Residential For Sale
5619 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, Texas 75229
A symbol of an era, a setting for the future — Dallas’ most legendary estate is ready for its next chapter. Since 1938, the prestigious Crespi Estate has hosted presidents, dignitaries and icons like Coco Chanel and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Designed by Swiss architect Maurice Fatio for Italian count Pio Crespi, this palatial French-style chateau blends intimacy with grandeur across more than 27, 000 square feet. With 10 bedrooms, 12.5 baths, a ballroom, an Art Deco bar, two wine cellars, a conservatory, a library imported from France, a media room and a 3, 000-square-foot primary suite, luxury is everywhere. Enhancements by noted architect Peter Marino include an elegant 3, 300-plus-square-foot guesthouse and a remarkable 4, 800-plus-square-foot entertainment pavilion with a 19-seat theatre. The three adjacent lots are included in the listing, making a total of 15.687 acres. The grounds feature a swimming pool and spa, tennis and bocce ball courts, gardens, greenhouses, a creek and a heliport. A rare opportunity to own a Dallas masterpiece.
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Listing Type:
- For Sale
- Listing ID:
- 20854653
- Price:
- $64,000,000
- Year Built:
- 1938
- Lot Area:
- 15.69 Acre
- Status:
- Active
- Office Name:
- Briggs Freeman Sotheby's Int'l
- Agent Name:
- Pogir Pogir
- Full Bathrooms:
- 12
- Listing Status:
- 2
- Property Sub Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Roof:
- Slate
- Show Address:
- 1
- Waterfront Yn:
- 1
- Swimming Pool:
- Heated, In Ground, Pool, Cabana, Diving Board, Fenced, Gunite, Lap, Outdoor Pool, Water Feature
- Heating System:
- Fireplace(s), Zoned, Natural Gas, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Other
- Cooling System:
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned, Gas, Multi Units
- Fence:
- Wood, Gate, Security, Block, Masonry, Other, Perimeter
- Fireplace:
- Family Room, Masonry, Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Gas Log, Living Room, Stone, Bedroom, Dining Room, Great Room, Library, Primary Bedroom, Outside, Recreation Room
- Patio:
- Rear Porch, Front Porch, Patio, Covered, Balcony, Rooftop, Side Porch, Terrace
- Parking:
- Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Side By Side, Additional Parking, Circular Driveway, Covered, Drive Through, Electric Gate, Gravel, Gated, Paver Block
- Architectural Style:
- Traditional, Detached, French Provincial
- Exterior Features:
- Gas Grill, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Living Area, Rain Gutters, Balcony, Lighting, Private Entrance, Storage, Fire Pit, Sport Court, Garden, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
- Fireplaces Total:
- 11
- Flooring:
- Stone, Carpet, Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Other, Wood
- Interior Features:
- Built-in Features, Chandelier, Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Smart Home, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wired for Sound, Granite Counters, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cedar Closet(s), Elevator, Multiple Staircases, Paneling/Wainscoting, Natural Woodwork
- Laundry Features:
- Washer Hookup, Laundry in Utility Room, Electric Dryer Hookup
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
- Utilities:
- Sewer Available, Separate Meters, Water Available, Natural Gas Available
- Waterfront Features:
- Creek
- Window Features:
- Window Coverings, Skylight(s)
- Appliances:
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Some Commercial Grade, Vented Exhaust Fan, Wine Cooler, Some Gas Appliances, Plumbed For Gas, Gas Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Country:
- US
- State:
- TX
- County:
- Dallas
- City:
- Dallas
- Zipcode:
- 75229
- Street:
- Walnut Hill
- Street Number:
- 5619
- Street Suffix:
- Lane
- Longitude:
- W97° 11' 20''
- Latitude:
- N32° 52' 57''
- Directions:
- See GPS. Entry off Walnut Hill Ln on the North side West of Dallas North Tollway.
- Elementary School:
- Pershing
- Elementary School District:
- Dallas ISD
- High School:
- Hillcrest
- High School District:
- Dallas ISD
- Middle School:
- Benjamin Franklin
- Virtual Tour:
- https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/ntreis/20854653
- Accessibility Features:
- Accessible Elevator Installed
- Lot Features:
- Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Acreage, Many Trees, Back Yard, Lawn
- Levels:
- Three Or More
- Garage:
- 7.0
- Foundation Details:
- Slab, Pillar/Post/Pier, Concrete Perimeter, Other
- Construction Materials:
- Stone, Block, Rock
- Community Features:
- Curbs
- Attached Garage Yn:
- 1
- Co List Agent Full Name:
- Diane Duvall-Rogers
- Co List Agent Mls Id:
- 0555105
- Co List Office Mls Id:
- BRIG01
- Co List Office Name:
- Briggs Freeman Sotheby's Int'l
- List Agent Mls Id:
- 0613487
- List Office Mls Id:
- BRIG01
- Listing Term:
- Cash, Conventional
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-09-23T15:51:53Z
- Originating System Name:
- NTR
- Special Listing Conditions:
- Standard
- Status Change Timestamp:
- 2025-02-26T13:18:39Z
