Fort Worth Friday: Orange-You Glad You Live in Fort Worth?

Wow, I mean, just wow. Look what a $1.2 nets you in Fort Worth. I like this home at 400 Virginia Place in Fort Worth because it is elegant and stately, and has high ceilings even though it was built in 1987. That means that the creators had some forward-thinking thoughts going on in their brains even though the whole world was embracing butcher block counters, Kentile floors (oh dear Lord, remember those?) and wood-framed panelling. Thank God there are some of us with enough vision to see our way out of design fads!

The neighborhood is Monticello. The name “Monticello’ emanated from the Monticello Land Company, which originally developed the area in 1928. Back then, it was known as “the subdivision with a personality”.  This came about likely because of the neighborhood’s beautiful, tasteful homes loaded with charm, character, and the softly winding streets lined with mature trees. The area is in close proximity to downtown Fort Worth, the Cultural District, West Fork Trinity River, everything. The other aspect that keeps Monticello hot is the super active neighborhood association which sponsors numerous events including Easter egg hunts, parades, and many seasonal get-togethers.

The layout of this home matches the neighborhood, being quite traditional. But I think it’s the interior design that really makes this house pop.

Question: What do you think about that orange sofa? Do you think a home stager would approve? It’s a little strong, but I find myself drawn to it, like a big, juicy orange. But does it overpower?

This home is 4857 square feet and packs in five bedrooms, five full and one-half bath, a huge master with sitting room and bath, and a great kitchen with stainless appliances, integrated refrigerator, and a wine cooler, all topped by pretty granite. The Butlers pantry/wet bar adjoins the dining room and the kitchen. There is also a laundry room, and excellent use made of space. The front staircase sweeps upstairs efficiently.

I’m really in love with the soft wall colors, the ceiling treatments, and the one-fifth acre that maximizes parking with a circular drive. But I am still  just going so ga-ga over that orange sofa. In fact,  I may have to go find an Orange Crush.

In any case, this is what you get for $1,239,000 in Fort Worth with property taxes at $21,796 (current year). Listed with Jackie Prowse at Williams Trew, to whom I would like to address a question? Where are the pics of the master bath and the backyard?

So. When are we moving to Fort Worth?