Old Preston Hollow Neighborhood Offers Grand Estate Properties

Old Preston Hollow – is an enclave of mostly older estate properties within the Preston Hollow neighborhood in north Dallas, Texas. It’s one of the four main areas within Preston Hollow community - that’s located just 6 miles north of Downtown Dallas.

In Old Preston Hollow, the city's grandest estate homes have been built, the nation's finest architects have designed homes, regional architecture has flourished, and Dallas architects have left their mark. Some of these architects include – Charles Dilbeck, Frank Lloyd Wright, Howard Meyer, Robert Stern and more.

Noted residents of Old Preston Hollow who are now deceased include - ClubCorp founder Robert H. Dedman Sr., trial lawyer and Democratic Party fundraiser Fred Baron and his wife Lisa Blue Baron, and Mary Kay founder Mary Kay Ash.

The pastoral Old Preston Hollow estate neighborhood is made up of 19 smaller residential enclaves that include the premier neighborhoods of – Rockbrook Estates, Wilson Estates, and Lobello Estates. The Rockbrook Estates community is in what many call “the Old Preston Hollow neighborhood.” Rockbrook Estates features expansive estates on larger oversized lots (some as many as a few acres). This smaller Rockbrook Estates community dates to 1948 – and has recently been gaining prominence with the area’s luxury home builders. Custom home builders see the benefits with its close-in location, large amounts of mature beautiful trees, and beautiful topography along with oversized lot sizes for estate homes. Lobello Estates is an older residential neighborhood within Old Preston Hollow. It was developed with large estate homes in the 1960’s and it’s continued to grow in prominence over the years. Wilson Estates is a varied community, with homes representing a wide range of time periods and styles. Custom homes in Wilson Estates are typically purchased at or above asking price.

Preston Center, is a commercial area that’s located in proximity to Old Preston Hollow. Also, the Dallas Galleria (shopping mall) and the NorthPark Center (shopping mall) are both in close proximity to Preston Hollow.

As of 2007, Most Old Preston Hollow Residents Send Their Children to Private Schools.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas operates area Catholic schools. Ursuline Academy of Dallas, a Catholic girls' high school, which is in the Estate area which is called Old Preston Hollow. Non-Catholic private schools within Preston Hollow North neighborhoods include St. Mark's School of Texas and Preston Hollow Presbyterian School. Private Catholic schools in the surrounding area include, Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, Christ the King Catholic School,, St. Rita Catholic School, and St. Monica Catholic School. Other private schools in the surrounding area include Episcopal School of Dallas , Hockaday School, Parish Episcopal School and Good Shepherd Episcopal School. Three co-ed, private schools exist in Dallas that don’t require uniforms, the Greenhill School and Alcuin School all of which serve as an option.

The Dallas Independent School System (DISD) operates local public schools that serve the Old Preston Hollow neighborhood in Dallas, Texas. It’s the 2nd-largest school district in Texas. Elementary schools serving areas in Preston Hollow include John J. Pershing (in Preston Hollow), Harry C. Withers. The Middle Schools and High Schools include - Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Cary Middle School, Hillcrest High School, Thomas Jefferson High School, E.D. Walker Middle School and W.T. White High School.

Higher Education - Old Preston Hollow is within the Dallas County Community College District and Southern Methodist University is in close proximity.

The City of Dallas operates two neighborhood parks within Preston Hollow, Netherland Park and Preston Hollow Park. The Preston Hollow Park includes two baseball/softball fields, one soccer (football) field, two tennis courts, one basketball court, one playground, seven picnic tables, and trails. The Netherland Park includes two tennis courts and trails.

If you’re interested in having a quality new luxury custom estate home built in the Old Preston Hollow neighborhood in Dallas, Texas, please call Alford Homes today at 972.429.1074. We appreciate the opportunity to talk with you and to build the home of your dreams!