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A luxury home in Dallas’s Peninsula neighborhood near White Rock Lake, with Dana Bass interiors, custom home automation and a setting facing White Rock Lake Park.
At 9319 East Lake Highlands in Dallas, Texas, the setting makes an immediate impression. Facing White Rock Lake Park on an oversized lot, this home connects the pleasures of living near the lake with expressive interiors and thoughtfully customized technology.
During our walkthrough, we were struck by the care behind both the visible details and the everyday experience. Substantial woodwork gives the rooms character. The garden offers places to gather and unwind. Homeowner Kellan Warren, founder of Kelltech Systems, has designed the integration around his household’s routines, making the property his personal technology showcase.
What makes this home compelling is how those decisions come together: spaces with personality, room for company and thoughtful features that make daily life easier.
At a Glance
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Interiors by Dana Bass
Ten-foot ceilings, solid-core doors, detailed moldings, substantial woodwork and beautiful floors establish the home’s architectural character.
Before moving in, the current owners worked with Dana Bass Designs on an extensive renovation, introducing luxury wallcoverings and designer fixtures. The home’s kitchen and dining room, living room and parlor, and half bath appear in the firm’s E. Lake Highlands project portfolio.
Individual rooms have their own mood, while the craftsmanship creates continuity throughout. The sellers also report refreshed interior paint, updated fixtures and exhaust fans, and heated TOTO seats with washing and drying functions.
What Is It Like to Live at 9319 East Lake Highlands?
The floor plan balances connected gathering spaces with private retreats, giving everyday activities their own places without losing the sense of togetherness.
The kitchen opens to the den, keeping preparation and conversation close. A spacious butler’s pantry leads to the formal dining room, creating a useful transition for serving and entertaining.
The first-floor primary suite provides a quieter destination, while generous storage supports everyday organization. A hidden door opens into the media room, revealing a separate retreat for movies and music.
French doors connect the interiors to the multilevel backyard. Gatherings can move from dinner inside to conversation on the patio or an afternoon around the pool, with distinct spaces that allow everyone to find their own pace.
A Home-Integration Expert’s Personal Showcase
Kellan’s starting question is simple: “How do you want your house to live for you?”
Here, his answer is a Control4 installation connecting compatible lighting, motorized shades, whole-home audio, entertainment, security, access, climate and pool functions. The seller reports approximately $130,000 invested in the automation installation, encompassing equipment, infrastructure and programming.
Shades and curtains are programmed to close at sunset. Landscape and pathway lighting follow daylight and scheduled shutoff times, while motion activates selected interior lights. Controls are available through configured phones, touchscreens and physical controls.
Room-level audio adjustments let music suit each space, with outdoor speakers directed toward the patio and pool gathering areas. A remotely controlled pool-fill function simplifies another routine task.
Kellan also demonstrated Josh.ai voice control. His granddaughter’s room includes a customized setup that tells her personalized bedtime stories each night—a memorable example of technology reflecting the people who use it.
Read the companion article: Inside Kelltech Founder Kellan Warren’s Custom-Integrated Dallas Home.
Comfort and Protection Behind the Scenes
Climate control extends beyond the main living areas. Nest sensors in selected rooms provide temperature readings the thermostat can use at designated times. The screened patio has mini-split heating and cooling, and the garage has dedicated cooling.
Leak sensors near plumbing fixtures and water-connected equipment are configured to trigger alerts and an automatic water-supply shutoff, helping limit continued flow from a supply-side leak. Kellan also described entry and garage-door notifications and locally recorded camera footage.
Hardwired connections, fiber routed through conduit and protected underground cable pathways support the installation. A ventilated central equipment rack organizes the technology, while a generator, blown-in attic insulation and an insulated attic-access cover add practical support.
Outside, fingerprint gate access, hydraulic gate closers and drainage routes described by the seller as carrying alley runoff toward the street reflect the same attention to function.
Why We Have Loved Living Here
Coffee, conversation and time together
There are so many favorite spots in and around our home, but the one we use most is the screened patio. We start the day there with coffee and conversation. It’s peaceful and quiet.
In winter, we put up our custom clear panels. The firepit and mini-split keep it comfy and cozy, and the automated awning is especially nice during summer.
Family cookouts and swim parties are some of our favorite memories. This is the best living and entertaining arrangement of any home we’ve owned or built: open, without being one giant, undefined space. We especially appreciate the butler’s pantry.
Making the outdoors our own
We added a hot tub to the existing pool and a front porch with seating so we could enjoy the park.
More recently, we added plants, a fountain and rock walkways on both sides of the property. We replaced the privacy fence about three years ago and paid close attention to getting the lines right all the way around.
The garage shelving and bike hooks will stay for the next owners.
What Is Everyday Life in the Peninsula Like?
For these sellers, the Peninsula offers easy access to White Rock Lake and a neighborhood where you can participate as much—or as little—as you wish.
Their story continues:
The Peninsula is a hidden gem in Dallas. Those of us who have discovered this little enclave like to keep it a secret—shhhh!
There are neighborhood events, a newsletter and an active Facebook group covering everything from local development to elections. There are also activities at the boathouse and sailing club, with membership.
The trails just steps from our front door make walks and bike rides so easy. El Vecino is our favorite neighborhood restaurant, and we’ve loved Thursday-night concerts at the Arboretum—bringing a picnic or ordering from the venue and enjoying music outside.
One remarkable memory was watching the White Rock Lake eagles, Nick and Nora, and their three thriving eaglets near the playground. We walked over to see them in the nest and as they learned to fly.
What we’ll miss most is the park view, the convenience of the lake and walking to the bench for what we consider the best sunset views in Dallas.
Explore the Location
Our Perspective
We live in East Dallas, and we sell East Dallas. What stands out to us here is the coordination behind the improvements: the interiors, outdoor spaces and integration were considered as parts of the same living experience.
A buyer can appreciate the design immediately. Understanding the wiring, programming, drainage and equipment infrastructure takes a closer look. Those investments deserve attention when comparing this property with other luxury homes near White Rock Lake.
Nancy’s appraisal background brings a disciplined eye to construction quality and market position. Karen’s advertising-agency experience helps identify and communicate what distinguishes a property. Our community involvement and extensive local connections give that work a personal foundation.
The opportunity here is to enjoy an established setting and a home whose owners have already invested considerable thought in how it lives.
— Nancy Wilson and Karen Cuskey-Hartman
Explore the Home with Us
Contact Nancy Wilson and Karen Cuskey-Hartman to arrange a private tour of 9319 East Lake Highlands. We would love to show you the design, demonstrate the installed features and help you understand the Peninsula lifestyle and how this property compares with other Dallas luxury opportunities.
The installed Control4 automation system and generator convey. The seller’s Josh.ai demonstration server and lifetime license, televisions, digital picture frames and gun safe are excluded unless otherwise agreed in writing. See the property feature sheet for complete inclusions and exclusions. The reported automation investment describes the installation rather than the value of every item transferring.
Nancy Wilson and Karen Cuskey-Hartman
Nancy Wilson and Karen Cuskey-Hartman are East Dallas residents and luxury real estate agents with The Live Local Group at Coldwell Banker Realty, bringing more than 50 years of combined real estate experience to Dallas–Fort Worth buyers and sellers.
Deeply involved in their communities, they combine appraisal and advertising backgrounds with skilled negotiation, property-specific marketing and an extensive network of local connections. Their work serves East Dallas, including Lakewood and the White Rock Lake area, with the knowledge that comes from living and giving here.
