DALLAS — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal. You can read the original article here. A historic mansion in Dallas' Turtle Creek area is getting fresh attention as it prepares to host the fifth annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House, a leading interior design event that begins Oct.
25. The high-profile site at 2999 Turtle Creek Blvd. was once slated to be turned into the city’s first Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
The 2.3-acre property includes a two-story building that spans 25,000 square feet, along with expansive garage space. The building, surrounded by other mansions and luxury residences in a bucolic setting, blends French Renaissance influences with contemporary touches.
The site is situated between the Rosewood Mansion and the planned Four Seasons Hotel & Residences — an area steeped with history that is now a booming residential and commercial hub. Despite its alluring facade and pristine look, a lot has happened behind the scenes at the estate. 2999 Turtle Creek gained attention in recent years for its involvement in a yearslong ownership dispute , which ended with a federal judge siding with the lender, HNGH Turtle Creek LLC.
This decision caused Dallas developer Tim Barton to lose control of the property. Barton had plans to develop the property into a Mandarin Oriental and luxury condo tower. More than a year later, the Turtle Creek mansion will be the site for the Kips Bay Decorator Show House, which is cons.