Original Hutsell Enclave in Lakewood on Double Lot Makes For a Spooooky Halloween Eve

7218 Lakewood Boulevard is an original Spanish eclectic Hutsell on a double-wide, half acre lot in Lakewood. As if they feared the goblins themselves, the owner has turned the home into a fortress of security right on Lakewood Blvd. Truly one of the most original and unique homes in Dallas, rejoice with us that the home, built in 1936, is still standing, and has not been torn down.

This home is Hutsell through and through, from the Spanish tile roof to the terra cotta tile floors, all of course original and in mint condition. Note the original ceiling treatments and rook fireplace. The kitchen is most definitely eclectic — not sure what I think of that piney green and the Wild Child tile, but I LOVE the farm sink and those sleek gourmet stainless appliances. I absolutely LOVE the little breakfast nook — now, that’s a NOOK — with copper coffered ceiling. There are only 3114 square feet in this house but it squeezes in a lot of punch, and I am not talking Colorado brownies…though, can you imagine being in that kitchen after inhaling some “Colorado brownies”? Who whee!

There are three bedrooms, two full and one half bath. Plenty, of course. Oh. That master bath is certainly something to talk about: eclectic again, lots of color. This is a bathroom that will wake you up in the morning better than a rooster! The master also has two walk-in closets, something I think was added well after Mr. Hutsell drew up these plans.

The home has a gated entry, studio, 531 square foot guest casita, garden pavillion, front and rear courtyard with fountain, and sparkling lap pool. Keep the goblins in or out. I just think this house has a perfect “Halloween look” to it, especially in those courtyards. The location is on Lakewood Boulevard which means the heart of Lakewood, and we all know what that means:Lakewood Elementary. Proximity. Greenville Avenue.

If I had to brand Dallas with a home, 7218 Lakewood Boulevard would be one quite high on the list. Forget those images of cattle, oil derricks, and a certain famous TV show we hope returns to TNT: Dallas really does have some historic neighborhoods with a surprising variety of architectural styles. The eclectic collection of historic houses sprung up in the early 20th century, when business was booming and many high-end neighborhoods were being developed. Clifford Hutsell built about 50 homes in Lakewood between 1926 and 1941. The homes he both designed and built can be seen on Lakewood Blvd., Tokalon, as well as on Mercedes and Monticello.

His Spanish Eclectic designs are whimsical and flamboyant, complete with multi-colored Spanish tile roofs, cream-colored brick that simulated stucco, wrought-iron accents, round turrets and stained glass windows. You don’t see much of this style of architecture outside of southern California — just in Lakewood.

Turns out, Hutsell was inspired by the California home of cowboy movie star Tom Mix. After visiting California, he began to incorporate some of the Mix home features into his Dallas designs. He echewed L-shaped floor plans built around an enclosed courtyard, fountains and exterior hearths, very much the feel of a country French villa. Some of his work runs faintly similar to that of Charles Dilbeck.

Asking price for 7218 Lakewood is $1,475,000. Listed with Nancy Johnson, who also brought us the Stanley Marcus house which is now resting in her hip pocket.

By the way, Hutsell built his own residence in 1930 for $10,000. I cannot even do the math on that one!