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5205 Park Lane, Dallas, TX 75220
Private Sale
- Beds 4
- Baths 5.2
- SqFt 11,331 TBV
- Lot 2.3 Acres TBV
- Year Built 2000
- Schools Dallas ISD
Amenities Include
Formals | Family Room | Library | Wine Room | Craft Room | Office | Fitness Room | Elevator | Pool | Cabana | Covered Veranda | 3 Car Carport
PARK LANE’S DEFINITIVE GATED ESTATE, OFFERED FOR THE FIRST TIME
Commanding 2.3 acres at the most distinguished corner in Preston Hollow, 5205 Park Lane arrives at market for the very first time in its history. An 11,331-square-foot residence of singular provenance. Set where Park Lane meets Ravine at one of Dallas' most irreplaceable intersections.
Shaped by the masterful landscape architecture of Naud Burnett, the property announces itself through a sweeping driveway canopied by a cathedral of mature live oaks. Fully secluded on all sides, the grounds offer absolute privacy beyond the gated entry. Manicured hedging and stone pathways compose each sightline with intention. The flagstone walkup leads to the iron front door, its design drawn from the grandeur of a private Roman estate, setting the tone for everything within.
Inside, limestone floors anchor the entry with quiet authority, giving way to rich walnut throughout. The home's proportions are exceptional: its scale perfectly calibrated, its architectural confidence unmistakable. Mantles sourced from France grace the principal rooms, and many of the custom doors throughout carry 19th-century provenance, each one a considered acquisition woven into the fabric of daily life.
A paneled library with a wet bar opens to the adjacent gardens, designed equally for contemplation and convivial pleasure. The formal dining room stands apart, its walls dressed entirely in French-imported paneling, three magnificent mirrors amplifying the grandeur within. The living room beside it speaks to the home's innate sense of restraint, where scale and elegance hold perfect conversation.
The family room forms the heart of the residence, its dramatic windows dissolving the boundary between interior and the covered veranda.
The kitchen is a professional-grade culinary suite with an indoor grill, built-in deep fryers, and dual dishwashers. Custom cabinetry in warm wood frames a center island of considerable scale, its stone surfaces carrying the refined finish the home demands. An elevator off the kitchen provides effortless movement between floors. Adjacent, the butler's pantry delivers ample storage, a warming drawer, and a dedicated silver closet — a nod to the residence's heritage of distinguished hospitality. The wine room holds more than 5,000 bottles in climate-controlled conditions.
Steps away, the outdoor kitchen rises to the same standard, outfitted with a custom wood-burning oven and open-fire cooking station that carries the gastronomic experience into the open air.
Upstairs, the primary suite unfolds as a sanctuary unto itself, appointed with celadon built-ins, a sitting area, a dedicated dressing room, and vanity views that sweep across the property. His and hers bathrooms are accompanied by exceptional closets, among the most lavishly appointed dressing spaces in the city. A coffee bar and private balcony round out the retreat. Three further bedrooms, each with an ensuite bath, accommodate family and guests with equal care. A fitness room, craft room, and staff office complete the upper level.
From the veranda, a quatrefoil-shaped pool echoes the limestone geometry of the entry, its form completing the home's architectural dialogue from threshold to terrace. An expansive terrace stretches alongside, set for entertaining at any scale. The pool cabana offers a kitchenette, bath, and additional storage below.
Stone pathways curve through emerald lawns to hidden corners and secret gardens, the full expression of a landscape masterfully composed. 5205 Park Lane is not simply a home. It is a legacy property of rare pedigree, arriving at market for the first time, set in the heart of Preston Hollow, where uncompromised privacy and proximity to Dallas' finest dining, culture, and commerce coexist in remarkable balance. A world unto itself — without precedent, and without equal.
The Neighborhood: Preston Hollow
You don't expect to find a "hollow" positioned squarely in the middle of a large metropolitan city proper. Which is exactly why Preston Hollow is such a delightful surprise to all who happen upon this North Dallas treasure for the first time.
Like a hollow's definition suggests, this roughly three-square-mile neighborhood actually does contain a "heavily wooded area" punctuated with rambling tributaries (from Bachman Creek) and gently rolling hills. No wonder so many of Dallas' oldest and most notable families settled here. They understood what prime real estate it was – and would be for decades to come. Local lore holds (and some city records confirm) that in its earliest days, this former Texas town was the site of cotton fields, dairy farms and even buffalo hunting. It was annexed by Dallas in 1945 to take advantage of much-needed city services, but has retained many of its original town-like qualities despite the meteoric rise of North Dallas around it.
A drive down any street in Preston Hollow offers newcomers an instant glimpse into its unique makeup. Before you even meet a resident, the variety of architectural styles gives you much of the information you need to know about the kinds of people that call this esteemed North Dallas neighborhood home. Sprawling 1950s ranch-style homes dwell side by side with recently constructed modern marvels and more traditional mansions that can't be seen from the road. As you meander the often curbless streets, passing young families out riding bikes and empty nesters walking dogs, the vision starts to become more clear. And you picture yourself living your new life here.
Many of these current residents were drawn to Preston Hollow homes for the same reasons you will be:
- The location is unbeatable. It's essentially bounded by Northwest Highway, Inwood, Hillcrest and Royal, and split by Preston Road. The Dallas North Tollway and US-75 (Central Expressway) are easily accessible. And shopping centers Preston Center and Preston Royal, along with the Southwest's most renowned mall, NorthPark, are less than 10 minutes from anywhere, making "quick trips" truly quick.
- Generously sized lots with mature, well-cared-for landscapes provide endless hide-and-seek and exploration opportunities that stick with young minds well into adulthood. A smattering of city parks indulges any other needs for recreational outlets.
- Local public schools, including the highly-ranked Preston Hollow Elementary, and an abundance of nearby private schools give additional options for building a solid educational foundation.
There is also a palpable pride of ownership that entices future residents to consider Preston Hollow real estate. Living among like-minded homeowners means the traditions of excellence started by Preston Hollow's founders so many generations ago, will be passed on to the many generations to come.