Explore Lakewood: Annual Home Festival Features Six Superlative Stops

Lakewood is full to the brim with incredible homes spanning a wide breadth of architectural styles and showcasing a talent pool deeper than the Mariana Trench. From classic English Tudors to Spanish Eclectics, Dutch Colonials, International Style, Moderns, and so much more, Lakewood truly has it all.

This year, the 40th annual Lakewood Home Festival is offering tour goers the chance to discover and “Explore Lakewood” through six stupendous examples of the neighborhood’s setting and architectural treasures, all of them with their own charm and style. On the weekend of Nov. 12 and 13, ticket holders can walk through these homes and see just what made the owners fall in love with them. You can still purchase tickets, which are $15 in advance via the Lakewood Home Festival website, at Comerica Bank (2311 Abrams Rd. and 6260 E Mockingbird Ln.), and Talulah Belle. Tickets are $20 the day of the tour at each of the tour homes.

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6521 Bob O Link Dr.

This vintage Dutch Colonial home was built in 1941 on an oversized lot. The homeowners renovated it to perfection, including period detailing, in 2015. The second-floor balcony overlooks a beautifully landscaped front yard. Designed solely by the talented homeowner, the dazzling interior combines classic traditional pieces with French country flair along with added transitional accents. Nestled in the trees, the backyard is the perfect place to unwind and relax in the outdoor living area overlooking the pool. This home is a classic American beauty.

 

7208 Dominique Dr.

A stately Southern Luxe Farmhouse, this home was built on a double lot in 2016. Inspired by the southern estates in East Texas, this magnificent home is a treasure of architectural delights. It blends contemporary, transitional, classic and rustic designs to create the perfect home for an modern family. The wraparound porch gives a nod to a simpler time while the floor-to-ceiling windows add to the bright, contemporary interior. Every detail of the home is custom designed, from the wallpaper, drapes and furniture to the finishes and lighting. The carriage house is also a “must see.”

6935 Lakeshore Dr.

Commanding attention atop a rolling hill in the heart of Lakewood, this classic Dutch Colonial Revival was built in 1927 by famed Lakewood developer Lee Kraft, of Dines and Kraft, as his personal family home. The current homeowners completed a full remodel, renovation and addition in 2014, bringing the home back to its original beauty. The interior is a reflection of the homeowners’ love of travel and experiencing new adventures and cultures. The growing family cherishes time together and spending it with their children in the backyard. The home is a perfect example of preservation and adaptation for modern living.

8 Nonesuch Rd.

Situated on an acre lot, this beautiful, traditional, two-story home was built in 1997. It is surrounded by large, enduring trees on land that once belonged to retail icon Stanley Marcus of Neiman Marcus. The current homeowners completed a major renovation in 2014 to fit the needs of their large, fun-loving family. The floor-to-ceiling steel doors at the rear of the home are the perfect frame to the backyard oasis. It is complete with a naturally landscaped pool, a deluxe outdoor living space, and multiple areas for entertaining, including a large fire pit. This home is truly an entertainer’s dream.

6723 Sunnyland Ln.

This urban contemporary home was built in 2016 on a cul-de-sac lot overlooking White Rock Creek. The interior is inspired by British designer Timothy Oulton and incorporates dark accents, crystal chandeliers, and polished concrete-and-walnut floors to complete the urban feel of the home. The walls of glass and the multitude of windows bring the outside in and create Lakewood’s very own modern Swiss Family Robinson “tree house”. While the home is glamorous and sophisticated, it is also homey and inviting. Even the family’s large Great Dane has her own room, complete with doggie door and custom built-ins.

3201 Wendover Rd.

This iconic Early Texas Modern home was built by O’Neil Ford and Arch B. Swank in 1939 for Juanita and Alfred Bromberg, who lived there for 60 years. The unimposing, sleek-lined, modern home is nestled in the trees and sits on 10 acres of prime Lakewood Real Estate. Upon entering the property down the long, winding, gravel driveway visitors are transported from the city to a serene countryside estate complete with trails, bridges, wildlife, and the family dog, Duke, roaming freely. The home features numerous screened porches and balconies to escape into the forest and enjoy prime views of the meadows, babbling brooks and creeks. After acquiring it in 1999, the homeowners went to great lengths to preserve and return Lakewood’s famed “Hidden Jewel” to its former glory. The homeowner continues to maintain a deep appreciation for American architecture and design. His wife had been the president of Preservation Dallas prior to her untimely passing in 2009. The home, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is rich in character and full of history.

 

 

For more information on the “Light Camera Lakewood” auction party, the Candlelight tour, and much more, visit the Lakewood Home Festival website.