Champ d’ Or is a product of five years of planning and construction and was inspired by Vaux le Vicomte, a grand 17 th century chateau near Paris, France. The magnificent Champ d’ Or is located minutes from the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, world class dining, shopping and cultural opportunities. The four level , 48,000 square foot mansion is surrounded by 256 picturesque acres, stunning gardens, private lakes and towering trees. The centerpiece of the chateau is the 78 foot high rotunda with a trompe l’oeil mural graces the ceiling of the dome and leads to the crow’s nest with panoramic views of the entire estate, nearby lake and downtown Dallas.
FIRST FLOOR
Grand Foyer
- Grand staircase with endless ribbons of wrought iron railing
- Carrerra marble floors
- Rotunda opens to all four levels with opera-style balconies
Grand Salon
- Intricate moldings
- Twin, custom chandeliers
Library
- Two story Mahogany stained oak
- Solid Oak floors
- Faux malachite and lapis columns
- Circular staircase
- Marble fireplace
Formal Dining Room
- Twin chandeliers handcrafted in Italy
- Eight matching crystal wall sconces
- Adjacent Butler’s Pantry features glass front cabinets and serving carts
The Hall of Plates
- Modeled after the Plate Hall in Napoleon’s Chateau Fontainebleau
Tea Room
- Soaring windows
- Dramatic ceiling with four colored chandeliers
- Patterned after the Tavern on the Green in New York City
Family Room
- Oak-coffered ceiling, which took two months to install
- Stressed Oak floors
- Carved stone mantle
- Access to the terrace with a private seating area
- All trim work was custom cut by Tom Muse and his artisans
Kitchen
- Designed by Design Galleries in Atlanta, Georgia, and styled after the
old kitchens found in the grand chateaus of France
- Two copper sinks
- Three dishwashers (including crystal dishwasher)
- Sub-zero refrigerator and freezer
- Refrigerated wine cabinet
- La Cornue range made in France especially for Champ d’ Or
- Kitchen may be closed from rest of the home by lowering glass windows
Garden Room
- Two fireplaces with gas logs
- Two comfortable seating areas
- Five large glass windows lower into the floor at the push of a button
To open onto the large outdoor veranda
Men’s Room
- Marble floors
- Nancy Corzine cut velvet wallpaper
- Custom fireplace mantle designed by J.P. Weaver, which was featured in the movie “Titanic”
- 18 karat gold Sherle Wagner fixtures
Women’s Powder Room
- Walls covered in silk fabric woven in France
- 18 karat gold Sherle Wagner fixtures
Master Bedroom
- Bacarrat chandelier from the Claridge House in London
- Electronically operated draperies
- Fireplace mantle and mirror ensemble is a replica of Marie Antoinette’s
at the Palace of Versailles
Master Bathroom
- Crystal dome
- Jacuzzi tub
- Heated towel drawers
- Breakfast bar
- Private hair salon
- Lalique crystal accents
- Steam room with Lalique door handle and beautiful tiling
- Two-story closet styled after the Chanel® Boutique in Paris
- Adjacent ionized indoor lap pool inspired by travels to Monte Carlo
Exercise Room
- Adjacent to the indoor pool
- Mirrored wall
- Massage room
Family Dining & Living Room
- Located off the kitchen
- Built-in Oak cabinets
- Bay window overlooking the patio
SECOND FLOOR
Theatre
- Lobby, complete with men’s and women’s rooms and refreshment area
- Reminiscent of an old Victorian theatre
- Hand-painted EyeCon ceiling murals
- Carpet from the French company Braquenie
- Two large box seating areas
- Infinite Integrations sound equipment
Housekeeper/Nanny Suite
- A separate guest suite with two bedrooms, ideal for guests with children
Master Guest Suite
- Breakfast bar with a microwave, refrigerator and icemaker
- Dining area
- Living area with gas fireplace by Sterling Kenty, adorned with Wedgewood china
- Laundry room
THIRD FLOOR
Grand Ballroom
- Twin chandeliers custom made in Italy
- Mirrors that match the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles
- Separate catering kitchen with microwaves, refrigerators, warming ovens and Hobart crystal dishwashers
- Men’s and Women’s powder rooms in the lobby
Service Staff Suite
- Living/dining room combination
- Full kitchen with convection oven, GE range top, built-in sub-zero refrigerator and freezer
- Two bedrooms with separate baths
Ground Level
- Two-lane bowling alley with a computerized scoring system
- Full-sized racquetball court
- Wine room with solid oak paneling
- Laundry room with commercial washer, dryer and sheet press
- Gift wrap room
- Powder room
- Cedar-lined and tiled-floor garage, which can accommodate up to 15 vehicles
Rear Grounds
- Large veranda spanning the entire back of the chateau
- Two waterfall reflecting pools
- Dramatic staircases leading to the yard
- Pool with waterfall
- Pool house
- Recessed, lighted tennis court with stadium seating
Exterior of Mansion – Austin limestone
Roof – Slate
Chill Air HVAC by Carrier was replaced four years ago – “state of the art” unit
This new system has a ventilation system and is very efficient and effective.
Generator – None
Ademco Security & Fire System
I-Beams with Steel Frames
Lochinvar Heating Boiler System
Ream Hot Water Boiler System
Conventional Septic Tanks
Water well supplies 2 tanks with 110,000 gallon supply
Reverse osmosis system
Ground pump – 85 to 90 gallons per minute
Light Touch system
DSL Internet Service
Fiber Optic Wiring fron to back
Sprinker systems
Foundation took a full year to build and is steel supporting a 24 inch concrete slab
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