English Estate
Southern Highlands
The English Estate is a custom home built from the ground up in Southern Highlands, one of Las Vegas's premier golf course communities. At approximately 10,000 square feet, the home features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and an English-inspired traditional exterior paired with a modern interior designed around the homeowners' vision of resort-style living at home.
English Estate
The English Estate is a custom home built from the ground up in Southern Highlands, one of Las Vegas's premier golf course communities. At approximately 10,000 square feet, the home features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and an English-inspired traditional exterior paired with a modern interior designed around the homeowners' vision of resort-style living at home.
The property also includes an approximately 2,500-square-foot pool house with two bedrooms, a living area, and a kitchenette, giving the homeowners a fully self-contained guest or entertaining space just steps from the pool. The backyard itself was designed to feel like a private resort, anchored by a custom lazy river pool that wraps through the outdoor living area with views of the golf course beyond.
Built by John McDonough, with Kingdom & Co., the English Estate was completed in 22 months from groundbreaking to final walkthrough and stands as a testament to what is possible when a custom home is built around the dreams and desires of the client.
The English Estate: An English Exterior With a Modern Soul
The homeowners came to John with a clear vision: they wanted a home that carried the character of traditional English architecture on the outside while feeling thoroughly modern on the inside. The result is a home where the curb appeal tells one story and the interior tells another, and both feel completely intentional.
Inside, the design leans into clean, refined finishes with custom slab fireplaces, detailed ceiling work, and custom cabinetry throughout. The flooring shifts between hardwood, herringbone tile, and large-format tile depending on the room and its function. Marble, custom slabs, and specialty tiles finish the bathrooms and showers. Every material was selected to support the modern interior the homeowners envisioned while maintaining the warmth that a 10,000-square-foot home demands.
Resort Living in Your Own Backyard
The backyard at the English Estate was designed with one goal: make it feel like a resort. The centerpiece is a custom lazy river pool that required close coordination with a specialized pool contractor to engineer and build correctly. Lazy river pools are not standard residential features, and getting the flow, grading, and mechanical systems right takes a level of precision that goes well beyond a typical pool installation.
Surrounding the pool, the outdoor living areas take full advantage of the property’s golf course views. Large sliding doors throughout the home open directly to covered patios and outdoor living spaces, creating a seamless connection between the interior and the backyard. The approximately 2,500-square-foot pool house sits adjacent, functioning as its own residence with two bedrooms, a living area, and a kitchenette. Whether the homeowners are hosting guests for a weekend or spending a quiet evening by the pool, the backyard operates as a true extension of the home.
Inside the English Estate: Standout Spaces
The kitchen and living room anchor the main living areas and are the spaces that make the strongest first impression. The kitchen features custom cabinetry and custom slab countertops, designed for both everyday function and large-scale entertaining. The living room opens to the outdoor living areas and is oriented to frame the golf course, mountain, and city views visible from the property.
Upstairs, the balconies capture panoramic views of the Las Vegas skyline, the surrounding mountains, and the golf course below. The primary suite includes a custom closet with built-in cabinetry designed specifically for the homeowners. Throughout the home, custom millwork, ceiling details, and slab fireplaces reinforce the level of finish that defines the English Estate from room to room.
Full house automation ties every system together, giving the homeowners control over lighting, climate, security, and entertainment throughout the residence and pool house.
22 Months From Groundbreaking to Walkthrough
The English Estate was completed in 22 months from groundbreaking to final walkthrough. A project of this scope, with approximately 12,500 total square feet between the main residence and pool house, a lazy river pool, and the level of custom finish throughout, requires careful sequencing of every trade from foundation to final detail. Every phase was managed to deliver on the homeowners’ vision without compromising quality or craftsmanship.
Project Details
Project Name: English Estate
Location: Southern Highlands, Las Vegas, Nevada
Type: Custom Home Build
Square Footage: Approximately 10,000 sf (main home) + 2,500 sf (pool house)
Bedrooms / Bathrooms: 5 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms (main home) + 2 Bedrooms (pool house)
Additional Spaces: Pool House with Living Area and Kitchenette
Design Style: Traditional (English-Inspired Exterior, Modern Interior)
Build Timeline: 22 Months Key Features: Lazy River Pool, 2,500 sf Pool House, Custom Slab Fireplaces, Golf Course Views, Full House Automation, Custom Millwork and Cabinetry, Balconies with City and Mountain Views
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At the English Estate in Southern Highlands, Kingdom & Co. worked with a specialized pool contractor to design and build a resort-style backyard featuring a lazy river pool. This type of custom pool requires careful engineering and coordination, and the result is a private outdoor space that feels like a high-end resort.
A pool house is a separate structure adjacent to the pool area that functions as its own living space. At the English Estate, the approximately 2,500-square-foot pool house includes two bedrooms, a living area, and a kitchenette, giving the homeowners a self-contained guest or entertaining space steps from the pool.
Build timelines depend on the size, complexity, and custom features of the home. The English Estate, at approximately 10,000 square feet plus a 2,500-square-foot pool house, was completed in 22 months from groundbreaking to final walkthrough. Kingdom & Co. provides a detailed timeline before construction begins so homeowners know what to expect at every phase.
Absolutely. The English Estate features an English-inspired traditional exterior paired with a modern interior defined by custom slab fireplaces, detailed ceiling work, and refined finishes throughout. Kingdom & Co. builds homes that reflect the homeowner’s vision regardless of whether that means blending styles or committing to one.
Kingdom & Co. serves homeowners throughout the Las Vegas valley, including Southern Highlands, Henderson, MacDonald Highlands, Summerlin, Spanish Trails, Lake Las Vegas, Ascaya, and surrounding communities.
Ready to Build Your Dream Home in Las Vegas?
The English Estate is proof that a custom home can be anything you imagine it to be. Kingdom & Co. handles design, engineering, and construction under one roof so every detail reflects your vision, from the architectural style to the backyard resort you have always wanted.
