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.
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That 2651 linky thang ain’t workin..did Candy put you in charge or what? LOL!
Linky thang should be fixed. Sorry about that!
Our church is in that neighborhood, at Milmar and Ferguson, and I’m always surprised at the cool houses that are in the vicinity. Lots of unexpected creeks, great trees, and wonderful older houses. East Dallas is an undiscovered treasure in many ways.
Hey I’m in Maine at my daughter’s wedding. It’s beautiful and I have some fabulous stories: our wedding planner actually got in a bidding war for a home — yep in Maine. I’ll check that link later. XOXO
Oh and thank you so much Catherine! You are the best…