The heart of Oak Lawn! Urban living at its best!*Heated Volleyball pool w attached spa, seats 10*Pool 32 x 15*A statement of Luxury, still casual enough for friends to kick up their feet*Unique & full of character!*Main is 2755 sf & guest quarters w liv, bed & kitchen is 858 sf*Total 3673 ft*3 car garage*Priced below appraisal $1,175.000*Privacy abounds in Oasis backyard w 3 pergolas, outdoor fireplace, grilling station & 3 entertaining areas*Hand-scored & stained concrete floors on 1st floor*Foyer looks directly to pool, connecting inside to outside*Custom fireplace showcases art favorites*Host over 200 guests*2 sided fireplace & large shower w 12 jet body spray in Master*Luxury Townhomes & Condos are nearby.

Address: 2829 Reagan Street, Dallas, TX 75219

Price: $1,150,000

For more information, please contact Sharon Hodnett at 817-994-7152 or sharon@teamhodnett.com

Sharon Hodnett is the exclusive agent representing the Southlake, Texas real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

Photos courtesy of Sharon Hodnett 

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TEXAS STYLE LIVING without the long drive to the country! The property sits on 1 acre in Southlake with large trees, covered outdoor living & kitchen, heated pool & spa, fully lit Sport Court, open patio with fireplace, RV parking & 3-story 6,523 sq. ft. home featuring wood & stone accents thru out. WALKOUT BASEMENT level is everything you would dream a basement in Texas could be! 10' projector screen in a huge game room with kitchenette area, separate pool room, exercise room, laundry room with 3 story laundry chute, full bath & possible 6th bedroom. Master bed on the main level with gas fireplace, heated floors in master bath, custom closet system. 4 large bedrooms on the top floor, 1 bedroom with custom cabinets & desk. Sports Court is 60 x 30. See supplements for a more complete list of property features and updates! The water source is a community well. The survey and T-47 are provided. Light bulbs convey with the full price offer, approximate value is $4000, work with Alexa. No pets in the home for 10 years. Buyer and Buyer's agent to verify measurements, schools, and all information herein.

Address: 3225 Crescent Drive, Southlake TX 76092

Price: $1,250,000

For more information, please contact Sharon Hodnett at 817-994-7152 or sharon@teamhodnett.com

Sharon Hodnett is the exclusive agent representing the Southlake, Texas real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

Photos courtesy of Sharon Hodnett 

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55 S Longspur Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380 | $2,775,000 | Listed by Mike Seder

Magnificent Home In The Heart of The Woodlands 

This gorgeous gated estate sits atop 1.072 acres in Grogan's Point overlooking the 13th hole of The Oaks Golf Course. The home features stunning antique wood floors and finishes, soaring ceilings, four fireplaces, a cozy team room and designer kitchen. This is a golf enthusiast's dream home with extensive landscaping, waterfall and serene river surrounding the fabulous pool.

362 Thompson Heights Drive, Denison, TX 75020 | $6,750,000 | Listed by Mike Brodie

Jaw-Dropping Legacy Lakefront Estate 

This jaw-dropping Dallas estate features unparalleled lake views from almost every room, a professional-grade indoor and outdoor kitchen, a helipad, pier and a boathouse, this lakeside property is designed to maximize entertaining, indoor-outdoor living and sunset views.

Price and address available upon request | Listed by Jennifer Welch

Exquisite Lake Austin Home 

With privacy, views, cutting edge technology and exquisite design, this remarkable gated estate will set the bar for Lake Austin properties. Ames Design Build used the best of everything to create an architectural masterpiece in a waterfront setting. This to be built modern masterpiece is situated on 2.4 pristine acres with thoughtful, manicured landscaping. Directly across the 105 feet of Lake Austin frontage, is a nature preserve, which enhances the property’s privacy and tranquility.

10127 Ferndale Road, Dallas, TX 75238 | $899,000 | Listed by Sharon Hodnett

Serene Dallas French Country Estate 

This French country estate offers quality throughout with state-of-the-art finishes and design. The property sits atop a half-acre lot and features a loft music room, game room, bouns craft room, a fireplace and wet bar.

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French country estate. Canopy of trees protect home with Austin Stone construction. Quality throughout, low maintenance. Second-car drive through garage, half acre lot. Three fireplaces, hearth room with fireplace, wood beam accents and hand scraped hardwoods, vaulted ceiling at kitchen. Wood casement crank windows, kitchen-viking double ovens, decor far cook top, subzero fridge, granite counters, and back splash. Guest spot with bath and master down, loft music room, game room, bonus craft room, two beds, family room with fireplace, and wet bar, sun room with Pennsylvania blue stone study.

Address: 10127 Ferndale Road, Dallas, TX 75238

Price: $899,000

For more information, please contact Sharon Hodnett at 817-994-7152 or sharon@teamhodnett.com

Sharon Hodnett is the exclusive agent representing the Southlake, Texas real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

Photos courtesy of Sharon Hodnett 

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Address: 8310 Midway Road, Dallas 75209-2834

Price:$1,880,000

For more information, please contact Sharon Hodnett at 817-994-7152 sharon@teamhodnett.com

Sharon Hodnett is the exclusive agent representing the Southlake, Texas real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

Photos courtesy of Sharon Hodnett 

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Sharon Hodnett, a prominent broker in Dallas – Fort Worth and a Haute Residence partner, representing the Southlake area, said that pre-listing appraisals, conducted by an independent third party, provide a valuable “second opinion,” divorced from agents’ faculties to set the right price.

More than a mere price gauge, a pre-listing appraisal could reveal matters such as erroneous square footage that often plague permits at government agencies. In doing so, it offers an accurate estimate of property taxes.

Wielded as a credibility stamp for an MLS presentation, an initial appraisal “gives the buyer a warm, fuzzy and confident feeling that there will be no appraisal value issues when the lender of choice orders and completes the appraisal for a loan,” Hodnett said.

Sellers are also poised to benefit from completing an evaluation on their residences before putting them on the market. Knowing the true value of a home thwarts the common mistake of setting an exorbitant asking price, which frequently leads to languishing listings.

“A home that is not appraised can sit on the market and get ‘stale,’ much like stale bread at the grocery store,” said Hodnett. “No one wants stale bread and no one wants a ‘stale’ or overprice home.”

A house that consistently fails to find a new owner could also invite concerns about potential flaws. Even if such do not exist, once a stigma of perceived deficiencies engulfs a home, it is hard to repel. It could also trigger requests for price reductions.

“‘If I buy it, I need to buy it at a discount because I may not be able to sell in a timely manner, either, if I purchase the home’,” Hodnett said, exemplifying the thoughts that race in prospective buyers’ mind.

To put it succinctly, a pre-listing appraisal could be a deal maker – and Hodnett regularly advises clients to takes advantage of it in the right circumstances. Thus, combined with her marketing acumen, it comes as a little surprise that her listings close faster and secure higher prices than those of other agents.

“I would highly suggest them, especially if there is a large range of prices and values,” said Hodnett. “If all agents knew how to properly price a home, we would not have so many sitting on the market for extended amounts of time.”

Sharon Hodnett is the real estate agent exclusively representing the Southlake, Texas market as a part of the Haute Residence real estate network. View all of her listings here. 

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With five bedrooms, five full/ two half baths, three living, and two dining areas, this retreat is magnificent at 7,832 square feet! Like any good fairy tale - this residence is filled with dramatic allure. Grand columns flank the entry to the front of the home and the fantasy begins upon entering through the over nine-foot wrought iron and textured glass double doors. As you enter the home the entryway is dramatic with a 24-foot ceiling and dome. The sweeping staircase with wrought iron details lead upwards to the second floor balcony where the guest bedrooms each have private baths.

The kitchen is reminiscent of Beauty & The Beast with a grand fireplace of granite, travertine, and stone. Other impressive features are the curved granite bar and copper sink. Any level of chef will enjoy the double ovens, double sinks, double ovens and five burner gas cook-top. The walk-in pantry has the storage many chefs only dream of, but like most stories with happy endings, this kitchen also offers a butler’s pantry. With incredible design elements, and attention to detail - not only is the mill work on the cabinetry gorgeous in the kitchen, it also provides an abundance of storage.

A breakfast bar and nearby breakfast nook provide plenty of seating, but also allows all residents to be in close proximity while preparing for meal time. In the nearby living space, the floor to ceiling stone fireplace adjacent to the breakfast nook will provide the extra needed warmth to fill any lulls in good conversation. Another stunning feature in this area is the massive floor to ceiling window that allows incredible amounts of light into the space, but also allows you to enjoy the courtyard area.

On the other side of the beautiful floor to ceiling stone fireplace is a casual sitting area with custom built-ins, that again have incredible attention to detail paid in the mill-work and hand finished stain accents. A beautiful travertine floor leads to another wall of floor-to-ceiling windows that provide a breathtaking view of the heavily treed green space. Behind this living area you will find a curved bar with gorgeous rich toned granite. Fully stocked, this bar will rival the most elite cafe with its incredible storage, built in fridge, and ice maker.

After enjoying your evening meal, you can retreat to the two-story library with added Turret Room. The stained glass decorative window that fills the library ceiling offers glorious light no matter the time of day. A grand fireplace, again a vision from a timeless fairy tale, is a work of art. With its carved details and motifs this impressive pieces stands at least 6 feet tall and just as wide. With ample built-ins on both levels - you can enjoy your collection of narratives sitting in front of the fire or gazing down from the balcony above.

The master suite will take the homeowner to another time and place with features such as a grand, cast floor to ceiling fireplace. The warm toned hardwood floors accentuate a seemingly endless space and the suite includes a door to the property which leads to an outdoor patio and fireplace.

The master bath is complete with another fireplace so that you can enjoy a truly tranquil spa like experience in the bath. The shower has multiple jets to simulate the most luxurious massage.

A beautifully landscaped outdoor space is one of the final areas to enjoy at this retreat. With a gorgeous curved arch covered patio an intimate gathering or large gala can be enjoyed outdoors. The final piece of magic in this fairy tale? The 7 car garage is air conditioned. Welcome home.

Address: 4600 Stafford Drive, Colleyville, TX 76034

Price: $1,600,000

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 6

View the listing here.

For more information contact Sharon Hodnett at 817-994-7152 or sharon@teamhodnett.com.

Sharon Hodnett is the real estate agent exclusively representing the Southlake, Texas market as a part of the Haute Residence real estate network. View all of her listings here. 

Images courtesy of Sharon Hodnett

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