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Great New Lakewood Listing Is On The Frontier

Candy Evans — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:48:41 +0000

Just listed, 3914 Frontier in Bob o Link Downs. This 2372 square foot puppy is fresh on the market. One story built in 1948 has had multiple quality updates and achieved a smooth, mid-century modern touch. Kitchen decked out as if it were an appliance showroom manager’s own home — hint hint. Master bath completely remodeled with elegant white marble floors, dual vanities, shower and tub. Three bedrooms, three baths, den. Garage converted to a play room with huge laundry/storage room adjacent, children’s baths in original 1950′s colored tiles, pristine shape. Check out the hardwood floors. Lot is 80 by 152. But the most breathtaking feature is the backyard that is craggy, treed, and overlooks a beautiful Lakewood creek. This really is a tree house, or a house for the trees. Structure, style and location on a quiet street in one of Lakewood’s hottest corners. $625,000.

Dallas House Porn: Two Acres, International Style, $1.5???

Candy Evans — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:59:31 +0000

Designed by James Nagle from Chicago, this Doug Newby listing has five bedrooms, separate guest and pool house, not one but two swimming pools. Is located in Bent Tree. What do we think about Bent Tree? Sure seems a whole lot closer in than it once did.

D Sale of the Week: Green Acres, Green Oaks, Green Backs

Candy Evans — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:00:50 +0000

This Lake Highlands pup is a hip pocket, officially off the market for the holidays, but on for anyone who would truly like to put the key to a 2620 square foot home under the Christmas tree. Fabulously cared for and tended, the 1979 built home sports beautiful interiors with re-textured walls in soothing tones, three bedrooms, three baths, fireplace, gussied up kitchen (granite, check; Viking, check; Sub Zero, check; Bosch, check) 14-inchtravertine floors everywhere (including the laundry room, how elegant) plus sparkling back-yard pool. Great area south of Whitehurst, east of Greenville Ave. in Richardson school district beckons young families with proximity to Moss Vine Park. One teeny weeny drawback: the yard is a bit small, but does sport a pool, which could always be filled in. The motivated agent-owner will even put a big red ribbon on the front door for the right buyer, right price which we think is just about right: $399,999. Listing agent, Mark Cain, Dave Perry-Miller.

Happy Thanksgiving From Dallas Dirt

Candy Evans — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:28:31 +0000

For your Turkey Day viewing pleasure, I thought we all needed a little House Porn to accompany the stuffing. Dream on this baby with your drumstick in hand: one and a half acres on prestigious Hunters Glen in University Park, 10,000 square feet built in 1980, architectural design by Frank Welch, as if you couldn’t tell. Five bedrooms, five and a half baths, pool, buffet pavilion, wine cellar, three or four living spaces, the master bath is so large it could be living area number five. Check out the graphic. Agent is Patricia Massey, Ellen Terry, Ebby Companies and the price tag a cool $18,000,000. Go ahead, eat your heart out. It’s Thanksgiving!

Dallas Real Estate Showtime: Classic French Beauty on Versailles, Just Under $10 Million

Candy Evans — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:34:35 +0000

The graphic for this 11,698 square foot home says “Welcome to Paris.” But I’m telling you, this home is almost better than being on the champs de Lycee . Where do I begin? The location — on a prime Highland Park street overlooking a park, pristine 98 by 133 corner lot. A dream team of experts, architect Will Snyder of Boerder-Snyder, home builder extraordinaire Christine Goff, home stagier Ann Schooler utilized the location to the Nth degree so that virtually every room takes full advantage of that park view. Six bedrooms, nine and a half baths, formals, den, library, office, full basement with wine cellar and tasting room, playroom, workout room, three car attached garage, and in each and every corner details details details. Too many things to tell you — let me show you 4441 South Versailles: just $9,250,000.

Back By Popular Demand: House Porn on Shadywood Lane

Candy Evans — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:31:48 +0000

This house is so gorgeous I had to Twitter pics while touring. The owners are from the Bay area and clean California influence is everywhere, from the uncluttered interiors to the outdoor living-friendly patio with Adirondack rocks around the salt water pool — a model pool for Harold Leidner’s ads. The approximately 7912 square foot home is on one of Bluffview’s most desired streets, and while built in 1952, the home is effectively new from the ground up, with two major remodels in 2000 and 2007. I can think of no better home for a party: walking paths take you from the pool to the rock spa and back to a hidden fire pit. Two bedrooms down including the master, which has a gorgeous bathroom, walk-in shower, and spacious master his and her closet. Detail to steal: marble surfaced island in master closet perfect for packing with full storage beneath. Three bedrooms with baths up plus a game room and snack bar. The outside covered kitchen and fireplace/patio is glorious, but I think my favorite part of this home is the hardwood floors — hand scraped in the kitchen and family room, smooth walnut in the formal areas, the various surfaces imparting a lived-in, old home feel to a home that is very much a spring chicken. Price Tag: $3,550,000 — not bad, actually, for Bluffview.

House Porn, Versailles-Style: Get Ready For The Next Most Talked About Home In Dallas

Candy Evans — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:00:23 +0000

This is one you’ve got to see just as soon as I can get inside. Built by Christine Goff, architectural design by Will Snyder, backing by a prominent local. And I am ready to pitch a tent on the sidewalk, cannot wait!

Dallas House Porn: Reduced For Sale On Meadow Road — And Gorgeous

Candy Evans — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:50:31 +0000

We love trees, but they sometimes shield perfectly beautiful homes from full view. Like this one, reduced for sale, on Meadow Road just west of Hillcrest. (Yes, it’s in the “good part”.) In fact, when we were looking for the most beautiful homes in Dallas, we couldn’t use many gorgeous numbers because of the trees. (Do not, repeat, do not go out and chop any trees just to be a most beautiful candidate!) Behind the kind of porte-cochere arch, this home has a lovely open floor plan, the bedrooms are downstairs, and there’s room for growth upstairs. Four bedrooms, four and a half baths. Only $755,000. I kid you not.

Update: I’m now told that this house has been leased. See, you were too late. But I’ll be the agents have a few more up their sleeves.

Dallas Real Estate: Watter’s Creek Is My New Fave Shopping Center

Candy Evans — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:14:07 +0000

That’s why. Plus some really nice ‘hoods up there. Lookie what I found yesterday at Montgomery Farm: 5747 square feet built in 2006 with all the new bells and whistles — granite, gourmet, Sub-Zero, gameroom, media, five bedrooms, five and a half baths, four living areas plus it backs to the Connemara Conservancy so no houses, no utility lines in the back yard. And get this: 1226 Monica, Allen, slides in under one million at $965,000.

Open House Porn: What’s up this weekend…

Intern — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:02:05 +0000

My three favorite open houses to check out this weekend:

6315 Deloache Avenue

I think it must be pretty obvious by now what kind of house I like. It is tucked away, almost hidden from the street. It gives it somewhat of an enchanted forest feeling, which beautifully matches the interior of the house. I am not talking about unicorns and fairies, but cozy clutter. Lots of plants, patterns, and decoration. I must say though… the room with the table that appears to double as a giant Monopoly board makes me nervous. I spy, with my little eye, 17 crosses hanging on the wall. Is this the Bible Belt or what? Check out this house on Sunday from 3 to 5! Set you back: $1,649,500 Preston Hollow.

4352 San Carlos Street

Well, just the other day I went on a walk with my wonderful roommate, and we did our usual judging of every house we walked by… as well as every person. We passed by this little gem and we both fell head-over-heels in love. It is adorable in every way shape and form. The perfect symmetry of the hedges and windows, the hanging tree protecting the lawn from the brutal Dallas sun, and, of course, the huge windows adorned with green shutters. If Sam and I were single (that is, if we did not already have a ‘unit’ that we are married to), we would be putting the moves on this one! Maybe we are just faithful because we are poor college undergrads! 4352 San Carlos Street for Ebby Halliday open Sunday from 2:00 to 3:30. $1,160,000.

4533 Bordeaux Avenue

Vaulted ceilings! Need I say more? I love this home because of the vaulted ceilings (obviously), big windows, black shutters, columns, and southern plantation vibe, but… this family seems to have a fetish for the color red. “Red rum, red rum,” except in this case “red room”. Don’t like red? Sherwin Williams is offering 25% off. Take a look at this on Sunday from 1 to 3, 4533 Bordeaux Avenue, shown by Allie Beth Allman and well-priced at $1,099,000 in Highland park.

Dallas Real Estate Love In The L-Streets: Here’s Why Lakewood/Lake Highlands Rocks

Candy Evans — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:30:16 +0000

Traditional or mid-century modern? I don’t know, but she has hardwoods, a renovated kitchen with light wood cabinets, 2370 square feet, four bedrooms, 2 baths, a wall of glass facing the creekview, and will only set you back $279,900! Check out 10836 Colbert Way in the uber hot L Streets — this home would be perfect for a first time home buyer looking to cash in on that $8000 tax credit and may be eligible for FHA financing. That plus the agent, Ed Murchison, is one of my faves in Dallas.

To get a better taste of Lake Highlands, check out this article I wrote for D Home: Neighborhood Spotlight: Lake Highlands

Dallas Real Estate: It’s The Details, Baby, Even In The Closet

Candy Evans — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:00:48 +0000

Here is one reason why we love older homes: attention to detail, like the key edge on these front hall closet shelves, because once upon a time folks created things with their hands and took pride in their craft. Our wonderful Art Director, Jamie Laubhan-Oliver, snapped this photo this weekend while touring a gorgeous Howard Meyer property on Lawther drive… $3.7 million says she and stunning. (LOVE Lawther Drive and one of these days think I may move there. Or near.) Thank you so much, Jamie; I’ve got to find the address and see this puppy in the flesh!

Open House Porn: It Was A Beautiful Weekend For Falling In Love With A Home…

Intern — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:00:58 +0000

Sorry! I lied. Except for the wonderful evenings, it was not a good weekend for any weekend fun or romance, well not ’till Sunday anyhow! If you are looking for a new home –or not, you just like to hope and dream like me — here are a few highlights from “Emily’s Weekend’s Open House Smorgasboard”:

3704 Stratford Avenue:

This home is right up my alley. I am a recently transplanted Highland Parker, originally from New York, and this reminds me of the homes I grew up around. It is tucked away from the street behind a natural setting of trees and bushes. Everything is kept simple yet beautiful, from the architecture to the interior decoration. Even the pool area. If you are a person that likes to be close to your favorite restaurants, friends, the grocery store, and so on, but when you are home you like to feel a million miles away, this is the home for you.

3512 Euclid Avenue:

Mi piacerebbe visitare l'Italia un giorno di questi! Translation: I would like to visit Italy one day. For now, I will just visit this Tuscan style home right in the heart of the Park cities, and you can come too! Between 3:00 and 5:30 on Sunday, August 2nd, Briggs Freeman has the pleasure of giving an open house for potential buyers and real estate lovers (or real estate voyeurs). I hate to pick favorites... but this is my favorite. You have to see this one yourself so put on your Sunday best, grab your umbrella, and get on over to Euclid Avenue. Faccia come se fósse a casa sua (Translation: Make yourself at home). Better yet, don't just make yourself at home, make it your home!

3524 Wentwood:

This traditional University Park home has three of my favorite things: hardwood floors, saltwater pool, and a large second floor deck. I would happily give my left kidney to live in this home. Unfortunately, I think the cost runs more around two kidneys, a liver, and a leg, but it's worth it!

Dallas Real Estate Open Houses: Check Out These Babes

Candy Evans — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:29:02 +0000

This one is $3,295,000 at 5551 Edlen and a total bargain in the honeypot of Old Preston Hollow on those 3/4 acre lots. Go here, then meander over to the Creeks of Preston Hollow — one of the few times the gates will be open so you can peek inside. Here’s what’s open from Briggs Freeman, though I’m dissappointed that mega manse on Preston Road – the one the guy bought for his fiance for about ten million, then she said she didn’t want it — is not one of them. Darn it.

Open House Sunday

Candy Evans — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:24:26 +0000

It’s hot, it’s July in Dallas, what else to do but check out Open Houses? This one is listed for $8,950,000 on Lexington and is open tomorrow from three ’till five pm. (And full disclosure, it was selected by my wonderful intern Miss Emily, an SMU student helping me with Dallas Dirt. Love Emily, she has great taste in House Porn!) Here are all the open houses at Allie Beth Allman, enough to keep you cool all day.