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French country architecture, Dana Bass interiors, and life facing White Rock Lake Park in Dallas’s Peninsula neighborhood.
Morning coffee on the screened patio. Family swim parties. Walks to a favorite bench for sunset over White Rock Lake. At 9319 East Lake Highlands, the sellers’ memories tell you as much about the home as its architecture.
Completed in 2013 on an oversized, park-facing lot, this French country-inspired Dallas residence pairs substantial craftsmanship with interiors reimagined by Dana Bass Designs. Its first-floor primary suite and thoughtfully connected gathering spaces make everyday living comfortable, while a hidden man cave adds a little intrigue.
The technology has a personal story, too. The seller’s company, Kelltech Systems, customized the home as a showcase for its high-end security, audiovisual, and automation services—bringing sophisticated engineering to a home filled with warmth.
Take the Tour
9319 East Lake Highlands at a glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Dallas’s Peninsula neighborhood, facing White Rock Lake Park |
| Size | 3,482 square feet on 0.267 acre |
| Bedrooms and baths | 4 bedrooms; 3 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom |
| Completed | 2013 |
| Primary suite | First floor |
| Interior design | Extensive renovation with Dana Bass Designs |
| Smart Home Showcase | Customized by Kelltech |
| Integrated technology | Extensive custom security, AV, and automation systems integrated into Control4 for unified control |
| Technology investment | $[TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT AMOUNT] |
| Window shades | Automatic, remote-controlled shades on every window |
| Lighting | Custom designer light fixtures throughout; every recessed can light upgraded to LED in 2023 |
| Generator | Added in 2023 at a reported cost of $20,000 |
| HVAC care | Equipment serviced annually by Classic Air |
| Covered screened patio | Mini-split cooling, built-in heater, custom clear winter panels, firepit, and an automatic awning extending the shaded living area beyond the screened patio |
| Garage comfort | Dedicated split AC unit |
| Available for separate sale | Custom designer furnishings on the first floor, Control4 system, and generator |
French country craftsmanship with an easy flow
A hipped roof and cast-stone window surrounds establish the architectural character. Inside, ten-foot ceilings, solid-core doors, substantial moldings, detailed woodwork, and beautiful floors give the rooms warmth and presence.
The kitchen and adjoining den anchor the gathering spaces, with European-influenced cabinetry, marble counters, and Electrolux ICON appliances. A spacious butler’s pantry connects to the formal dining room, keeping preparation and serving close to the table.
French doors open to a multilevel backyard with a pool and garden setting. Engineered drainage supports the outdoor design, while the concealed man cave offers a retreat with a personality all its own.
What it’s like to live here
A message from the sellers
Coffee and conversation, whatever the season
There are so many favorite spots in and around this home, but we use the covered, screened-in patio most. It’s where we start the day with coffee and conversation—so peaceful and quiet.
A mini-split cools the patio, and a built-in heater keeps it cozy in cooler weather. In winter, we put up our custom clear panels, and the firepit adds warmth and atmosphere. An automatic awning extends the shaded outdoor living area beyond the screened patio, giving us more room to enjoy it.
Our favorite home for gathering
Family cookouts and swim parties are some of our favorite memories. This home has the best living and entertaining arrangement of any home we’ve owned or built.
It feels open without being one giant, undefined space. We appreciate the storage, and the butler’s pantry is our favorite design element.
Making it ours
Before moving in, we completed an extensive renovation with Dana Bass of Dana Bass Designs, incorporating luxury wall coverings and designer fixtures. We built on what the original owners had created and made the home our own.
Dana’s website features our kitchen and dining room, living room and parlor, and half bath. Several spaces received design awards, and Dana can provide those details.
[INSERT CONFIRMED AWARD NAMES, WINNING ROOMS, AND YEARS.]
We added the hidden man cave, a hot tub to the existing pool, and front-porch seating to enjoy the park. More recently, we refreshed the landscaping with new plants, a fountain, and rock walkways on both sides of the property.
Our little Dallas secret
The Peninsula is a hidden gem. Those of us who discovered this little enclave like to keep it a secret—shhhh!
You can be as involved or as private as you wish. There are neighborhood events, a newsletter, and activities at the boathouse and sailing club through membership. An active Facebook group keeps everyone informed about everything from local development to elections.
Trails, neighborhood dinners, and music outside
The White Rock Lake trails, just steps from our front door, are the best part of living here. Walks and bike rides are so easy.
El Vecino is our favorite restaurant—a neighborhood spot everyone seems to love. We’ve also loved Thursday-night concerts at the Dallas Arboretum, picking up a picnic or ordering from the venue. To us, there’s no better place in Dallas to enjoy music outside.
What we’ll miss most
When the White Rock Lake eagles, Nick and Nora, nested across the way near the playground, we walked over to watch their three thriving eaglets. Seeing them in the nest and then learning to fly was remarkable.
We’ll miss the park view, the convenience of the lake, and our walks to the bench for what we consider the best sunset views in Dallas.
Neighborhood imagery near White Rock Lake; not an on-property view.
Behind the design with Dana Bass
[INSERT DANA BASS’S APPROVED QUOTE ABOUT HER VISION FOR THE HOME AND THE SPACES SHE TRANSFORMED.]
— Dana Bass, Dana Bass Designs
See the interiors in Dana Bass Designs’ E. Lake Highlands portfolio.
Nancy Wilson and Karen Cuskey-Hartman
Nancy Wilson and Karen Cuskey-Hartman bring more than 50 years of combined real estate experience to buyers and sellers across East Dallas, including Lakewood and the neighborhoods surrounding White Rock Lake. As residents deeply involved in their community, they offer local knowledge and relationships built over decades. With Coldwell Banker Realty and The Live Local Group, they pair appraisal and advertising expertise with skilled negotiation and personal attention to every detail—showing up before, during, and long after the sale.
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