Articles for September 17th, 2009
Casa View Oaks
I’m back–temporarily–to help Candy out as she takes care of family business.
I’m always amazed at how many tucked-away neighborhoods there are in Dallas that I’ve never heard of. With really good architecture.
Just drove over to an area that I guess might be called Casa View Oaks, in an area of east Dallas that can only appreciate, near Ferguson and Oates. There’s quite a pocket of Cliff May-designed houses over there that are crying out for young families to come on in, buy a house for next to nothing, do some restoration work, and end up with affordable architectural significance.
Cliff May, who is sometimes referred to as the Father of the California Ranch House, practiced throughout the mid century (20th, right). His houses were notable for their close connection between interior and exterior spaces, which tends not to be the case with the ranch houses we all grew up in. The houses over in Casa View Oaks clearly have it. One current listing, 2651 Andrea Lane, is on the market for $146,000 and has been a hot topic over at livemodern.com. Take a look at the photos.
D Sale of the Week: Shorecrest Summer Camp Year Round
Shorecrest is one of the hottest neighborhood stories in this town. Remember when we told you about this house? Which then became this great green house? That’s why we don’t think 8709 Labron Ave. will be around for too many more open houses. All 1,585 square feet—two bedrooms, two baths—exude charm. The brick home was built in 1958 on a leafy, 81-by-152-foot lot. The original hardwoods have been refinished, and windows have been updated to thermal. But here’s the best part about this $349,500 gem: the square footage does not include the freshly painted and revamped 1,100-square-foot guesthouse that has two full baths and screened porch. So in addition to this doll house, you get a private camp house, too. Plus, owner financing may be available!
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