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It’s a home even the Crawleys could be proud of.
A Texas mansion oozing with charm, complete with quirky features such as a servant bell board, similar to that found on Downtown Abbey, is about to hit the market for $6.75 million.
But the property is far from historic having only been built in 2017.
Set on six acres in the small city of Colleyville, about 15 miles from Dallas, it was constructed by Alfonso Chan, an engineer and patent lawyer, and his retired engineer wife, Sharon Chan.
The pair, originally from New York’s Hudson River Valley, wanted to build something that had the ambiance of historic homes in the Northeastern U.S. and the old world country homes of England.
The Chans bought the land in 2009 for about $1.5 million and took another eight years before the five-bedroom, 10,500-square-foot mansion, designed by Dallas architect Larry Boerder, who specializes in classical architecture, was finally built.
A five-bedroom $6.75million mansion has gone on the market on the outskirts of Dallas
The roughly six-acre estate near Dallas was inspired by historic mansions of yesteryear
The home looks good at night time with the portico and outside steps brightly lit
The servant bell board is typically used to summon servants to a room, but the owners used it to get their children’s attention
The bell board would be well known to viewers of period drama Downton Abbey
Designing the magnificent property took two years while the physical construction and final landscaping took a further five before the Chans and their two children could finally move in.
The landscaping in particular mimics that found at historic homes in the Hudson River Valley.
A meandering driveway leads up to the top of a hill before the home is finally unveiled amidst a canopy of trees.
After just six years, the Chans’ two children have grown up and moved making it the ideal time for them to sell and look for somewhere smaller.
The home was built using limestone drawing influenced from the Gilded Age Mills Mansion in Staatsburg, New York.
The home was landscaped just eight years ago meaning the conifers are still young
There is ample room for parking with a huge driveway and garage for six cars
It’s easy to turn cars around in this driveway complete with mini roundabout
The home also looks beautiful in this picture shot overhead by drone
The home has a resort feel with pleasant seating areas at the rear of the property near a lake
Another terrace offers a balcony from which the view can be enjoyed
There’s plenty of room to sit outside an enjoy the warm Texas weathe
Those visiting the home will find a rich mahogany paneled hallway with a huge staircase
The hall way is large enough for a baby grand piano amid the wood paneled walls
A wooden floor lines this brightly lit dining room
The home looks to be from the 18th Century but in reality was only built in 2017
The kitchen area comes complete with marble flooring making for an easy cleanup
The Chans even installed a custom bell board in connecting it to various rooms throughout the home.
But rather than using it to call for service, Mom, Sharon, joked how the system allowed her to summon her kids from different parts of the house.
“Long ago, if you were upstairs you’d ring for tea or food or snacks, I thought it would be funny to flip it. So from my bell board, I can ring the kids downstairs,’ ” Sharon Chan told the Wall Street Journal.
Those visiting the home will find a rich mahogany paneled hallway with a huge staircase drawing inspiration from the Jeremiah Lee Mansion in Marblehead, Massachusetts and Schuyler Mansion in Albany, New York – both properties were built in the 1700s.
Another part of the home sees a welcoming dining area for intimate family diners
The kitchen and breakfast room were inspired by Holkham Hall, a historic country house in England. There’s plenty of food prep surfaces above a stone floored kitchen with double fridges
The laundry room is clean, bright and spacious
The bar room comes with built-in bookshelves used to store the glassware
The bar has a polished-nickel foot rail and mirror-backed glass shelving
A study is seen with hardwood floors and Venetian blinds
The owner said she wanted a home that reminded her of historic houses
Arched doors in the great room open to a covered porch
The elegantly furnished home measures about 10,500 square feet
The master bedroom has a seating area with plenty of light
If the bed isn’t relaxing enough, a couple of beautifully upholstered armchair will surely do
Double sinks make for a happy marriage in the master bedroom’s en suite bathroom
Other bathroom in the home also come complete with double sinks and white marbled tiling
A shower complete with four shower heads makes bath time a breeze
A walk-in closer with so much room you’ll need to sit down as you make your choices
Arched doorways in the great room lead to a covered porch while marble fireplaces sit in the library and bar room complete with built-in bookshelves.
The bar features a polished-nickel foot rail and mirror-backed glass shelving making it the perfect place to entertain with room for up to 150 guests.
The kitchen and breakfast room draws inspiration from the aesthetics of Holkham Hall, a renowned English country house.
Holkham Hall Stately home was said to have inspired the Chans family to build their own house
The home was built using limestone drawing influenced from the Gilded Age Mills Mansion in Staatsburg, New York, pictured above
Those visiting the home will find similarities to the Schuyler Mansion in Albany, New York
The Jeremiah Lee Mansion in Marblehead, Massachusetts, pictured, was also said to be a source of inspiration
