Peek Inside Dallas Cowboys’ Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer’s McKinney Home

We are at the very start of summer; I do know that. However, if I close my eyes, I can hear them.

I’m talking about Joe Buck and Troy Aikman’s voices, buttered against the iconic brass theme of Monday Night Football (which is apparently called “Heavy Action”). Chili in the crockpot, an entirely too saccharine candle burning. It’s my favorite time of year, and it’s three-ish months away.

Football dominates fall in Texas, and no one knows that better than Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer. For that very reason, Schottenheimer recently listed his $3.8 million McKinney manse to move a little closer to Da Boys and their team facilities.

Neatly tucked in a quiet cul-de-sac in Stonebridge Ranch, 6101 Crystal Cove Court looks plucked from a sprawling ranch in Llano or Fredericksburg, smack dab in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Celebrated builder GG Cain designed it that way, with nature providing the ultimate level of privacy. (Credit must be given to the acre lot covered in mature trees!) Suffice it to say, there’s nothing else on the market like it in McKinney.

Upon arrival, the hypnotic white noise of a fountain in the front courtyard sets the tranquil tone for the home. If you’re moving to North Texas’ ‘burbs, you rarely acquire a home that emphasizes nature at the center of its design. The Schottenheimer home, however, positions every room in a way that optimizes the natural setting surrounding it. The soaring ceilings and abundance of glass capitalize on natural light and blur the separation between interior living and the verdant landscape beyond it.

Offered for $3.8 million, you’re going to expect the 5,751-square-foot home with four bedrooms and five bathrooms to provide all the customary bells and whistles. 6101 Crystal Cove Court provides those in spades, including:

• a private outdoor shower
• a dedicated yoga and relaxation garden
• a movie room
• a pool bathroom that serves the outdoor living areas
• a turfed dog run and separate pet fencing
• a lodge-inspired flex living space

The home’s epicenter and gathering point, the chef’s kitchen features custom millwork with elevated finishes, a butler’s pantry, and a built-in bar that could readily service celebrations for Cowboys’ wins. (It seems like a fitting place to drown your sorrows after Cowboys’ losses, too.)

The primary suite achieves its intention to function as a sanctuary removed from the hustle of, say, coaching America’s Team. A private wing with a spa-like bath (soaking tub! separate vanities! walk-in shower! custom closet!) suggests a woman’s voice was very much HEARD during the design process.

A showstopper, the infinity-edge pool beckons for parties. Here at the tail end of May, it’s the perfect time to move into 6101 Crystal Cove Court and make use of its many summertime amenities. There’s no need to vacation when your backyard looks like this.

This is the first time the Schottenheimer home has ever been offered for sale, so make haste if you’re seeking a Hill Country-inspired retreat in North Texas. Just know, you may have an owl pop in.

6101 Crystal Cove Court is listed by Carrie Himel with Compass Sports & Entertainment for $3.8 million.