If you were to flip through the September 1957 issue of Town & Country, the Hayes House in Dallas would be a prominent feature. And today, if you were to pass the iconic midcentury modern home, it wouldn’t look that much different.
Named after car dealer Earl Hayes, who opened the city’s first Chevrolet dealership, the Hayes House was built by architects Harold Prinz and LeVere Brooks and was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture, particularly his affinity for creating spaces with a relaxed interplay between indoor and outdoor spaces. Built on a solid rock foundation in the middle of a nature sanctuary that was established 115 years ago, the home has had just two owners in its 68 years, making this a rare opportunity to own a piece of Dallas’ architectural history.
Billed as a “contemporary” home at the time of its completion, today the low-slung stunner is a relatively untouched time capsule that’s come to market for $4 million. Eugene Gonzalez of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate/Luxury Portfolio International holds the listing.
The 6,416-square-foot home, situated on a 2.1-acre lot overlooking Kidd Springs Creek, has four bedrooms and eight bathrooms, as well as several a wine cellar and three wet bars. The single-level home is fronted by a large lawn with tiered stone-accented gardens and mature trees. Once inside, you’re met with free-flowing, open-plan spaces that are lined with floor-to-ceiling windows or sliding glass doors.
In true midcentury modern style, the main living room has extensive walnut and birch paneling and exposed brick. Another living room—one of three in total—has brick floors, custom cabinetry, and a built-in fireplace. Most rooms can be closed off from each other via sliding pocket doors, a popular midcentury modern design element that allows for added privacy. There are also iron screens that conceal walls of glass for added privacy as you traverse throughout the home.
Off the main living room is a formal dining room with sliding glass doors that connect to the backyard, along with travertine floors and original built-ins for linen and tableware storage. The eat-in kitchen looks almost plucked from the 1950s, but for the jazzy tiled backsplash and up-to-date stainless appliances.
An entire wing, complete with a cantilevered roof, is dedicated to the primary suite. There’s a spacious bedroom that showcases more original built-ins and wood paneling. Sliding glass doors open to a private terrace, perfect for enjoying morning coffee before having to see or interact with the rest of the household, while the bathroom is delightfully of its time with plenty of counter space and vanity with a pop-up makeup mirror.
Other highlights across the property include a home office, a wraparound terrace, lots of lawn space, and a covered patio alongside a massive pool with a swim-up bar. Beyond the pool, the creek is accessed via a walkway. There’s also a basement and a three-car carport, as well as a three-car garage.
Originally published in Robb Report
Text by Emma Reynolds
