<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Neal Franklin<\/p>\n
A Lakewood home went from a historic estate to a pile of rubble this week. \u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The home was designed by a British architect responsible for Dallas landmarks, and dates back to the 1920\u2019s, according to Zillow<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The home was designed and built in a Tudor style by Sir Alfred Bossom<\/a>. He was an architect who designed prominent Dallas structures like the Magnolia Building<\/a> and the American Exchange National Bank, according to the Texas State Historical Association.\u00a0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n A Lakewood estate was torn down in April.\u00a0The home used to be home to the luxury realtor Marilyn Hoffman.<\/p>\n DallasPro<\/p>\n The home\u2019s former owner, Hoffman, died in 2024 at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer, according to her obituary<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Make Dallas News a preferred source so your search results prioritize writing by actual people, not AI.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Add Preferred Source<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The home was also the site of Thanksgivings, Christmases and other family gatherings.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n “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.<\/p>\n A Lakewood home was built in the 1920’s with a Tudor style design. Luxury realtor Marilyn Hoffman called the manor home.<\/p>\n DallasPro<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Miller said the Hoffman’s family marketed the home aggressively to try and get the home sold.<\/p>\n 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,\u00a0by U.S. Bank Trust Company National Association as an owner trustee of another trust, according to a Dallas County deed dated March 10.\u00a0<\/p>\n A Lakewood home went from a historic estate to a pile of rubble as seen on Thursday, April 23, 2026.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Neal Franklin<\/p>\n The home was also notable because of the collection Hoffman accumulated.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n By signing up, you agree to our Terms Of Use<\/a> and acknowledge that your information will be used as described in our Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
![\"image\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775016909_917_rawImage.jpg\" "\\"#\\"")
<\/p>\n