Surrounded by other large properties, 10660 Strait Lane offers the combination of heavily treed acreage and expensive improvements that has made Strait Lane one of the most desirable addresses in Dallas. A private setting from the street provided by a long approach to the home's entrance and mature plantings along the property lines, this gated 4.697 acre estate reflects the creative genius of its owners. Constructed of impeccable quality in 2001 with choices such as the thick stucco walls and metal roofing, the structure was built to last generations. The style defies simple characterization. It is a bold design that uses strong colors, distinctive and delightful floor and ceiling finishes, perhaps it's Italian or modern or Southwestern. Looking beyond the artistic flair, one would be rewarded by understanding that the house features a fantastic floor plan and has excellent sitting on the land. Well proportioned entertaining spaces have excellent flow and take full advantage of gorgeous views of the grounds through large contemporary windows. Stepping down into the living room feels comfortable, and it features a beautifully paneled grid ceiling with a large limestone fireplace as a focal point. The next room is a large den with sweeping views of the grounds and then an adjacent library with floor to ceiling bookshelves. The sun room with expansive walls of windows is connected to the main living areas by two galleries for art, all with hand painted wood ceilings. The formal dining room is barrel-vaulted with a tile ceiling and offers an exciting connection to the wine room through glass walls. The amazing kitchen could be the envy of most restaurants in town, and no surprise as the owner has developed restaurants for years. Numerous commercial-grade appliances that would not be found in a typical residential kitchen, such as banks of Traulsen refrigerators and freezers, and a Vulcan oven and stove, combine with stainless steel cabinets, long stretches of stainless counters, and a massive walk-in pantry. The kitchen and breakfast room continue with the bright personality and character of the entire home, with the recurring hand-painted wood ceiling and a cheery round banquet. Connected to the kitchen by French doors are two lengthy covered loggias centered by a large covered veranda with a cathedral style wood planked ceiling, a fireplace and incredible views through a series of archways. A climate-controlled pavilion gives four different views of the grounds. All bedrooms are on the second floor of the home. A superb master wing includes two bedrooms and two baths, den and exercise room. The master bedroom feels like a tree house and features a wood planked vaulted ceiling and tumbled marble floor. Luxurious and sumptuous, the bath provides an enormous walk in shower and roomy vanities. The two-story barrel vaulted master closet is 18 feet floor to ceiling and seems more like the showroom for a luxury couturier than a closet. Also in this wing is a family room with a brick fireplace and another one of the home's intricate hand-painted ceilings, this time with a series of large beams. Off the family room is a study nook with a wet bar, and a nice sized exercise room. The second bedroom, designed for a child, delights with a loft space and vaulted ceiling. There are four guestrooms plus two additional bedrooms in the connected apartment, each with its own private bath. Three sets of stairs allow for flexibility, the master, guest and apartment areas may each be segregated or not. The apartment has a separate entrance from one of the garages. It includes a kitchen, sitting room, an expansive third floor bonus room and is divided from the main bedrooms by an office and oversized art studio. Boasting a private lake with fountains, waterfalls and a creek side setting, the resort-like property offers something for every occasion: multiple outdoor living and entertaining areas, a glass-tiled pool and spa, a tennis court, and a jogging track that circumnavigates the grounds. There is even a whimsical tree house/overlook at the creek. On the northeast corner of the property near the creek, a large pavilion with a pizza oven is perfect for hosting outdoor parties and gatherings. At night the lighting in the mature forest of trees allows for a gentle moonlit ambiance. The property offers plenty of room for parking, including garage parking for four cars, a large circle drive, and a service entrance with a secondary lot. There is also a large garage and storage room at the rear of the property that is being used by grounds-keeping crews, which can double as a catering staging area. The sale of this property represents a rare opportunity to own this much acreage in the heart of Dallas. It is truly a remarkable oasis in the city. Contact Claire Dewar for showings at 214-808-6045 or cdewar@briggsfreeman.com. refer to mls:11489710