Country icon Loretta Lynn’s grandson is selling $7M Dallas manor with lavish ‘puppy condo’
Loretta Lynn’s grandson, Ethan Lyell, has officially put his lakefront mansion in Dallas, Texas, back on the market for $6.95 million.
According to Mansion Globalhe had initially put the English-style home up for sale in April for $7.75 million.
Lyell is one of Loretta Lynn’s 26 grandchildren and in October 2022 the country legend – known for hits such as Coal Miner’s Daughter – passed away at the age of 90 in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.
The six-bedroom estate, set in 5 acres, has been Grade II listed by both Damon and Megan Williamson. The Dallas Agency.
Ethan’s home — which he purchased in 2020 — is in a gated community called The Landing next to Lake Grapevine.
Loretta Lynn’s grandson, Ethan Lyell, has officially put his lakeside mansion in Dallas, Texas back on the market for $6.95 million; seen in 2015 in Nashville
He initially listed the English-style home for sale in April for $7.75 million, according to Mansion Global
After purchasing the home — which was built in 1998 — Ethan spent $5.5 million on renovations before putting the home on the market earlier this year.
In addition to six bedrooms, the mansion also features seven bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, a spacious backyard pool, relaxing outdoor lounge areas and several gardens.
As a unique addition to the estate, Lyell also built a ‘puppy apartment’ for his five dogs, including individual apartments.
Tenants also have access to a games room, two connected kitchens and also a gym with picturesque views of the garden and trees.
According to the listing, the plot is “decorated with more than 5,000 trees, shrubs and perennials, created to evoke the charm of a classic English country house.”
Also in the mansion are six fireplaces, wooden floors, a library and rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows that allow natural light to flood in.
At the main entrance there is a spiral staircase bordered by a railing, while an ornate chandelier hangs nearby.
The kitchen area contains two islands, blue-colored cabinets and two modern lamps hanging from the ceiling.
The six-bedroom estate, set on 5 acres, has been listed by both Damon and Megan Williamson of The Agency Dallas
Ethan’s home — which he purchased in 2020 — is in a gated community called The Landing next to Lake Grapevine
After purchasing the home — which was built in 1998 — Ethan spent $5.5 million on renovations before putting the home on the market earlier this year.
In addition to six bedrooms, the mansion also features seven bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, a spacious backyard pool, relaxing outdoor lounge areas and several gardens.
As a unique addition to the estate, Lyell also built a ‘puppy apartment’ for his five dogs, including individual apartments
Tenants also have access to a games room, two connected kitchens and also a gym with picturesque views of the garden and trees
According to the listing, the plot is ‘decorated with more than 5,000 trees, shrubs and perennials, created to evoke the charm of a classic English country house’
Some of Loretta Lynn’s personal items are on display throughout the mansion, including original albums and guitars.
An expansive, green lawn and several trees surround the exterior, while a large driveway leads to the front of the mansion and a garage that can accommodate up to four vehicles.
And in addition to a pool and jacuzzi, there are also “multiple entertainment areas” and a “farm-to-table garden.”
The mansion also offers “direct views of serene Grapevine Lake, making it an idyllic retreat for those seeking privacy, luxury and connection to nature just outside of Dallas,” according to the listing.
“We looked at probably 40 houses in Dallas, and this was the very first one we looked at,” Ethan Lyell said of the sprawling estate, according to Mansion Global.
‘We loved the layout; it has all these unique spaces where you can create all these cozy rooms to read a book, have a cup of coffee.’
Regarding the outdoor space and gardens, estate agent Damon Williamson said: ‘They’ve basically taken a tennis court and converted it into a planter farm with its own sprinkler system. It’s all irrigated with a fire pit in the middle.”
Ethan also provided insight into the “puppy apartment,” explaining, “We wanted to build something where the pups had their own space.”
Also in the mansion are six fireplaces, wooden floors, a library and rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows that allow natural light to flood in.
At the main entrance there is a spiral staircase bordered by a railing, while an ornate chandelier hangs nearby
The kitchen area contains two islands, blue-colored cabinets and two modern lamps hanging from the ceiling
And in addition to a pool and jacuzzi, there are also “multiple entertainment areas” and a “farm-to-table garden.”
The mansion also offers “direct views of serene Grapevine Lake, making it an idyllic retreat for those seeking privacy, luxury and connection to nature just outside of Dallas,” according to the listing.
“We probably looked at 40 houses in Dallas, and this was the very first one we looked at,” Ethan Lyell said of the sprawling estate, according to Mansion Global
‘They have their pillows and blankets with a big window overlooking the garden, and they have their own television. They are very spoiled.’
Loretta Lynn is known for hits such as Coal Miner’s Daughter and You’re Lookin’ At Country.
During her successful music career, the country singer has won several awards, such as three Grammy Awards and fourteen Academy of Country Music Awards.
In 1948, at the age of 15, she married Oliver ‘Doo’ Lynn and the couple remained together until his death in 1996.
Some of Loretta Lynn’s personal items are on display throughout the mansion, including original albums and guitars; seen in 1965
Throughout her successful music career, the country singer has garnered several accolades, including three Grammy Awards and 14 Academy of Country Music Awards; seen in 1972
They also welcomed six children: Betty Sue, Jack Benny Lynn, Ernest Ray, Clara Marie and twins Peggy and Patsy. Her two eldest children, Betty and Jack, are both deceased.
Loretta also had a total of 26 grandchildren, one of whom auditioned for American Idol.
A few months earlier, in August of this year, it was announced that Loretta’s granddaughter Lynn Massey had died at the age of 64 following a “long and difficult health battle.”
Her death was announced on Instagram and it also said: ‘Our family is so grateful for the prayers and love continually shown to us’ – although it was not revealed what illness Lynn had suffered from.