The author of "The Monuments Men," Robert Edsel, listed on the market his meticulously restored Mediterranean mansion for $11.2 million. The property is located in Dallas, Texas.
The 6,717-square-foot Mediterranean home was built in 1916. According to Madeline Jobst, a listing agent, the Mediterranean-style mansion is reportedly the second property to be built along the banks of the Turtle Creek. The award-winning author reportedly bought the house in 2005, which he named Bellosguardo, an Italian word for a "beautiful view".
It was reported that the 58-year-old author spent over a year studying the home, then he made renovations to the classic property.
"Getting a feel for what he wanted to do," Jobst said. "His whole thing is about preserving history. He spent years working on this house, uncovering things that have been covered up, discovering things about it." she added. "This home was headed for the wrecking ball before the owner bought it eight years ago. He totally renovated it, putting a fortune into it. Now, it looks like a home from Italy. There's nothing like it anywhere in Dallas."
The three-bedroom home at 3828 Turtle Creek Blvd. sits over 2.17 acres of land. The house reportedly featured a great room with 25-foot ceiling, a solarium, library and 1,500-bottle wine room.
New owners of the restored mansion will enjoy the saltwater pool, loggia, stone terrace, fully trimmed garden and a fireplace surrounded by vine-covered walls.
Robert Edsel is a businessman and the award-winning author of three non-fictional books, namely, "Rescuing Da Vinci," "The Monuments Men" and "Saving Italy."