Tuesday Two Hundred: A Fixer Upper To Fall In Love With

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After seeing my sister gut her master bath this weekend, I am feeling inspired.

Not inspired enough to take a crowbar to a thick iridescent glazed tile walk-in jacuzzi like my sister, but definitely inspired enough to dream about how I could put a little more pep in the step of this sweet, cozy little house a 6452 Lovers Lane in Ridgewood Park marketed by Ebby agent Paula Streiff.

This little house has loads of potential. All it needs, though, is someone patient. Someone to peel back the wallpaper and strip the outdated paneling and window dressings. Someone to give it a good scrubbing and a fresh coat of paint.

Because, really, it’s a good house! It has 1,700 square feet with four bedrooms and two baths. There’s plenty of living space, too, and an eat-in kitchen.

There are somethings, though, that should be left alone. Like the gorgeous off-center fireplace in the living room and the hearth in the kitchen. I have a certain weakness for well-placed exposed brick.

And it’s across the street from both a church and a school and close to shopping. And it’s priced right and $200K even. Takers?

Joanna England is the Executive Editor at CandysDirt.com and covers the North Texas housing market.

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  1. Candy Evans on May 1, 2012 at 10:39 am

    I love it. Not only is it cheap, but being on Lovers might just snag you a break on property taxes!!! I say charge it!

  2. Candy Evans on May 1, 2012 at 10:39 am

    I love it. Not only is it cheap, but being on Lovers might just snag you a break on property taxes!!! I say charge it!

  3. David Athey on May 1, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    I am planning on moving to Dallas as soon as my Inn in Round Top, TX sells and if this property was still on the market, SOLD!…What charming character in place and great bones to work with…Find me more of these, oh Candy-ONE!

  4. David Athey on May 1, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    I am planning on moving to Dallas as soon as my Inn in Round Top, TX sells and if this property was still on the market, SOLD!…What charming character in place and great bones to work with…Find me more of these, oh Candy-ONE!

  5. Leesa Sandoval on May 1, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    I have the perfect loan….buy as is roll in the cost to renovate with either the FHA 203k or the HomeStyle Renovation loan and I agree that house doesn't need much!

  6. Leesa Sandoval on May 1, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    I have the perfect loan….buy as is roll in the cost to renovate with either the FHA 203k or the HomeStyle Renovation loan and I agree that house doesn't need much!

  7. Paula Streiff on May 2, 2012 at 9:21 am

    Candy,
    Wanted you to be the first to know – this listing went under contract last night!
    Thank you!
    Paula Streiff
    [email protected]

  8. Paula Streiff on May 2, 2012 at 9:21 am

    Candy,
    Wanted you to be the first to know – this listing went under contract last night!
    Thank you!
    Paula Streiff
    [email protected]

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