An Un-Ranch House Near Hockaday Makes 1973 Look Like a Million Bucks

I don’t know if I have ever seen such an “un-ranch” ranch in North Dallas before, but this smooth, clean, contemporary home aka 4445 College Park  is a far cry from the Waltons or even the Bob Newhart Show, both of which were purring away on TV the year she was built. Which was 1973. Good Lord, I was in high school trying to keep my hair straight and coaxing Barbara Hershey bangs. “Live and Let Die” was one of the most popular James Bond movies that year. So though it may have been built 42 years ago, this home started life as The Electric Light Orchestra: sleekness is part of her DNA.

Then, in 1995, she was vamped up to a neutral contemporary polish with a few well selected bursts of color. The extensive remodel went back to the the wall studs finding clean lines, lots of natural light, and twenty-first century wiring for sound and Smart Home systems. So many traditional ranches built at this time do not have even the room for the digital and fiber optic wiring we need today. One neighbor had to add a whole new attic just to get wireless in his ranch home.

Over here on College Park, it’s all been done for you. The home has a breezy open floor plan: walk in to formal living and dining, sashay to the family room connected to the knock-out kitchen. Cool finishes include museum finished smooth as silk walls and abundant natural light, hardwoods throughout, electric blinds and a standing seam metal roof. The kitchen is like a James Bond movie itself: professional Gourmet high end stainless appliances, sleek granite counters, appliance garages, wine fridge, planning desk and many design efficiencies. The master retreat is huge, opens to the pool and features a spa bath you will never leave. The media room has a bar retreat. You get 4390 square feet all on one floor with four bedrooms, three and a half baths, and I think I saw an extra half bath snuggled in there. 2014 updates include that stunning pool and spa, extensive landscaping, lovely arbor, and wonderful treehouse. You are on a one-third acre lot so there is still gads of yard space besides the pool.

You know what else rocks? The location: Town North YMCA is like five steps away, Good Shepherd Episcopal a nice walk, and even Hockaday would be an easy bike ride. And let me tell you, living near any private school in Dallas just adds an instant $100,000 in value to a home.

And this REALLY rocks: the home has been reduced in price from $1,375,000 to the current $1,198,000. Listed with Bonnie Bauer at Dave Perry-Miller, 4445 College Park is a home I could sink my teeth into in about 30 days very easily. And I know the good folks at Inwood Bank and Inwood Mortgage would LOVE to help you make that very possible.