11057 Mandalay DriveDallas, TX 75228Price: $875,000

Tucked next to the Dallas Athletic Club, this modern residence offers a rare balance of privacy, craftsmanship, and understated luxury. Designed by Smitharc Architecture & Interiors, this 2019 home encloses a central courtyard-a Zen-inspired private garden that soothes and delivers natural light throughout the home. The large .48-acre lot features over $300,000 in curated landscaping-mature trees, layered gardens, stone pathways-with drip irrigation and a dedicated water meter. Nature achieves the effect of complete seclusion and uninterrupted calm. The 4-bedroom, 2-bath residence is suffused with natural light from 9 skylights. The living room has floor-to-ceiling windows and is anchored by a statement Montigo gas fireplace. The kitchen-designed for serious use-features a 5-burner gas cooktop, dual electric ovens, commercial-grade ventilation, and organic veined granite surfaces that extend across counters and high backsplashes. The dining area, framed by a russet accent wall and views onto the courtyard, has Tech lighting and Gallery System artwork framing rails. Engineered for enduring performance, the home is built on a Tella Firma foundation system specifically designed for Texas soil conditions. Light control is achieved with motorized blackout shades by The Shade Store, a remote-controlled patio awning, and courtyard screen. Dual HVAC zones ensure climate precision, while CAT 6 wiring, fiber optic connection, sound-shielded plumbing, hardwired cameras, DSC security, and keypad entry deliver seamless modern functionality. Enclosed by 9-foot privacy walls, this is a residence designed for those who value privacy, quality, and architectural integrity.