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3906 Highland Drive

Denison, Texas 75020
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Bed 4

Bed

Bath 6

Bath

SqFt7,223

Sqft

Acres45.91

Acres(Lot)

Imagine working your whole life to build your dream property—that's exactly what Charles E. Watson, owner of 16 Watson Burger locations at the height of his career, accomplished at 3906 Highland Drive. This iconic estate represents a four-year labor of love, designed by renowned architect Richard E. Huston of Anaheim, California, and meticulously built by J.W. Thomas. Inspired by the elegant mansions of Malibu and sited on nearly 50 acres, this North Texas masterpiece features a painted brick exterior with floor-to-ceiling windows spanning the rear, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living through French doors that open from nearly every room to private courtyards and terraces. Contiguous brick paver flooring flows throughout while encasement windows frame breathtaking views of wildlife and the peaceful pond. Wood-burning fireplaces grace the sunken living room, dining room, and primary bedroom. The gourmet kitchen boasts double ovens and a warming drawer, modern flat-front cabinetry, and a large bay window overlooking the front courtyard. All bedrooms feature ensuite bathrooms. The primary bedroom features a built-in wood slat canopy with French doors off to your private terrace and dual primary bathrooms. Breezeways connect the main house to a detached guest house with wet bar ensuring everyone enjoys their own privacy, plus a cabana with extra storage, perfect for an exercise room. Features new windows in the guest bedrooms and the primary bedroom, a master light switch, and full sprinkler system. This is the kind of place you work your whole life to live in—a testament to the American dream where dedication and vision transformed the Watson Burger empire success into an extraordinary legacy estate.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,900,000

AD Id : 68603050

MLS Id : 544342018

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 45.91 Acres

Living Area Size : 7,223

Year Built : 1976

County : Grayson

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedrooms: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 4.5 Full Baths: 4 Half Baths: 2
  • Interior Features

    Built-in Features,Double Vanity,Eat-in Kitchen,In-Law Suite Floorplan,Kitchen Island,Natural Woodwork,Open Floorplan,Pantry,Tile Counters,Wet Bar

    Appliances

    Dishwasher,Disposal,Electric Cooktop,Gas Water Heater,Double Oven,Trash Compactor,Vented Exhaust Fan,Warming Drawer

    Utilities

    City Water,Electricity Connected,Individual Water Meter,Outside City Limits,Propane,Septic
  • Cooling Features

    Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Electric

    Heating Source

    Central,Electric,Fireplace(s)

    Fireplace

    Number of Fireplaces: 3 Fireplace Features: Bedroom,Dining Room,Living Room,Wood Burning

  • Building Information

    Built Year: 1976 Construction: Brick,Wood Roof Type: Composition,Flat
  • Exterior Features

    Courtyard,Covered Patio/Porch,Rain Gutters,Lighting,Private Yard,Storage

    Foundation

    Combination,Concrete Perimeter,Pillar/Post/Pier,Slab
  • Accessibility Features

    Accessible Bath - Full,Accessible Bedroom,Accessible Doors,Accessible Hallway(s)

    Pool Features

    Diving Board,Gunite,Heated,In Ground

    Laundry Features

    Electric Dryer Hookup,Utility Room,Full Size W/D Area,Washer Hookup

    Patio And Porch

    Covered,Front Porch,Patio,Side Porch

    Fencing

    Perimeter,Pipe

    Construction Materials

    Brick,Wood

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size (Acr): 45.9100 Lot Size Units: Acres Lot Size Square Feet: 1,999,840 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Features: Acreage,Landscaped,Many Trees,Sprinkler System,Tank/ Pond,Water/Lake View
  • Property Information

    SQ ft (Living Area): 7,223 Property Type: Residential Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Architectural Style: Contemporary/Modern,Ranch Subdivision: None City: Denison State: Texas Directions: Traveling south on Hwy 75, take the Morton St. exit. Turn right on Pottsboro Rd. and take a left on Highland Dr. Property entrance is where N. Parkdale Lane and Highland Drive intersect (on the west side of N. Parkdale Lane). Black and white for sale sign next to entrance. Property Status: Active Exclusions: staging furniture Levels: One Property Age: 50 Year Built Details: Preowned Other Equipment: Satellite Dish

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: $1,900,000 List Price Tot SqFt: $263
  • Listing Information

    Possession: Closing/Funding

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 112240 Tax Legal Description: G-1409 EAST W A A-G1409, ACRES 48.89 Unexempt Taxes: $31,767

  • Parking Information

    Garage Space: 0 Carport Spaces: 4 Parking Features: Additional Parking,Attached Carport,Carport,Circular Driveway,Covered,Detached Carport,Inside Entrance,Lighted,Parking Pad
  • Homeowners Association Information

    HOA Type: None

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Mayes Middle School: Henry Scott High School: Denison Intermediate School: Mcdaniel School District: Denison ISD
  • Utility Information

    Utilities: City Water,Electricity Connected,Individual Water Meter,Outside City Limits,Propane,Septic
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/05/2026 @ 19:55

MLS: 544342018 LISTED BY: Megan Christensen, Texas Life Real Estate 800-257-1242 SOURCE: NTREIS - North Texas Real Estate Information

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