5431 Edlen Dr, Dallas, TX 75220

Designed by Richard Drummond Davis and built by Randy Hughes, 5431 Edlen Drive draws from the language of the French countryside - its steeply pitched slate roof, limestone details, and herringbone floors reminiscent of a chteau shaped by generations. The owners and architect selected the materials themselves during their many trips to France together. The arrival follows through on that particular significance: a gated circular drive canopied by mature Magnolia trees, a stone-clad front door, and porte-cochre with a discreet entry. Inside, the scale is generous. The family room opens wide, a breakfast nook complements the formal dining room, and the music room - an octagonal bay wrapped in windows - revives the kind of dinner party that ends with someone at the piano. The kitchen anchors daily life with a stainless steel island, exposed beams, custom vent hood, and dedicated wine storage. The old world-inspired library serves as the homes most distinguished focal point. Two stories of hand-crafted millwork draw the eye upward to the chandelier, with shelves climbing to a mezzanine accessible only by an iron spiral staircase. This is the moment the house reveals its full ambition. Upstairs, find a primary suite with a private balcony, his-and-hers closets and lavatories, and three generously sized en-suite bedrooms. The playroom, media room, and balcony round out the second level. A fourth bedroom suite sits on the main floor for added convenience. Four fireplaces warm the ro