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Lawyerly Lairs: Another Professorial Palace, On The Market For $4.4 Million

This law prof is "something of a legend" -- and his house should be too.

3825 Stratford Avenue

3825 Stratford Avenue

The house looks modest from the front, but that’s because it is more deep than wide. The unassuming facade conceals six bedrooms, five full baths, three half-baths, and 7,400 square feet of living space. One you step inside, you know you’re in for a treat:

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Did Professor Dorsaneo ever host SMU Law students (or donors) in this house? One can easily imagine a pianist in a tuxedo or gown welcoming guests as they step into the foyer.

Here’s a bit more detail on the home, from the listing:

Exceptional Roman villa has an open floor plan overlooking landscaped verandas with a living area containing a two-sided fireplace, a cooking and bar area, surrounded by a pool and spa. Grand entry, paneled library, formal dining with wine room and butler’s pantry. Incredible chef’s kitchen open to the den and wet bar. Home office, exercise room, coffee bar and elevator. Fabulous master suite with his and her baths and a guest suite. Spectacular!

Here’s part of that open living area. The rug, the fireplace, and the leather couch are all Texas-sized (as usual, click to enlarge):

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Yes, I suspect that chair and ottoman were once a cow. Look, it’s Texas.

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The living area is conveniently adjacent to the kitchen:

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The kitchen doesn’t look that impressive, does it?

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