The Lodge of Valentinus
at 5112 Palomar Lane in the Estates Area of North Dallas
Beginning with the expansive paver and grass circular drive, cascading waterfall,
impressive iron gates, lush landscaping and the beautiful stone exterior the quality and
attention to detail in this beautiful home is definitely evident.
Once inside there are numerous eye catching design elements, including a custom
designed floor medallion composed of marbles and onyx, hand forged iron staircase,
travertine basket weave mosaic stair risers, hand carved doors, stone balusters and
columns, glazed and patinaed wall finishes, solid travertine fireplace with trumeaux and
a soaring barrel ceiling with hand painted embellishment.
There are custom crafted
beautiful lead crystal chandeliers in many of the downstairs living areas. The kitchen
includes all the most current commercial appliances, but is warm and inviting at the
same time, with beautiful typhoon bordeaux granite and reclaimed Jerusalem stone
back splashes. Combined with the enormous family room, with it's impressive natural
stone fireplace and fully equipped bar, this living area is perfect for entertaining or just
comfortable daily living. The master suite is truly an “owner's retreat” with beautiful hand
crafted plaster fireplace and ceiling details, luminous crystal chandeliers and soft umber
glazed walls. Her master bath area features a circular,therapeutic whirlpool tub,large
shower, custom designed cabinetry, all highlighted by iridescent glass mosaics and
stunning crystal light fixtures. His master bath has handsome furniture finished alder
cabinetry,water jet inlays in the floor and shower and distinctive lighting. Both areas
have separate closets with carefully planned storage,including glass doors, shoe pull
outs, three way mirrors and the most optimal usage of space. The attention to every
detail does not stop on the first floor. The media room is a tribute to the elegant
theatres of the past with stone columns, ornate guilded crown moldings,luxurious
carpet, a full bar with red onyx back splashes, separate powder room and electronics to
please any movie or sports afficianado. The gameroom features a separate card area
with a unique hand painted ceiling, room for a pool table, a fully equipped bar and it's
own powder bath.
In addition there are four bedrooms with adjoining baths upstairs and
one with a complete kitchenette and living area. The details and amnenities featured in
this home are too vast to fully describe. From the lighting and home electronics,
specialty paint finishes,cabinetry, tile work, with the use of many unique materials in
back splashes, floors and wall surfaces, and the overall quality of construction this
home is a must see.
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