{"id":102878,"date":"2025-12-28T16:55:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T16:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/102878\/"},"modified":"2025-12-28T16:55:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T16:55:08","slug":"landmark-italian-inspired-estate-in-the-heart-of-historic-dallas-is-listed-for-2-97-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/102878\/","title":{"rendered":"Landmark Italian-Inspired Estate in the Heart of Historic Dallas Is Listed for $2.97 Million"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the heart of the historic district in Dallas<\/a>, where the streets are lined with prominent early 20th-century homes, a rare opportunity to own one of the city’s private residences with a historical landmark designation is now on offer.<\/p>\n

The four-bedroom estate at 5314 Swiss Ave.<\/a> is currently listed for $2.97 million with Kim Smith<\/a> of Goldmark Realty.<\/p>\n

The home was built in 1916 at the direction of Mrs. Edwy Rolfe Brown, who commissioned architect Hal Thomson\u2014best known for designing high-end private residences for Dallas\u2019 elite\u2014to create a family home resembling an Italian villa, an aesthetic she believed suited Dallas\u2019 climate and style.<\/p>\n

Her husband, Edwy Rolfe Brown, was an oil executive who also served as a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and president of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n

Even with elegant period details spanning the 6,000-plus-square-foot interiors, the property is thoroughly livable for the modern era.<\/p>\n

It features soaring ceilings, wide-plank oak floors, and details that balance artistry with warmth, including the great room with Venetian plaster walls that shimmer in natural light, or the private sunroom overlooking the gardens.<\/p>\n

A formal dining room is defined by original chandeliers and intricate ceiling moldings, while handcrafted fireplaces throughout the home reveal its historical depth. Large steel-framed windows flood the interiors with natural light, and a library provides a quiet retreat for work or reading.<\/p>\n

The kitchen blends classic proportions with everyday functionality, featuring quartzite countertops, dual ovens, a professional-grade range, and ample pantry storage.<\/p>\n

Nearby living areas flow seamlessly outdoors, making it easy to entertain in the garden or enjoy the grand streetscape that defines Swiss Avenue.<\/p>\n

Upstairs, the primary suite offers a serene sanctuary with multiple closets, a fireplace, and a bathroom with a heated floor, a rain shower with steam features, and a soaking tub.<\/p>\n

An elevator connects the first and second floors, adding modern convenience without compromising the home\u2019s originality.<\/p>\n

Outside, the estate continues to impress. A side loggia and patio extend the living space, while a heated pool and hot tub create a private oasis for warm evenings.<\/p>\n

Thoughtfully landscaped grounds include garden beds, an outdoor shower, and a charming carriage-style guesthouse, while nearby attractions include Exall Park, Lakewood\u2019s dining and shopping destinations, and quick access to downtown Dallas cultural institutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In the heart of the historic district in Dallas, where the streets are lined with prominent early 20th-century…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":102879,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[102,46798,104,103,43531,14482,43534,46797,46799],"class_list":["post-102878","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-dallas","tag-dallas","tag-dallas-chamber-of-commerce","tag-dallas-headlines","tag-dallas-news","tag-edwy-rolfe-brown","tag-federal-reserve-bank-of-dallas","tag-kim-smith","tag-private-residences","tag-rare-opportunity"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102878","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=102878"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102878\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/102879"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=102878"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=102878"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=102878"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}