Tuesday Two Hundred: With Good Looks And Great Location, This Lake Highlands Cottage is Just Perfect!

Hope your three-day weekend was fabulous, and boy, do we have a listing to bring you back to life! Our Saturday Seven Hundred last week hails from just across North Buckner Boulevard from this week’s Tuesday Two Hundred. Sure, the gorgeous Craftsman in the Peninsula is a short walk from White Rock Lake, but if it’s too rich for your blood, consider this cute cottage at 9553 Biscayne Boulevard listed by the Brownlee Team at Ebby Halliday Realtors.

This house is so adorable, and with more than 1,600 square feet, it’s perfect for a small family. There are great schools within walking distance, too, with Blue-Ribbon Hexter Elementary just up the road, and St. John Episcopal School a couple of blocks away. There are parks pretty much every way you turn, and you’re a short stroll from some great bakeries, restaurants, and boutiques.

This three bedroom, two bath cottage sits on a lot with mature trees and easily maintained landscaping. The kitchen is a tight fit even if you’re no Mario Batali, and the layout could definitely improve considering that the range and refrigerator are right next to one another. Still, the backsplash is relatively new and the counters are granite.

The master suite is huge and has tile floors, which probably means this area is an addition to the original structure, which was built in 1947. The bath features a walk-in shower — no tub — and a custom vanity made from an antique commode, it appears. The second bath lacks a tub, too, which is a little bit of a bummer.

What really lights me up, though, is the backyard. I love that multi-level deck and the huge, green lawn with tons of shade thanks to the mature canopy. And at $280,000, this house would be a perfect match for a family looking for more space but reluctant to leave the east side of White Rock Lake.

What do you think?