(Lucas Texas Real Estate News-May 1, 2008* See Below)

MLS spotlights residence at Forest Creek Estates in Lucas 

July 28, 2006

The GMMLS Home of the Week is at 1940 Mary Lee Lane in the Forest Creek Estates subdivision of Lucas and is listed with Jeanie Elliott of Jeanie Elliott Realtors. The home is offered for $779,000. The residence will be held open from 2 to 5 p.m. today.

The home at 1940 Mary Lee Lane in the Forest Creek Estates subdivision of Lucas is listed with Jeanie Elliott of Jeanie Elliott Realtors. It is priced at $779,000. The country estate-sized residence, built by Moran Custom Homes, is on a 2.2-acre wooded park-like property and backs to a natural white-rock creek. The home's arched entrance is framed by rock and stone columns, a solid mahogany front door and a covered, wraparound brick front porch. The home's floor plan is designed to offer outdoor views from all main rooms.

The lower level of the home features crown molding and pediments, décor finishes and hand-scraped hardwood flooring in many rooms. The flexible four- or five-bedroom floor plan with four private baths also offers three living areas, a formal dining area, a library, an island kitchen, a breakfast room, a utility room, a mudroom and a spacious three-car garage.

The spacious family room features a floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace, a bay window and custom cabinetry. It is open to the kitchen, which has granite countertops, a claw-footed island, a walk-in pantry and a bay window in the breakfast nook.

A coffered ceiling and double bookcases are in the paneled library, which is adjacent to a guest suite with front-porch access. The master suite has a bay window sitting area, a bath with dual claw-footed vanities with granite counters, travertine flooring and a large wardrobe with dressing mirrors.

The second level features a large game room with a built-in desk and a large bedroom with a bath. Other features include a large covered back patio with brick columns, sprinkler and security systems, décor lighting and wall textures, a five-burner cooktop and energy-saving features.

The residence is in the Lovejoy school district.

To visit, go north on U.S. Highway 75 to Allen Exit 34/McDermott and go east on McDermott/Main for approximately 4.9 miles to FM1378. Go north on FM1378/Country Club, go east on Blondy Jhune to Mary Lee Lane and turn left to the home.

For more information or to schedule an appointment to tour the home, call Ms. Elliott at 972-612-2277.

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  *May 1, 2008-Latest Lucas Texas Real Estate Sales Activity Report-New Listing at 1971 Mary Lee Lane, Two  Acre Estate Lots Offered Exclusively By Jeanie Elliott at

    $174,000, Under Contract in only 17 days.  If you own acreage, land, or a residential homesite in Lucas Texas, Lovejoy ISD, or Fairview, call today to find out how we can

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