Built in 2010 in Dallas, this custom Tuscan villa is an updated version of a Mediterranean style of home. The materials used in this construction are modern sizes of traditional elements found in villas. It is constructed of Leuders and Grandberry Stone, and incorporates exposed brick and finished walls throughout the inside, which complements the exterior look and feel. The overhangs, the barrel-tile roof, and the faux balcony are a nod to Lakewood construction.
Our client was gracious enough to share some beautiful words with us about their experience working with English Heritage Homes of Texas:
Working with Marcus really made the home building process smooth. His recommendations were based on creating a well built home out of quality materials. We would highly recommend Marcus and his team for your project.
- The vaulted entry way is flanked with hand-hewn beams across the ceiling and an antique light fixture.
- The staircase has hand-forged metal railing, and underneath the staircase is a graceful arch that leads from the entry to the living room.
- The living room has hand-hewn beams across the ceiling.
- The stone and wood fireplace was made to match the exterior of the home.
- The arch between the living room and kitchen has a beautiful brick surround.
- The kitchen has a terra cotta stone floor, hand-painted backsplash tiles, and antiqued-painted cabinets.
- The base of the center island is made of stained wood and the counter top is marble.
- The vented hood is constructed of brick and wood.
- The kitchen has a built-in desk with office storage.
- The dining room has venetian plaster walls, stained trim, stained box beams, transom windows, and wide-planked, hand-scraped floors.
- The floors and walls of the master bath are large pieces of hewn limestone.
- The master bath has a free-standing copper bath tub, a vessel sink, antiqued mirrors, and ornate lanterns.
- The guest bath has a banded-tile floor with banding, all stained trim, and a hexagonal wood window.
- The cabinets are an antique style and coordinate with the 1930s light fixture.
- The exterior of the home is a mix of Leuders and Grandberry stone with brick insets in the stone.
- The front door is double stained and the metal-clad wood windows are color fast so they will not fade or require paint.
- The overhang of the home mimics the style of the Swiss Avenue with double corbels over-sized overhand.
- The back porch has an outside fireplace, and the trellis covering the porch shows the wisteria that grows over the house.
