Inside, the home’s generous use of windows let you spend much of your day overlooking the water. From brewing coffee to after-dinner drinks, and from hanging out in the family room to pulling up the covers at night, you’re rarely without an unobstructed view of the pristine lake and horizon beyond. Multiple covered outdoor patios let you take in the views alfresco.

The kitchen plan is open — but not too open — with long, roomy countertops, a center island for prep work, a buffet area for storage and artful arrangements, a breakfast area, and of course stunning views of the lake. A glass-enclosed dining room is a special architectural twist that creates the feeling of sitting right on the water.

With functional areas aplenty, this home runs as smoothly as a pebble skips across Lake Ray Hubbard’s still waters. A pool bath plus a second full bath off the kitchen make swim days a snap. And every room can be quickly readied for occupancy thanks to four laundry areas, including one with a commercial-grade washer and dryer featuring steam-cleaning action and space for bulky items.

When weekend plans include family, friends, plus-ones and last-minute guests, it’s all okay due to the extra-large flex spaces that double as bedrooms or bunkrooms in a pinch. Graciously loan visitors the upstairs primary bedroom with a massive walk-in closet, sitting area and covered balcony while you stay in the downstairs primary bedroom with a bath en suite.

There is still more potential sleeping space in the second-floor guest quarters over the detached garage. When not hosting overnight guests, this private space makes a great exercise area, game room, office or library. Fill its alcoves with family treasures, photographs and memorabilia collected through the years and you’ve created a priceless family archive for generations to come.

Only 28 miles and only a half-hour drive from downtown Dallas, this waterfront dream home offers the rapid change of pace one expects from a lake house. So, how fast can you get here?