By Michael Gray, Tecca
February 17, 2012
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Pink exterior of the late Mary Kay Ash's $3.3 million Dallas home for sale.
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The sprawling
Dallas home of Mary Kay Ash, founder of the immense Mary Kay cosmetics empire, can now be yours for a mere
$3.3 million.
Not sure whether a gigantic mansion made of pink is worth that much?
Encompassing over 11,800 sq. ft., you'd only be shelling out around $278
for each square foot. That's not so expensive, right? That price point
is quite a steal when you consider the mansion went on sale in 2007 for
$5.7 million. The mansion comes complete with roughly an acre of land,
which should be plenty for anyone with a passion for yard work.
Obviously, the mansion in Dallas, Texas has a lot more going for it
than just its size. While the house is technically a single family home,
it sports 8 baths, 7 fireplaces, and 6 bedrooms. The master bedroom is
over 320 sq. ft. itself, so you should be able to fit most of your
bedroom set — or the entire contents of your apartment — in that room
without too much trouble. Plenty of landings and sweeping ceilings serve
to enhance the mansion's use of space and leave plenty of wall space
for hanging pricey artwork.
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The striking neo-classical pool has a nearby cabana and spa.
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The home also boasts an incredible pool. The pool area features a
cabana, cleaning system, and its own separated hot tub. The luxurious
external swimming getaway is filled with columns, gorgeous tile, and
even a couple statues to make sure you get that classical feel. Swim a
few dozen laps to help stay fit and trim, or just lounge on the side to
let your day's stress melt away. You could easily host a party or
reception in this space alone, providing both cover from the sun and the
chance to enjoy the sky in the same space.
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The living room is ideal for hosting grand occasions.
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Mary Kay Ash founded the
cosmetics
company in September 1963 after being passed over for a promotion in
favor for a man she'd trained herself. Since then, Mary Kay Inc. has
become an immense empire, nationally recognized for its success in
cosmetics. The founder considered the Golden Rule (Do unto others as you
would have done to yourself) to be a guiding principle of her
organization, and was well-known for her charitable efforts. Mary Kay
Ash died in November 2001, 38 years after creating her company. Her
legendary home carries on her spirit of living life to the fullest.
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A 400-square-foot, yet inviting kitchen with a large island for entertaining or food preparations.
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The home was designed by Dallas Design Group in 1984. Other
noteworthy features include gorgeous wood carvings, 40' ceilings, and
geothermal heat and air. Mary Kay herself actually moved out of the
mansion in her later years. The mansion had an intermediate owner who
enjoyed a more classical look, populating the mansion with antiques and
oriental rugs, which is why many of the rooms have less pink that you
might imagine.
Why pink? That was the trademark color of Mary Kay and her
organization. Successful Mary Kay representatives could even win
themselves pink cars through great performance. The color surrounds the
entire home, which could at least partly explain why realtors have had
to drop the price so much through the years. If pink walls weren't
enough, the buyer of this home will find even a pink quartz toilet.
That's right, the $3.3 million mansion even has a pink commode.
When you're ready to disappear into your own pink mansion, you can
maintain your privacy inside the heavily treed lot, tucked away behind
an iron fence and automatic gate. Mary Kay's opulent mansion might not
suit every taste, but it has a lot to offer for its $3.3 million asking
price. Just remember: home is where the pink is!
Source (
http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/mary-kays-hot-pink-mansion-for-sale.html)
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