Lakewood estate with historic Tudor design torn down

A Lakewood home with an English Tudor design was torn down this week. The home, as seen on Thursday, April 23, 2026, used to be home to a luxury realtor.

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A Lakewood home went from a historic estate to a pile of rubble this week.  

The home was designed by a British architect responsible for Dallas landmarks, and dates back to the 1920’s, according to Zillow. 

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The Lakewood estate at 6835 Westlake Ave. had been home to Marilyn Hoffman, a luxury realtor who sold estates across the world. The home was torn down following her death and a series of sales.

The home was designed and built in a Tudor style by Sir Alfred Bossom. He was an architect who designed prominent Dallas structures like the Magnolia Building and the American Exchange National Bank, according to the Texas State Historical Association. 

The mansion included over 8,300 square feet and sat on a 1.24 acre lot, according to Zillow. Inside, the home had seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and one half bathroom. The home also had several closets and fireplaces, a game room and a library.

A Lakewood estate was torn down in April. The home used to be home to the luxury realtor Marilyn Hoffman.

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The home’s former owner, Hoffman, died in 2024 at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer, according to her obituary. 

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She showcased properties with her company, Hoffman International Properties, across the world and she had a specialization in large estates and equestrian properties, according to the obituary. 

The family bought the home back in the 1970s, said Gina Miller, Hoffman’s daughter. The home hosted extravagant parties, one of which included a performance by the Dallas Ballet.

The home was also the site of Thanksgivings, Christmases and other family gatherings.

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“We had so many memories there, running up and down the stairs and sliding down the bannister – which always got us in trouble, as it should have – it was just a special place,” Miller said.

A Lakewood home was built in the 1920’s with a Tudor style design. Luxury realtor Marilyn Hoffman called the manor home.

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Following Hoffman’s death, the home was listed several times. In July 2024, the home was listed for $5 million, according to Zillow. After a few price changes the home was listed as sold in September 2025. 

The home was listed again in November 2025 for $4.4 million, before being marked as sold at the beginning of April after a few price drops. 

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Miller said the Hoffman’s family marketed the home aggressively to try and get the home sold.

However, the family wasn’t involved in the transaction that sold the home to its current owners. The home was sold to MSS Acquisitions LLC, a limited liability company with an Austin address, by U.S. Bank Trust Company National Association as an owner trustee of another trust, according to a Dallas County deed dated March 10. 

A Lakewood home went from a historic estate to a pile of rubble as seen on Thursday, April 23, 2026.  

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The home was also notable because of the collection Hoffman accumulated. 

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The home was the site of a large estate sale where people waited in a line stretching into the street, according to a WFAA report. One of the most notable items was a rug from the treaty room of the White House.

The family took things that were special and meaningful to them and put the home’s other unique items up for sale, Miller said.

“We were able to work with a great estate sale company to help other people enjoy those things as much as we did throughout our lives,” Miller said.