How Will The Dallas Real Estate Market Fare in 2012? The Belle Nora Story — SOLD!
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This stunning, historical East Dallas home located at 8254 Garland Road overlooking White Rock Lake that was listed for sale at $2,790,000 back in the day (meaning 2008, sigh sigh) and was coveted by many of the Dallas rich and famous including Rolando Blackman, who made a cash offer on it back when he was consuming devouring all the real estate he could consume, which unfortunately led to some problemos, like losing at least one of his three W condos to foreclosure, SOLD! Wow, long sentence, long time to sell: Belle Nora has been on the market since November, 2007. (Oh. Looks like Mr. Blackman has since shed some of his dirt.) After a hiatus, Belle Nora was re-listed with wonderful agent Vicki White. The mansion is a Dallas icon, and it’s gorgeous, but the love story connected to it is what creates the real magic. The seller, Dr. Jesus S. Guevara, a prominent surgeon from Mexico City, bought Belle Nora as a gift for his wife, Joan Simpson of Dallas, who had always loved the house and wanted to live in the landmark. Dr. Guevara told her he’d arranged for a tour of it and when they walked in. He turned and handed her the key. Now that’s just the sort of house karma you need when you move to a new city! Not to mention Dr. G scored major points! With 6000 square feet of living space, a pool and 2 acres of gated land, the mansion has 4 bedrooms, 5 baths. The home had been reduced to $1,875,000.
Stay tuned because East Dallas expert Karen Eubank is bringing you the INSIDE story of the sale! And I’m digging around for the sales price…
Thanks for the story…I was wondering about that place!
Thanks for the story…I was wondering about that place!
A very cool place !
A very cool place !
So glad it has apparently sold. Such history, but you knew there was a lot to do when the home's website didn't include any photos of the kitchen. Hopefully new owner(s) will restore!
So glad it has apparently sold. Such history, but you knew there was a lot to do when the home's website didn't include any photos of the kitchen. Hopefully new owner(s) will restore!
Congratulations to Vicki for finally gettting this home sold. I know she has been working hard to make this happen. This sale is way overdue!! YAY!!
Congratulations to Vicki for finally gettting this home sold. I know she has been working hard to make this happen. This sale is way overdue!! YAY!!
Congratulation to Vicki for getting this sucker sold!! I know she has worked long and hard to make this happen. Kuddos. This sale was way overdue!!
I hope the new home owners will enjoy this piece of White Rock Lake history.
Congratulation to Vicki for getting this sucker sold!! I know she has worked long and hard to make this happen. Kuddos. This sale was way overdue!!
I hope the new home owners will enjoy this piece of White Rock Lake history.
We always knew Vicki had "the knack". She is a real talent. Congratulations to her on such a huge succcess.
We always knew Vicki had "the knack". She is a real talent. Congratulations to her on such a huge succcess.
No one can say Vicki doesn't have tenacity and perseverance! Congrats Vicki!
No one can say Vicki doesn't have tenacity and perseverance! Congrats Vicki!
Thanks everyone for the kind words! It has been such a ride, but I have loved every minute of it. I will certainly miss that house!
Thanks everyone for the kind words! It has been such a ride, but I have loved every minute of it. I will certainly miss that house!