Lake Highlands Estates Contemporary Tops Our Weekend Open Houses

The stunning East Dallas remodeled home at 428 Edgelake Dr. is one of our five featured open houses this week.

Every Thursday, in our CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week column, we round up the most promising and beautiful open houses. These are properties with unusual features and great looks in Dallas (and the ‘burbs from time to time).

This week, our houses range in price from $244,700 to $999K. You’ll find a range of properties, from the renovated contemporary pictured above, to a lovely Winnetka Heights Craftsman.

STUNNING REMODELED LAKE HIGHLANDS ESTATES CONTEMPORARY WITH SLEEK FEEL

Open house: Sunday, Dec 18, 2-4 p.m.

Sitting on an elevated property, the Lake Highlands Estates property at 428 Edgelake Dr. Lake Highlands Estates is a gorgeous renovation done right. Its walls of windows make the interior bright. This home has four bedrooms, two living areas, three full bathrooms, one half bathroom, and 2,740 square feet on two stories, built in 1953.

Light hardwoods flow through the house, including the bedrooms. The front den features a wood-burning fireplace with a wall of windows looking over the front yard. The kitchen looks like it came from the pages of a design magazine, with contemporary, colorful tile backsplash, large island, breakfast bar, stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances, including a commercial-grade Bertazzoni range and wine refrigerator. The downstairs master bath also has unusually beautiful tile treatment, with a modern soaking tub, dual vanities, and large shower with frameless glass door and body spray.

This home was listed Nov. 11 by David Collier with David Griffin and Company for $699K, reduced to $689,000 at the end of November.

WHITE ROCK VILLAGE RANCH WITH HUGE RENO, SWIMMING POOL

Open house: Saturday, Dec. 17, 12- 2 p.m.

The White Rock Village home at 6331 N. Jim Miller Rd. is newly remodeled and located on a quiet street, minutes from White Rock Lake. With new HVAC, water heater, and decorator touches, the reno has touched every area. This property has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,717 square feet on one story, built in 1977.

The main living area features a large, brick fireplace and hardwood floors that flow through most of the common areas. The kitchen features quartz countertops, white cabinets, and stainless steel appliances, and the room overlooks the swimming pool in the back. The master bedroom is large with a remodeled bathroom.

GORGEOUS WINNETKA HEIGHTS CRAFTSMAN WITH VINTAGE CHARMS, OUTDOOR KITCHEN

Open house: Sunday, Dec. 18, 2-4 p.m.

The charmed Craftsman at 422 S. Winnetka Ave. sits in North Oak Cliff’s Winnetka Heights neighborhood. With stellar landscaping, a large front porch, and big back deck, the outdoor spaces are well above average. The interior is updated with modern amenities, but retains vintage appeal. This home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,712 square feet on one story, built in 1923.

Entertaining is easy as the living room, dining room, and kitchen flow well together with several windows offering abundant natural light. The kitchen offers granite countertops, tons of cabinets, and stainless steel appliances, including a wine refrigerator and a gas range. The backyard includes large deck, full kitchen, and rare two-car garage with an electric gate.

This home was listed Dec. 9 by Crystal Gonzalez with David Griffin and Company for $449,000.

LARGE, UPSCALE CONDO ZONED FOR HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Open house: Sunday, Dec. 18, 2-4 p.m.

Located in the the Shelton Condos at 5909 Luther Ln. Apt. 1201, this large unit feels luxurious and spacious. Zoned for Highland Park ISD, this is large enough for a family, with three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, one half bathroom, and 2,877 square feet on one story, built in 1983. Amenities for the building include valet parking, 24/7 front desk, fitness center, clubroom, heated pool, private poolside cabanas, a putting green, and shuffleboard.

The unit itself, on the 12th floor, offers excellent views from its large balcony. The living room, kitchen, and dining room are open to each other, with high-end finishes. The kitchen features granite countertops, a large island, and stainless steel appliances, including a SubZero fridge. The master bedroom is large enough to have a sitting area and its bathroom includes a frameless glass shower.

This unit was listed Aug. 16 by Carolina Rendon with Allie Beth Allman and Associates for $999,000. Monthly HOA dues are $1,655 and include front and backyard maintenance, blanket insurance, exterior maintenance, full use of facilities, maintenance of common areas, management fees, sprinkler system, trash, and water/sewer.

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED MIDWAY HOLLOW HOME, REDUCED $10K

Open house: Sunday, Dec. 18, 1-3 p.m.

Midway Hollow is one of Dallas’ hot neighborhoods and the home at 4130 Walnut Hill Ln. near Midway Road is a great example of the kind of renovations that draw people to the area. The house has been reimagined from its original 1960 design with a new, open floorplan and multiple living areas. It has five bedrooms, two full bathrooms, one half bathroom, and 2,774 square feet on two stories, built in 1960.

The lot is almost half an acre with mature trees and landscaping, and lot of grassy green space. An elegant flyer welcomes with hardwoods and recessed lighting. There are two fireplaces, a downstairs master and guest suite, and three bedrooms upstairs. The dreamy kitchen offers marble counters, dark Shaker-style cabinets, contemporary tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances, including a gas range. The spacious backyard features beautiful shade trees and a patio.

This open house roundup is a weekly feature at CandysDirt.com. Let us know if you visit these properties and what you think of them. If you have an open house to tell us about, email Leah here.