwyck Farms. Just as if it were lifted out of the pages of a Southern Living magazine this outstanding estate is anchored with casual Texas hill country architecture while embracing the sophistication and elegant style that defines luxurious multi-million dollar mansions. The stunning exterior combines a stone and brick façade enhanced by dormer windows, cedar accents and an inviting front porch with French doors and cedar pillars.

 

Enter and find an exquisite foyer graced with travertine and a grand winding staircase with custom welded iron balusters flanked on either side by impressive formals. The formal living room features a breathtaking dual sided floor to ceiling stone fireplace shared by the adjoining stately study both crowned with an impressive vaulted exposed beam ceiling. Beyond the foyer find a grand family room showcasing a stone fireplace, an exposed beam ceiling and a wall of windows revealing a relaxing view of the patio and pool. The utmost attention to detail and exquisite design features including artistic faux textures, arched doorways, custom millwork and impressive ceiling treatments radiate throughout this awe-inspiring manor.

 

The gourmet kitchen can compete with that of the most discriminating chef featuring stainless appliances, a sub-zero refrigerator, a Viking 6 burner gas cooktop, double ovens & dishwasher and a Thermador microwave & warming drawer. Enjoy custom crafted rich wood cabinets, granite countertops, a tumbled marble backsplash with custom inlays and a butler’s pantry. Dine in the cozy casual breakfast room overlooking the pool and spa or in the gracious formal dining room with bold designer paint, antique wainscot, crown molding, an elegant iron light fixture and access to the wine bar with a built-in Viking wine cooler.

 

This functional floorplan offers split bedrooms with the master suite and 2 bedrooms on the main level, both graced with rich hand-scraped wood floors. The luxurious master suite with a separate exit to the sunroom and pool features a stunning coffered ceiling with cove lighting and a sumptuous master bath comparable to a first rate spa with a jetted tub, travertine floors, stone countertops and an impressive walk-in closet. The guest suite is in a wing of it’s own offers a full bath of granite and tumbled marble and convenient access to the outdoor loggia, pool and spa.

 

Upstairs, find 3 additional bedrooms, the game room, a state-of the-art media room, 3 full bathrooms, a loft area with a desk and access to a walk-in floored attic. The game room boasts a wet bar with granite counters that also offers convenient access to the adjacent media room that features custom lighting, cinema  seating for 10, Hi-Def 73” TV screen, speakers and media equipment for an authentic theater experience.

 

Step into a Texas size backyard oasis featuring a custom Claffey pool and spa and enjoy outdoor entertaining at its finest with a wrap around patio featuring 3 sitting areas, a sunroom, a stone fireplace and outdoor kitchen with a gas grill and a refrigerator. Other extras in this home include a utility room with a sink, efficient thermo windows, a gated porte-cochere entry to a 3-car garage and a separate 1-car garage and professional landscaping serviced by a full sprinkler system. Offering the ultimate in southern casual living with an elegant touch with no expense spared, this is Texas style luxury defined.

 

 

 

Type: Single Family House Pool: Yes
Bedrooms: 5 Lake View:
Full Bathrooms: 5 Lake Waterfront:
Half Bathrooms: 1 Golf Course View:
Stories: 2 Near School:
Living Areas: 5+ School District: Choice
Square Feet: 6,079 Elementary School: Choice
Lot Size: Middle: Choice
Lot Acreage: .85 Intermediate: Choice
Year Built: 2002 High School: Choice
Fireplaces: 3 Near Transit:
Garage Spaces: 4 Study: Yes
Game Room: Yes Media Room: Yes
Subdivision: Glenwyck Farms
HOA: Yes

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Listing agent: Geoff Walsh
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