Friday Four Hundred: Dreaming of the Perfect Tudor? This One on Ridgedale is Darn Close

I can now call myself a Tudor convert. I have seen the light, and it is pouring in from wide window trim and leaded glass. I used to think that Tudors were just a claustrophobic bunch, with walls everywhere and no room to breathe, built for bookish people and introverts. The truth is that there’s a Tudor out there for everyone, and this one at 5415 Ridgedale is for me.

I love contemporary and modern design, but sometimes there isn’t enough feminine charm in those types of homes to keep the cuteness factor in a range that makes me swoon. This one, though, a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath red brick Tudor is in the Greenland Hills area of East Dallas, inside the Stonewall Jackson Elementary School attendance area. Close to North Central Expressway and within walking distance (or bicycle!) of Greenville Avenue, this home has tons of great shopping (Trader Joes, Mockingbird Station) and a ton of fantastic restaurants that have earned a spot in Dallas’ most-popular lists year after year.

Now, this is such a wonderful home in that the owners undertook an expansive $30,000 renovation prior to listing this 1926 beauty. You still have tons of original details, including a gorgeous arched front door, leaded glass living room windows, and a Rookwood fireplace that is just dreamy. And check out the cool shadows from those windows in the living room. It doesn’t get much better than that, does it? Paired with the two windows flanking the fireplace, this room is full of natural light.

The dining room, too has a bank of windows that really open up the home. And you’ll also notice that the dining room flows perfectly to the living room thanks to an oversized doorway.

The kitchen has been freshened up, and besides pristine cabinetry, you’ll find commercial-grade stainless steel appliances and huge windows in the expansive breakfast area. Also, do you notice how open the kitchen and breakfast areas seem? That’s something you wouldn’t see in a home this age had it not been expertly renovated. Add in the recessed lighting and the lovely refinished hardwood floors and you have a beautiful traditional kitchen that can accommodate any kind of cookery.

The master suite is where you’ll really appreciate the work these sellers have put in. The master bath was renovated with understated perfection, with tile and texture and an eye toward simplicity. I know I’d love to have a pedestal or claw-foot tub, but that travertine on the walls and floors just gives a lovely visual impact. I also love that they kept the gas heater in place, which is a really great feature during chilly winters.

And yes, there are even more windows in the master bedroom, making this 1,923-square-foot home feel a lot larger than it is. Tons of details, light, and upgrades will make you wonder how these sellers are managing to sell this beautiful home for just $419,000! Are you intrigued? Contact Allie Beth Allman SVP and Realtor Maribeth Peters to tour, as this home hasn’t hit MLS just yet!