7040 Hill Forest Drive, Dallas, Texas

$3,900,000 (Last Listing Price)

0.37 Acres
10,836 Sqft.
6 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
Built in 1999
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Welcome to this stunning custom home, an exceptional estate in gated Lake Forest, in the heart of Preston Hollow. This luxury community offers an array of amenities, including 24-7 guard-gated security, community pool, walking and running trails, lakes and creeks, pickleball & tennis courts, neighborhood events and clubs, plus dog park & serene natural surroundings, with over 170 acres of lush, tree-filled grounds and four manned gates. Situated on an oversized lot, this home enjoys unmatched privacy with picturesque lake and creek views from most rooms. The grand and elegant interiors include on the first floor a welcoming foyer with a rounded staircase leading to the second floor, spacious formal dining room, paneled library with a fireplace, expansive great room with vaulted, beamed ceilings, seamlessly flowing into the kitchen and breakfast area and bright morning room with walls of windows overlooking the creek. The luxurious first floor primary suite includes sitting area with fireplace, dual walk-in closets & spa-like bath. There is a mirrored exercise room within the primary suite that includes a sauna. Also downstairs is a paneled study with built-in bookcases, wet bar with storage, and two powder baths. The spacious and versatile upstairs includes four en-suite bedrooms, including one that could serve as a secondary primary suite, and one currently used as second office, plus game room with a full bath and media room with projection equipment. This home also has a unique basement with another bedroom suite with private balcony to nature, and an oversized flex space, encased in concrete—perfect for a storm shelter or any number of uses. Additional highlights include elevator to all three floors, a 4 car garage, numerous updates, including to the kitchen and primary bath, and a peaceful, secure and truly one of a kind home. This is a Wow – an elegant retreat offering security, luxury, privacy, and amenities in the center of Dallas!

School District: Dallas ISD

Dallas MLS #: 20817333

Representing the Seller: Listing Agent Susan Baldwin; Listing Office: Allie Beth Allman & Assoc.

For further information on this home and the Dallas real estate market, contact real estate broker Douglas Newby. 214.522.1000

Property Overview

  • Listing Price: $3,900,000
  • MLS ID: 20817333
  • Status: Sold
  • Days on Market: 80
  • Updated: 5/2/2025
  • Previous Status: For Sale
  • MLS Start Date: 2/11/2025

Property History

  • Current Listing: $3,900,000

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Full Baths: 7
  • Half Baths: 2
  • Interior Features:

    Built-in Features

    Built-in Wine Cooler

    Cathedral Ceiling(s)

    Cedar Closet(s)

    Central Vacuum

    Chandelier

    Decorative Lighting

    Double Vanity

    Eat-in Kitchen

    Elevator

    Flat Screen Wiring

    Granite Counters

    High Speed Internet Available

    In-Law Suite Floorplan

    Kitchen Island

    Multiple Staircases

    Natural Woodwork

    Open Floorplan

    Paneling

    Pantry

    Sound System Wiring

    Vaulted Ceiling(s)

    Wainscoting

    Walk-In Closet(s)

    Wet Bar

    Second Primary Bedroom

  • Flooring:

    Carpet

    Marble

    Wood

Parking

  • Parking Features:

    Additional Parking

    Circular Driveway

    Garage

    Garage Door Opener

    Garage Double Door

    Garage Faces Front

    Kitchen Level

    Oversized

    Private

    Secured

Location

  • County: Dallas
  • Directions: Located in gated Lake Forest, at the northeast corner of Hillcrest and Forest. Please enter through the Hillcrest gate. The home is straight through the gates, turn right on Hill Forest, and the home is the first on the right.

Community

  • Home Owners Association: Mandatory

School Information

  • School District: Dallas ISD
  • Elementary School: Kramer
  • Middle School: Benjamin Franklin
  • High School: Hillcrest

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating/Cooling:

    Central

    Natural Gas

    Zoned

Utilities

  • Utility Description:

    City Sewer

    City Water

    Concrete

    Curbs

    Electricity Available

    Individual Gas Meter

    Individual Water Meter

    Natural Gas Available

    Phone Available

    Private Road

    Sewer Available

    Sidewalk

    Underground Utilities

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.37
  • Lot Size (Sqft.): 16,117.2
  • Lot Description:

    Adjacent to Greenbelt

    Corner Lot

    Greenbelt

    Hilly

    Irregular Lot

    Landscaped

    Lrg. Backyard Grass

    Many Trees

    Park View

    Sprinkler System

    Subdivision

    Water/Lake View

  • Fencing (Description):

    Wrought Iron

Financial Considerations

  • Price per Sqft.: $360
  • Price per Acre: $10,540,541
  • For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale

Disclosures & Reports

  • APN: 007462000B16A0000
  • Block: B/7462

Contact Realtor Douglas Newby for Insights on Property for Sale

Douglas Newby represents clients with Dallas estate homes, architect designed homes and modern homes. Call: 214.522.1000 Text: 214.505.9999

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