Modern Remodel in Lochwood is on Trend for 2015

A couple of weekends ago a friend messaged me on Facebook, curious about this home on Saxon in Northeast Dallas’ Lochwood neighborhood. The home was once a bland 1950s ranch, not unlike a lot of the homogenous homes in the neighborhood, she said. But it appeared to have been gutted by a very savvy person, and has been on the market for a couple of months.

So, of course I had to look inside and see just what this seller has done, and let me tell you, they got some great advice when finishing out this house. Jump to see the interiors!

First, this is a very desirable area of East Dallas, as it’s not only close to White Rock Lake,but it backs up to a greenbelt with a creek, leaving the area feeling secluded and very private despite its central location. Second, the lots are a little larger than what you’d typically find in Northeast Dallas, with this corner lot clocking in at close to a quarter of an acre.

Right now you can see clear from the front of the lot to the back, only because this property lacks one key component — a privacy fence. But this two-bedroom, two-bath contemporary remodel at 11666 Saxon (Vote Saxon!) has a lot more than what it started with, including a very trendy open layout and a colorful kitchen. There is plenty of recessed lighting throughout, too. It’s marketed for $339,500, which comes out to about $230 per square foot.

I love the front porch, which makes this home a little more inviting than a similar home built in 1955. It’s more generous and frames the cool front door a little better. Venturing inside, you get a little foyer, which then transitions to a large living/dining area. I love the blonde finish on the hardwood floors, which is definitely on trend for 2015, as is the slate blue cabinetry in the kitchen. Of course, this home does have something I wish would die a horrible, painful death: an abundance of mosaic tile in a high-contrast pattern. This just doesn’t work, people.

The home has a total of 1,474 square feet, but feels much larger thanks to the large picture windows throughout the living space, as well as the full-light French doors in the breakfast room. Both baths have been renovated with frameless glass bath enclosures and tempered glass wall-mount sinks. While that is stylish for those who go for a more industrial feel, it sacrifices a lot of storage.

There’s a large laundry area next to the hall bath, which has under-cabinet lighting. The hall bath is a little larger than the master bath, and has great tempered glass subway tile, which has great visual impact without being overbearing. Head out the back door to the spacious backyard and you’ll see the detached two-car garage. Thats a great asset, but detached garages can sometimes present security issues. Still, this home is definitely a cool customer, and is priced well for the upgrades, which include a new roof, upgraded wiring, and fresh paint.

What do you think?

And just because we want to really show what kind of transformation this property has seen, here are some “before” pictures from when it was on the market for a third of the price two years ago: