Dallas’ Famous Round House Brings a $1.7 Million Asking Price and Character Galore

The Ultimate James Bond and Brady Bunch Mashup?

BY Natalie Gempel // 08.16.18

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7507 Baxtershire Drive is an iconic Dallas home.

The mid-century modern home is nicknamed the Round House.

The iconic Dallas residence is on the market for $1,725,000.

The home was designed by Bruce Goff's protege, Eddie Parker.

The unique chimney is a focal point of the living room.

Colorful mosaics can be found throughout the home.

The house has maintained its retro charm over the years.

Circles are a big design element in the Round House.

The kitchen features natural stone and walnut paneling.

Nearly every room has interesting details, like this decorative wall panel.

This bunkbed situation seems questionable.

Many of the homes walls are patterned – so there's not much need for decorating.

The master bathroom is retro yet modern.

This striking library from the Round House in Dallas plays to a penchant for mid-century modern aesthetic.

The wet bar is perfect for Mad Men-style living.

The eccentric home is full of interesting details.

One bedroom has a round bed draped in Missoni linens. Does this come with the house?

Natural stone gives the house a rugged feel.

The covered patio is perfect for entertaining and has a bar.

A pool and hot tub complete the backyard.

The Round House is truly one-of-a-kind.

When a house earns itself a nickname among locals, you know it’s a special property. This is certainly the case with the Round House, one of Dallas’ most iconic works of mid-century modern architecture – and it just hit the market.

The Round House, aka 7507 Baxtershire Drive, is what I’d call a statement home. Completed in 1962, it is the epitome of suburban-glam mid-century living. The eccentric structure was created by Eddie Parker, protege of renowned architect Bruce Goff, who heavily inspired the design. The retro spirit of the home has remained largely intact over the years, despite some necessary updates.

Would you like to feel like you’re living in Mad Men? Have an affinity for dinner parties and poolside cocktails? In search of a well-rounded home with plenty of character? This is the place for you.

The 5,814-square-foot, one-story house has campy curb appeal right off the bat with its stone exterior and spacious center courtyard. Step inside and the mid-century madness only intensifies…

In the living room, a massive, domed skylight is pierced by a tree trunk-like chimney leading down to the free-standing fireplace. Naturally, this becomes the focal point of the room, but there’s a lot of other stuff going on. Colorful mosaics are an artsy asset throughout the home, as is the onyx terrazzo flooring, walnut paneling, and Frankoma tiled glass walls.

Unsurprisingly, circles seem to be a big theme in this house. They come in the form of stained-glass windows, wall treatments, even the couch. One of the five bedrooms features a round bed, which shouldn’t surprise you at this point. (Another features a remarkably precarious four-tier bunk bed. I’m sure this doesn’t come with the house, but it’s worth checking out.)

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Several glass doors provide ample natural light and lead out to the semi-covered patio, which holds a bar, pool, and (round) hot tub.

If James Bond and the Brady Bunch had a mashup, this would be the set. Sound good? It’s a pretty sweet setup, and it’s definitely one-of-a-kind. Here’s what you need to know:

Square footage: 5,814

Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 5/4

Asking price: $1,725,000

Listing agent: Richard Graziano with Allie Beth Allman & Associates