Innovative High Performance Custom Homes
Energy Efficient Features along with Green Homebuilding Techniques
Come tour Alford Homes’ newest high performance custom home located in University Park, Texas at 3136 Bryn Mawr. This elegant French Country-style estate has approx. 6,488 sq. ft. with 3 stories, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and is located on a 70 x160 lot in the Park Cities. This custom home is built to Green Built Texas standards along with having many energy efficient features including - 100% foam encapsulation (even crawlspace), tankless water heaters located in conditioned space for a more efficient operation, Aluminum clad wood windows insulated with Low E Glass and argon gas, a highly efficient HVAC System with multiple speed condensers in conditioned space that is zoned to gain a much higher air quality. Additionally, Alford Homes has added extra insulation to all the bathrooms, the master suite, utility room, mid-floor along with plumbing pipe locations not only for sound reduction but also for a more efficient system from room to room. The good news is - this homes’ electric bill should be 30% less than a similar home of its size.
This custom estate has a unique blend of French architecture on its exterior and a more transitional style with clean lines and lighter rooms in the interior. Some of the custom homes’ amenities include hand-scraped white oak flooring; large windows that bring in natural light and all with transitional finish-out. The first floor of the residence has an entry with foyer area, grand family room with stone tile and hand carved limestone mantle with fireplace, gourmet kitchen and adjoining breakfast room along with a nearby formal dining room and bar. The kitchen is “white and bright” with quartzite countertops, island, self-closing quiet drawers, double dishwashers; sub-zero freezer, and separate refrigerator, warming drawer, ice maker, wine cooler and all appliances are commercial grade with wood fronts. The downstairs also has a library with office nook area along with other first floor key features are a ½ bath, mudroom, outdoor patio with fireplace and a 2 car garage. The second story has a master bedroom and bathroom suite with separate his and hers closets with built-ins along with 3 additional bedrooms plus 4 extra spacious full baths, utility room and a large gameroom with reclaimed barn siding. The third floor of this custom home has a 5th bedroom, full bath plus a walk-in attic storage area. This French Country home with transitional style “white and bright” interior is in the nationally recognized Highland Park Independent School District, which is one of the best school systems in the United States.
Alford Homes builds green and luxury custom homes in University Park, Highland Park, North Dallas, Preston Hollow, Fairview, Parker and Normandy Estates in Plano. Together with Alford Homes, you’ll have the peace-of-mind and confidence of working with a time-honored custom builder with over 36 years of experience. Alford Homes is a Home Builder’s Association of Greater Dallas ARC award winner, has been named by D Magazine “Best Builder” for 17 years in a row and Living Magazines “Best Builder” for the Park Cities and 380 Prosper editions. Greg Alford is a member of the Home Builder’s Association of Greater Dallas and is a Graduate Master Builder, Certified Green Professional and Green Built Texas Builder.
For more information on this specific custom home or other luxury homes, please call the office at 972.429.1074 or visit AlfordHomes.com. This residence will be open all day on Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm or for a personal appointment, call Mark Galanos at 214.448.8223.