Upon approaching the grand entrance of 1010 Wendy Lane, the most striking feature immediately commands attention: a magnificent expanse of shimmering water. Even through the stately gate to this secluded property, located approximately 21 miles north of Preston Hollow, the sheer scale of the estate’s aquatic offerings is breathtaking. Encompassing over 18 meticulously maintained acres, this distinguished property boasts a rich topography, adorned with countless mature trees that create a serene, private canopy. At its heart lies a freshly recirculated, three-quarters-of-an-acre pond, abundantly stocked with an impressive variety of fish — massive specimens, all thriving for catch-and-release sport.
Stepping onto this remarkable North Texas estate immediately evokes the exclusive tranquility and refined recreational opportunities found in world-renowned luxury retreats, such as Martis Camp in Lake Tahoe or Promontory in Utah. It’s a testament to thoughtful design and unparalleled amenities, offering a lifestyle that transcends the ordinary.
“This is more than just a home; it’s a destination where unforgettable family gatherings and even intimate corporate retreats can flourish,” enthusiastically shares listing agent Karen Cuskey Hartman with Coldwell Banker DFW. “It’s truly like enjoying a mini family vacation every single day. Picture the magic of a special family event or a cherished celebration culminating in a gourmet dinner right beside the Main Pond, with fish playfully leaping from the water. A complete, fully-equipped kitchen, strategically located next to the private dock, ensures effortless preparation and serving for any occasion, transforming every meal into an event.”
The current owners, Cuskey elaborates, cherish their residence precisely because it offers such profound comfort, unwavering privacy, and an extraordinary array of options for gatherings of any scale, from intimate family moments to grand celebrations. This is a home designed for living, loving, and creating lasting memories.
For the family that thrives on shared experiences and outdoor enjoyment, the estate provides endless opportunities. A kayak and paddleboard are conveniently tethered to the private dock, inviting spontaneous adventures on the tranquil waters. As the evenings draw in or cooler weather arrives, a beautifully crafted outdoor fire pit offers a warm, inviting glow, perfect for storytelling and s’mores. A unique highlight is the pond’s residents: the fish are all pellet-food trained and fed with such regularity that they instinctively know when dinner time approaches, creating an interactive and delightful experience for all ages.
“The fish truly make their hunger known, adding a charming, lively element to the property!” Hartman adds with a smile. “Engaging in catch-and-release fishing in the generously stocked pond can easily become a cherished family ritual, creating bonds and memories that endure. Complement this with tranquil sunset Happy Hours enjoyed under the natural canopy of mature trees, and you have a perfect recipe for relaxation and connection.”
This is the essence of 1010 Wendy Lane – an unparalleled home, a sprawling estate, and a private retreat unlike any other found across the expansive landscape of North Texas. Strategically positioned within the welcoming, family-friendly community of Lucas, residents benefit from access to the highly-rated Lovejoy public schools, renowned for their academic excellence. Lucas is known for its commitment to space and privacy, requiring a minimum of one acre for home building; this exceptional property, however, offers a sprawling 18 acres, providing boundless opportunities for privacy, recreation, and expansion.
The estate is a veritable playground, providing a myriad of engaging activities for family members and friends alike. It goes without saying that during any period of extended time at home, such as a quarantine, the notion of boredom would simply be an impossibility within the abundant offerings of this magnificent property. Every day presents a new opportunity for adventure, relaxation, or celebration.
Consider it your personal Waterworld: in addition to the aforementioned main pond, the property proudly features a second tranquil pond, further enhancing its natural beauty and recreational potential.
A Private Sports Oasis: Field of Dreams, Times Two
Beyond its captivating water features, 1010 Wendy Lane truly shines as a private sports complex, offering amenities that cater to every athletic passion. The crown jewel for sports enthusiasts is undoubtedly the professional-grade, regulation turf baseball field. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, it features an adjustable mound and baselines, authentic dugouts, and covered seating areas that comfortably accommodate spectators, complete with dedicated spaces for lawn chairs and coolers. Imagine hosting spirited semi-private family tournaments, school baseball games, or even charitable fundraisers right within the privacy of your own expansive backyard. This sprawling area also offers ample room for the future addition of guest casitas, further expanding the estate’s potential for hospitality.
Should baseball not be your primary passion, the estate ensures diverse athletic pursuits. A short stroll leads to the fully fenced-in sports court, a versatile arena equipped for a variety of activities. Here, you’ll find a regulation basketball court, perfect for competitive games or casual shooting practice, alongside a state-of-the-art batting cage, allowing budding athletes to hone their skills. Thoughtful touches, such as custom coolers integrated into the seating, ensure refreshments are always within easy reach, enhancing the overall experience.
For those seeking a more relaxed yet engaging pastime, the canopied putting green offers a sophisticated escape. Surrounded by yet another inviting fire pit, designed for enjoyment during cooler weather, this area boasts a luxurious heated stone floor surround. It’s an ideal setting for practicing your short game, unwinding with an evening cocktail, or simply enjoying the tranquil ambiance under the stars.
Perhaps the ultimate expression of serenity on this remarkable property is the opportunity to simply meander and explore its expansive grounds. A meticulously crafted, stream-like “lazy river” gently winds its way through the many mature trees and perfected landscaping, inviting leisurely strolls and moments of quiet contemplation. This enchanting water feature connects diverse parts of the property, showcasing countless trees, vibrant shrubs, and meticulously chosen flowers, creating a truly immersive and picturesque natural environment.
The Main House: A Masterpiece of Luxury Living
Custom built in 2015 by the renowned luxury home builder Mark Smith, the main residence at 1010 Wendy Lane is an architectural masterpiece designed for sophisticated living, all gracefully situated on a single, expansive floor. Spanning an impressive 8,434 square feet, this thoughtfully laid-out home features a dedicated master wing (a sanctuary that truly must be seen to be believed), a spacious children’s wing ensuring privacy and comfort, and a massive game room. This entertainment hub boasts seamless access to the expansive deck surrounding the breathtaking 85,000-gallon resort-style pool, creating an effortless transition between indoor and outdoor leisure.
The home generously offers five exquisitely appointed en suite bedrooms, each redefining the concept of luxury and personal space. A word about these en-suites: they present an entirely new definition of spaciousness and opulence. We are talking about showers so vast they rival the size of a Highland Park laundry room, offering an unparalleled spa-like experience. One of these versatile bedrooms is perfectly suited for conversion into a sophisticated home office or private study, catering to contemporary needs.
In addition to the five full baths, there are three conveniently located half baths throughout the residence. The robust four-car garage offers ample space for vehicles, ingeniously designed with a three-car section and a separate single bay, which is climate-controlled and currently utilized as a professional-grade home gym, providing an ideal space for fitness enthusiasts. Entertainment is further enhanced by a dedicated media room, complete with comprehensive serving facilities, including a refrigerator and microwave, perfect for movie nights or casual gatherings. The grand game room features its own half bath, strategically designed with exterior access to the pool area, ensuring convenience for swimmers. Furthermore, the resort-style pool is complemented by an air-conditioned cabana, offering a cool and comfortable retreat for guests enjoying the outdoors.
In fact, this home has been meticulously designed for ultimate convenience and comfort, ensuring you are never more than five steps away from a restroom facility or ten steps away from a well-appointed kitchen or refreshment station of some sort, reflecting a truly thoughtful and luxurious living experience.
The laundry room, as one would expect in an estate of this caliber, is exceptionally massive, designed for unparalleled efficiency and functionality. It comfortably accommodates two full-sized dryers and an auxiliary refrigerator, providing ample capacity for the demands of a large family or entertaining on a grand scale.
Immaculate Details Everywhere: Unrivaled Craftsmanship and Technology
Every inch of 1010 Wendy Lane reflects an unwavering commitment to luxury, comfort, and state-of-the-art engineering. The property is imbued with countless extra touches of sophistication, architectural integrity, and technological prowess, seamlessly integrated to create an unparalleled living experience. Here is just a sampling of the extraordinary features and amenities that elevate this estate:
- A generously sized, full wet bar, conveniently positioned near the gourmet kitchen, features a highly sought-after Sonic ice machine, perfect for crafting refreshing beverages and entertaining guests with ease.
- The expansive, open-concept kitchen is a chef’s dream, loaded with professional-grade Wolf appliances, dual dishwashers, and dual sinks, all complemented by exquisite Alderwood cabinetry, blending functionality with sophisticated design.
- A thoughtfully designed mudroom offers expansive custom lockers, specifically crafted to be large enough to comfortably store boots, helmets, and other outdoor gear, maintaining a tidy and organized entrance.
- Throughout the home, stunning natural hickory wood floors are beautifully complemented by bespoke Alder trim, creating a warm, inviting, and cohesive aesthetic that speaks to timeless craftsmanship.
- Optimal climate control is ensured by five high-performance Rheem HVAC units, guaranteeing comfort in every season and in every zone of the expansive residence.
- The centerpiece of outdoor entertainment is an impressive 85,000-gallon infinity swimming pool, masterfully designed and constructed by Riverbend Pools, offering a truly resort-style aquatic experience.
- For ultimate relaxation, the property boasts two luxurious hot tubs: one perfectly situated near the main pool area for social enjoyment, and a private second hot tub discreetly located just outside the master bedroom wing, providing a personal spa retreat.
- The main back porch, an ideal space for outdoor living and dining, is equipped with convenient motorized screens, allowing for effortless control over privacy, insect protection, and climate regulation.
- This sophisticated main porch further enhances comfort with a state-of-the-art system that provides heating in winter and cooling in summer, making it a truly year-round outdoor sanctuary.
- Sustainability meets practicality with a private well and two substantial underground rainwater storage tanks, each with a 6,000-gallon capacity, dedicated to efficient and eco-friendly irrigation of the lush grounds.
- Uninterrupted power is guaranteed by a whole-house back-up propane generator, which automatically kicks on within a mere 30 seconds of an outage, providing complete peace of mind.
- The entire property operates as a state-of-the-art Control4 Smart Home, allowing the owner to seamlessly manage and control the estate’s extensive technology system from their cell phone, anywhere in the world.
- Maintaining optimal functionality, the property features two robust septic systems, both thoroughly inspected and completely cleaned in July 2020.
- High-speed internet connectivity is ensured throughout the estate via Big Wave Wireless, supporting all modern digital needs, from remote work to streaming entertainment.
- Beyond the main structures, the property boasts multiple thoughtfully designed outdoor living options, each offering unique views and experiences, perfect for dining, lounging, or social gatherings.
- The pool area is further enhanced by a jet air-cooled swimming cabana, providing a luxurious and comfortable shaded retreat from the sun, ideal for relaxing poolside.
While every inch of this magnificent home’s interior is tastefully amazing — and incidentally, that impressive collection of sport memorabilia art is available for purchase — it is truly the unparalleled exteriors and sprawling grounds that generate so much of the property’s profound interest and unique appeal. Let’s return to the enchanting Upper Pond, a focal point of the outdoor experience.
The crystal-clear waters of the Upper Pond are meticulously stocked with a diverse array of game fish, including robust Blue Catfish, agile Striper, formidable Large Mouth Bass, and vibrant Blue Gill. These specimens are truly ginormous; one notable Blue Catfish recently weighed in at an impressive 15 pounds, promising thrilling catch-and-release fishing experiences for enthusiasts of all ages.
The property’s expansive 18 acres are not just vast but meticulously landscaped, creating a seamless and harmonious flow between the stunning outdoor spaces and the luxurious interiors. Elegant, meandering pathways invite exploration, connecting various features and offering new vistas around every turn, ensuring a constant connection to nature’s beauty.
Imagine casting a line in the incredibly well-stocked pond, complete with its own dedicated outdoor kitchen and a charming cabana – and don’t forget the paddleboards ready for adventure. Follow the gentle cascade of water through a beautifully crafted man-made waterfall as it gracefully flows through the property, winding around a cozy firepit and the manicured putting green, eventually reaching the lower pond where it is efficiently re-circulated, embodying both beauty and sustainability. Then, wander over to your very own “Field of Dreams,” a professional-grade turf baseball field featuring an adjustable mound and baselines, authentic dugouts, and covered seating areas that even include space for comfortable lawn chairs and coolers, perfect for game days or spirited practices.
Let your field day continue without interruption in the fully fenced-in sport courts, a dynamic arena complete with a full-sized basketball court for competitive play, alongside both a pitching cage and a batting cage, offering endless opportunities to hone athletic skills and enjoy active recreation.
In essence, 1010 Wendy Lane offers endless possibilities for safe, secure, and activity-filled living within a truly beautiful and welcoming community. This private North Texas luxury estate, a true resort compound, is listed with Karen Cuskey Hartman for DFW Coldwell Banker for $9.9 million, representing a rare opportunity to own a slice of paradise.
