Marilyn Hoffman
The one Hundred Million Dollar Realtor
By AP Connolly
Marilyn Hoffman’s expertise in selling extraordinary farms, ranches, and estate properties attracts a clientele that reads like a Who’s Who of business, sports, entertainment, and the social register. Golfer Lee Trevino, a Saudi Prince, sports legend Deion Sanders, transportation secretary Milo Bryant, a billionaire Texas oilman, Horatio Alger member Carl Westcott, cosmetics queen Mary Kay, Merv Griffin, and a major sports team owner have all been her clients.
Marilyn recently made history by listing the most expensive home in Texas, a $100,000,000 property. She also sold one of the largest estates in Texas to the new owners of a major sports team. Her sale of a $9,995,000 penthouse in Dallas was the most expensive penthouse ever sold in Dallas.
Marilyn sold a $13,500,000 estate to the owners of a Scottish castle. Her most recent sale was a $20,000,000 estate that she listed, sold, and closed for full price in 24 days. This 35,000 square foot home was the largest and most expensive sale in the state. This estate was previously listed with another international realtor at a lower price and did not sell.
“Marilyn’s aggressive approach to the international marketing of the property resulted in a completed transaction in five months from start to finish. I’m hasten to add that the prior agencies failed completely to do any effective marketing of Brantley Manor, although I did spend a substantial upfront marketing fee with them.”
Eugene L. Brantley, Esquire
Seller of a 13,000 sq. ft.
South Carolina Mansion
Marilyn Hoffman sold this 35,000 sq. ft. $20,000,000 estate for full price in only 24 days. It was previously listed with another international realtor for years unsuccessfully.
MEADOWLAND FARM
LaGrange, Kentucky
Formerly the LaCroix Farm, this stately mansion sits at the end of a long tree lined drive overlooking 82 picturesque Bluegrass acres and 2 fountained lakes. This landmark farm has one of the great Kentucky mansions, a 12,000 square foot Neo-classical-style home with an 1885-circa historical restored guesthouse and a state-of-the-art equestrian facility with 48 custom stalls, 3 grooming bays, lounge and office, 3 wash stalls, an indoor walker, a 240’ indoor arena and a 270’ outdoor riding arena. Meadowland Farm embodies the quintessential Kentucky bluegrass farm, in the equestrian community of L’Esprit, offering direct access to 26 miles of trails. There are 6 bedrooms in the main home, including a complete guest suite with kitchen and private entry..
It is in perfect condition with recent renovations to the main home, barn, fencing and landscaping. There are 6 fireplaces, a 4-car garage, lavish entertaining areas, downstairs master suite, finished basement with wine cellar and exercise room.
The stone guesthouse has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and has been lovingly restored.
Offered at: $3,900,000.
Contact Marilyn Hoffman at Hoffman International Properties (MarilynHoffmanRealtor.com.
214-698-1736 or 214-674-3961).
SHEPARD HILL
Willis, Texas
Drive through the piney woods north of Houston and escape to 42 acres of heavenly countryside east of Lake Conroe and about 20 minutes north of The Woodlands. Approximately 10,000 SF Elegant Victorian Style Home in an extremely peaceful setting for a country getaway! House has been a Bed and Breakfast in the past, able to accommodate a wedding party and guests with 8 bedrooms and en suite baths, a 1 bedroom 1 full bath 970 SF guest house and a 1 bedroom apartment or game room above the 3 car garage. More recently this property has functioned as a Wedding Venue with a 6,000 SF Reception Building next door. Wedding Sites abound!
The Event Venue comes furnished and ready to roll into action with Home able to accommodate wedding party and guests. Some Commercial Amenities. And if you need a change of scenery from the 5 acre stocked lake, it’s easy to take a short drive over to Lake Conroe. Sells Beautifully Furnished with Period Antiques!
The stone guesthouse has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and has been lovingly restored.
Offered at: $3,750,000.
Contact Marilyn Hoffman at Hoffman International Properties (MarilynHoffmanRealtor.com.
214-698-1736 or 214-674-3961).
FOUR F RANCH
Lindale, Texas
This is an opportunity to buy your Garden of Eden. Custom designed 6,900 square foot estate on 240 acres of pristine land with a lake. Also, on the grounds is an artesian well which became the source of freshwater when the owners first designed and constructed this four-bedroom and 3.5 bath two-story structure. An equestrian stable with eight stalls was added, and an existing cabin on the property was renovated as a caretaker’s home.
The pictures tell the story of elegance and style put together by one of the country’s foremost interior designers for her own personal estate— comfortable yet posh abode. The entry foyer is grand, with the stairway going to the upstairs level guest rooms and study. The main level encompasses
the two-level Great Room with floor to ceiling windows and a fireplace, master bedroom, library, game room, and a kitchen with every amenity and high-end appliances and granite countertops for the gourmet chef. Four fireplaces inside and one outside add the warm ambiance.
Imagine a location just one hour from Dallas in the lush, green rolling hills of East Texas—it can be yours.
Offered at: $5,100,000.
Contact Marilyn Hoffman at Hoffman International Properties (MarilynHoffmanRealtor.com.
214-698-1736 or 214-674-3961).
Texas Dynasty Ranch
Annona, Texas
About 2.5 hours Northeast of Dallas and 1 hour from Texarkana, this ranch is currently the most extensive landholding being offered in Northeast Texas. The gorgeous 4,034 acres in a pristine and natural state features two-family homes with lush views of the rolling green countryside, dotted with hardwood outcroppings. Specimen oak and pecan trees—many a century or more old—are scattered throughout the acreage.
The ranch presently functions as a first-class Charlois Breeding cattle operation, with a few racehorses being bred. The grazing, hay, and water are abundant and top quality! The seller has a buyer base established and is willing to share with the new owner if desired. The property will easily lend itself to cattle, horses, crops, hunting (lots of game), fishing, or a resort operation. There are manager/tenant quarters, workshop, grain and molasses silos, and dry storage. The grasslands have various native grasses, which the owner has wisely used with a sound grazing rotation system. Currently, the property supports approximately 1500 animals.
Pastures are fenced and cross fenced, multiple working pens are in use, and there is a system to funnel the cattle through push pens to the 60 x 120 working barn with insulated roof, hydraulic squeeze chute, loading ramp, and holding pens. The land is dotted with many lakes and ponds, a deepwater creek runs through, a 7-mile levee, constructed by the Corp of Engineers, runs down one side of the property, and there is an artesian aquifer. Water is not a problem on this ranch! The game is plentiful with a wide variety, including turkey, many ducks, large whitetail deer, hogs, and bobcat. Fishing is abundant, with several 40-pound catfish and buffalo fish being caught recently. Cattle and farm equipment are negotiable. Owner financing possible.
Offered at: $22,000,000.
Contact Marilyn Hoffman at Hoffman International Properties (MarilynHoffmanRealtor.com.
214-698-1736 or 214-674-3961), or Patricia Hoffmaster at Hoffman International Properties (MarilynHoffmanRealtor.com; 214-698-1736 or 512-970-8601)..