Some homes get updated. This one was reimagined.
If you’ve been searching for a home in Rowlett that feels current, functional, and genuinely inviting, 9217 Inverness in the Waterview neighborhood deserves a closer look. This home brings together a completely redesigned kitchen, all bedrooms downstairs, an upstairs gameroom, a private backyard with a pergola-covered patio, and access to some of Waterview’s most loved neighborhood amenities.
It’s the kind of home that gives you style where it matters, practical updates you’ll appreciate every day, and a location that adds real lifestyle value.
A Kitchen That Sets the Tone
The kitchen is the standout feature of this home, and it makes an immediate impression. It has been completely redesigned with a modern, custom feel, featuring navy cabinetry, quartz countertops, brushed gold hardware and fixtures, a stainless vent hood, pot filler, smooth top range, and a large island with breakfast bar seating.
This is not a basic refresh. The finishes feel intentional, the layout feels usable, and the design gives the space a strong focal point without sacrificing function.
The large island adds workspace, storage, and seating, making it easy to prep meals, serve snacks, help with everyday routines, or keep conversation flowing while guests gather nearby. The kitchen opens to the family room, creating the kind of connected main living space today’s buyers are looking for.
Open Living with Warmth and Character
LVP flooring runs through the common areas, giving the home a clean, cohesive, and modern feel. The family room is open to the kitchen and features a vaulted ceiling, natural light, and a gas fireplace that anchors the space.
It’s easy to imagine daily life here: coffee at the island, evenings by the fireplace, weekend gatherings that flow from the kitchen to the living room, and quiet mornings with natural light filling the space.
Near the foyer, the front living and dining area adds even more flexibility. This generous tandem room can be used for dining, entertaining, music, a sitting area, or a combination of uses depending on how you live. For buyers who want options beyond a standard floor plan, this space is a major plus.
All Bedrooms Downstairs
One of the most practical features of this home is that all bedrooms are located downstairs. The owner’s suite offers high ceilings, a sitting area, and an updated bath with dual granite vanities, brushed gold fixtures, updated lighting, and a walk-in shower with frameless glass and a tiled shower pan.
Bath two has also been updated with a granite vanity, updated cabinetry, modern lighting and fixtures, and a subway tile tub-shower surround. These updates give the home a fresh, polished feel while keeping the spaces comfortable and functional.
Upstairs Gameroom with Designer Staircase Detail
While the bedrooms are downstairs, the home still offers extra living space upstairs. The staircase adds a designer touch with iron balusters, stained wood treads, and rich trim details, leading to a large gameroom.
This upstairs flex space gives you room for movie nights, hobbies, gaming, exercise, a lounge area, or indoor fun. It’s separated from the main living areas, which makes it easy to use in a way that fits your lifestyle without taking over the rest of the home.
Private Backyard with Pergola-Covered Patio
The backyard adds another layer of livability. A pergola-covered patio creates an inviting outdoor space for grilling, relaxing, or enjoying a quiet evening outside. The yard feels private and usable, with room to enjoy the outdoors without feeling crowded.
There is also a convenient storage shed in back, giving you extra space for lawn equipment, outdoor gear, or seasonal items.
Additional updates include updated lighting, fans, door hardware, roof replaced in 2025, water heater replaced in 2024, updated fencing, and built-in laundry room and garage storage cabinets. These are the kinds of improvements buyers appreciate because they support both style and everyday function.
The Waterview Lifestyle
Waterview is one of Rowlett’s most amenity-rich neighborhoods, and this home puts you close to the features that make the community so appealing.
The neighborhood offers a golf course, driving range, pro shop, fishing lakes, 14 parks, tennis courts, pool, and private waterpark amenities. Even better, the main community park and waterpark are less than a half-mile walk away, giving you easy access to outdoor recreation and neighborhood amenities close to home.
For buyers who want more than just a house, Waterview offers a strong lifestyle component: parks, water features, outdoor spaces, and amenities that make the neighborhood feel active and connected.
Convenient Rowlett Location
9217 Inverness is also well-positioned for everyday convenience. The home is located minutes from PGBT-190, I-30, shopping, schools, entertainment, and Lake Ray Hubbard.
That combination of neighborhood amenities and regional access is a major part of the appeal. You can enjoy the feel of an established Rowlett community while still being connected to surrounding areas like Garland, Rockwall, Dallas, Plano, and Richardson.
Why This Home Stands Out
There are plenty of homes with updates, but 9217 Inverness stands out because the updates feel thoughtful and the layout feels practical. The custom kitchen gives the home personality. The open family room keeps the main living areas connected. The downstairs bedroom layout adds convenience. The upstairs gameroom provides extra flexibility. The backyard gives you usable outdoor space. And the Waterview amenities add lifestyle value beyond the property itself.
For first-time buyers, move-up buyers, or anyone looking for an updated home in Rowlett with strong neighborhood appeal, this is one to put at the top of the list.
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Schedule a Private Showing
9217 Inverness offers the style, updates, space, and community setting buyers are looking for in Waterview. Don’t wait to see it in person.
To schedule a private showing or request more information, contact Cindy Dunnican and The Dunnican Team with Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors at 972-679-1789 or visit TheDunnicanTeam.com.