Biography & Early Wealth Journey

The 25-acre property was the subject of a tour in March of last year by Candy Evans of the Dallas real estate publication Candy's Dirt. Back then, she gushed about the estate so much that it seems she probably would have put up the $100 million herself if she could have – here's an excerpt:

"The approach to the private gates of 10000 Hollow Way Rd. feels more like a drive through the French countryside to a fabulous chateau deep in the heart of the forest. It's hard to believe this is just seconds from the Dallas North Tollway and less than 10 minutes from downtown."

Andy Beal is reportedly worth more than $10 billion, so dropping a hundred million or so on a house isn't too big a deal for him. And when you look at all of the amenities the property includes it begins to seem like a steal: The Crespi estate includes the main house covering 28,000 square feet and a 3,347-square-foot guest house, as well as plenty of beautiful scenery. A tennis court and helipad can also be found on the property, plus multiple gardens, a greenhouse, walking trails, and a pond. Then there's the 500-bottle wine cellar, a library with French paneling dating back to the early 19th century, and even a movie theater.