The hilltop château-style estate in Fort Worth’s gated Montserrat neighborhood spans more than 19,000 square feet, with an additional 4,800-square-foot guest wing. The property features seven bedrooms, 13 full bathrooms, five half baths, multiple kitchens, a wine room, a private theater, a gym, a climate-controlled indoor pool and hot tub, and a professional sports court. The primary suite includes a spa-style bath, multi-head walk-in shower, Texas-sized closet, and private office. Outdoors, the estate sits on 2.12 acres and offers a private pond, landscaped grounds, and space for custom garages.
Michael Hershenberg of the Hershenberg Group at Real Brokerage noted the home’s castle-like design—with turrets, towers, stone interiors, sweeping staircases, double-height rooms, and ornate finishes—could appeal to high-profile buyers drawn to North Texas by Hollywood productions like Taylor Sheridan’s Landman.
Simpson, a Fort Worth energy mogul who helped purchase the Rangers in 2010, originally built the estate in 2006 with award-winning builder J. Lambert Custom Homes. He and his wife later expanded the property, adding a massive master suite and an indoor pool with spa, creating a home that evokes a European fairy tale. Simpson sold the mansion in 2021.
The sale of the uber-castle is part of a growing trend in Houston and North Texas, where more and more high-end homes are heading to auction rather than selling through traditional listings. Experts say the approach allows sellers to tap into competitive bidding, gauge true market demand, and move properties quickly in a fluctuating luxury market, especially for unique or heavily customized homes with few comparable sales.