5747 Charlestown Drive Dallas TX 75230 MLS #21195116

This remarkable newly built home on the estate sized block of Melshire Estates of Preston Hollow offers a rare opportunity to own the epitome of an architecturally significant, high-quality custom build without the brain damage, time &#38' incremental cost to one new owner. Drawing from the colonial homes of Sri Lanka, India, &#38' Singapore —filtered through the lens of celebrated architects like Geoffrey Bawa and Ed Tuttle—this home balances global influence with modern amenities. Rather than presenting a single structure, the home forms a village of asymmetrical structures around a private courtyard, evoking the organic character of historic harbor towns where buildings evolved over time into intimate architectural compounds. AIA architects Tommy Upchurch, Todd Hamilton, and D&#39'Jelma C. Perkinson, Scott Marek, with interiors by Shawna Kuykendall, worked together to create this stunning home. The approach begins with a collection of lighted Cypress trees, providing privacy and beauty, the first introduction to a thoughtfully executed landscape design by Christa McCall from Paper Kites. At heart of the home is a dramatic cathedral pavilion where the commercially equipped kitchen, informal dining &#38' living area come together beneath vaulted trusses. Broad walls of glass open to patios &#38' courtyards within a walled &#38' fenced cocoon, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection with ultimate privacy. The owner’s suite offers a spa-like escape featuring Santos Rosewood cabinetry, backlit Opal stone vanity, a soaking tub overlooking a private courtyard, and separate walk-in closets. The second level includes three of four additional bedroom suites with terrazzo baths, a yoga &#38' exercise room, &#38' a spacious informal living or game room that opens to front &#38' rear balconies overlooking the courtyard below. Inspired by centuries of global architecture yet designed for modern living, this extraordinary residence offers a rare combination of craftsmanship, history, &#38' contemporary luxury.