Texas Real Estate Royalty: Inside the $200 Million Portfolio of North Texas’ Most Exclusive Homes

Source: Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty

Reported By: Matthew Kennedy

May 19th, 2025 – In the ever-elevating world of Texas luxury real estate, a single brokerage has unveiled a collection that reads like a who’s who of architectural opulence. Curated by Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, this spring’s eight most expensive listings across North Texas total nearly $200 million—and each property tells its own extravagant story. From baronial estates to skyline penthouses, these residences are more than addresses; they’re statements of lifestyle, legacy, and design ambition.

Here’s a closer look at the brokerage’s top-tier listings—and the details that make them worthy of their price tags.

Spanning a staggering 27,092 square feet across 15.69 acres, the Crespi Estate is a landmark of scale and significance. With architecture expanded by Peter Marino, this 10-bedroom, Gilded Age-style residence includes a ballroom, conservatory, glass elevator, float tank, and dual wine rooms. The grounds elevate the estate’s grandeur even further with a helipad, tennis court, bocce court, guesthouse, and pool house. Described as “greater than Gatsby,” this is as close as Texas comes to Versailles.

This four-level English-style manor offers 20,485 square feet of detailed craftsmanship and stately scale. The grand staircase leads to a showstopping two-story great room adorned with hand-carved walnut paneling and bespoke bookcases. A catering kitchen tucked into the basement, along with numerous formal living and dining areas, underscores the property’s intent for both entertaining and everyday luxury.

A marriage of European elegance, this 23,114-square-foot home boasts reclaimed limestone flooring from French châteaux and a design that fuses Italian symmetry with French charm. With six bedrooms, four laundry rooms, two offices, a Champagne-and-wine room, and a commercial-grade elevator, it’s an estate built for the connoisseur who values both utility and artistry.

Sitting atop the HALL Arts Residences, this full-floor penthouse sprawls across 7,688 square feet. Glass walls and 14-foot ceilings frame dramatic views of the Dallas Arts District, while interior features include 12-foot pocket doors, two fireplaces, a wine cellar, and a grand primary suite. The space was designed with both collectors and cosmopolitans in mind.

Debuting in late 2025, this 5,130-square-foot penthouse promises one of the city’s most coveted rooftop sanctuaries. Soaring ceilings and a chef-grade kitchen pair with an outdoor private pool and trellised seating area, offering a sky-high escape that merges indoor sophistication with open-air serenity.

This 13,611-square-foot estate channels Mediterranean warmth with modern amenities. Inside, find a two-story office, golf simulator, and a gym outfitted with a fireplace. Outside, a putting green and dual pools are divided by a fire-and-waterfall feature, adding drama and leisure to this Westlake retreat.

Slated for summer 2025 completion, this 6,925-square-foot residence blends French-inspired architecture with modern Texas luxury. Highlights include a game room, office, elevator, full bar, and a backyard complete with a spa, pool, and tanning ledge. It’s an elevated take on transitional style—refined but never restrained.

Set on 9.75 acres, Willow Wood Horse Farm reimagines the equestrian estate with a sleek, modernist aesthetic. The 4,353-square-foot home features a glass-and-steel spiral staircase, a rooftop viewing room, and a subterranean cinema. The property’s grounds include a koi pond, saltwater pool, horse barn, and riding arena—proving that luxury and lifestyle can coexist beautifully.