7040 Hill Forest Drive, Dallas, Texas
$3,900,000 (Last Listing Price)
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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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