What Do You Think of This AIA Design-Award House? (Excuse Me, I’m Not Impressed…)

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I know this is a one of a kind Mid-century Modern masterpiece designed by architect John Barthel for his personal residence in 1959. And I know it is the winner of the 2002 AIA Design Award. And I know it’s probably one of our more shining examples of Mid-century Modern in Dallas, excluding the Frank Lloyd Wright house over on Rockbrook.

And I know it made the New York Times last month because it’s such an amazing deal at $425,000.

8931 Capri Court is listed by Virginia Cook’s Ed White Murchison, who is our very own MCM home specialist. He calls it a sculptural piece of art set on a lush green carpet. Four bedrooms, two baths, two stories, on almost half an acre. The interiors are great. But I just think it looks, I don’t know, like a spaceship or something.

Is the heat getting to me?

Candy Evans, founder and publisher of CandysDirt.com, is one of the nation’s leading real estate reporters.

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  1. Emily on August 16, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    Candy –
    The listing agent is Ed Murchison.

  2. Emily on August 16, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    Candy –
    The listing agent is Ed Murchison.

  3. James on August 16, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    At least it makes for putting up X-mas lights easier without the need for a pesky ladder! Definitely an acquired taste, but I dig it. I think the main thing throwing me off is the style/coloration of brick chosen.

  4. James on August 16, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    At least it makes for putting up X-mas lights easier without the need for a pesky ladder! Definitely an acquired taste, but I dig it. I think the main thing throwing me off is the style/coloration of brick chosen.

  5. Scott Vann on August 16, 2011 at 5:55 pm

    I personally like the house, the exterior in particular. I like the look of the cabinets themselves, but not the countertop or white appliances. Can you say stainless steel and granite?

  6. Scott Vann on August 16, 2011 at 5:55 pm

    I personally like the house, the exterior in particular. I like the look of the cabinets themselves, but not the countertop or white appliances. Can you say stainless steel and granite?

  7. Candy Evans on August 17, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    Thanks Emily. Guess I have Pebble Beach on my mind…

  8. Candy Evans on August 17, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    Thanks Emily. Guess I have Pebble Beach on my mind…

  9. Robert Lowery on August 17, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    Let's drink some "Dew" and do some wicked bike tricks. Maybe a triple 360 Henny Youngman.

    • Lisa on August 18, 2011 at 11:31 am

      I was just thinking I'd have to let the air out of my kids' bike tires.

  10. Robert Lowery on August 17, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    Let's drink some "Dew" and do some wicked bike tricks. Maybe a triple 360 Henny Youngman.

    • Lisa on August 18, 2011 at 11:31 am

      I was just thinking I'd have to let the air out of my kids' bike tires.

  11. marmont on September 10, 2011 at 10:41 pm
  12. marmont on September 10, 2011 at 10:41 pm
  13. Moe Danyou on September 11, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    This is easily the coolest MCM property in Dallas. awesome location too. Feels like an atomic California resort. A vacation at home (especially if they added a pool). I absolutely love this house.

  14. Moe Danyou on September 11, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    This is easily the coolest MCM property in Dallas. awesome location too. Feels like an atomic California resort. A vacation at home (especially if they added a pool). I absolutely love this house.

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