Gorgeous El Tivoli Place Charmer Offers Sleek, On-Trend Updates Inside and Out

North Oak Cliff is full of storied neighborhoods like El Tivoli Place. This well-established area features winding streets, hilly terrain, creeks and greenbelts, and arching shade trees. Its charmed brick homes, serene setting, proximity to downtown, and affordable real estate make it appealing to buyers.

Our Tuesday Two Hundred at 2711 El Tivoli Dr. is a 1945 gem, only minutes from Bishop Arts. It is recently updated with two bedrooms, one bathroom, and 1,227 square feet on one story. This house is gorgeous, from its new exterior hardscaping and fresh paint, to energy efficient updates and a total wow factor throughout.

The Old Oak Cliff Conservation League calls El Tivoli Place “one of North Oak Cliffs hidden treasures.”

It is nestled between Davis to the south, Plymouth to the east, Avon to the north, and Westmount to the west. The neighborhood’s history dates back to the end of WWII when it was developed for Navy personnel returning from the war and stationed at the growing navel base in Grand Prairie. Prior to that the area was a country club, which was owned and operated by the Catholic Diocese. Old-timers say the clubhouse was located at 2718 San Jose and was surrounded by large cedar trees. Even today a few of those cedars remain at the site of the old clubhouse. Along with Prohibition came the end of the country club and golf course. As a matter of fact, we get our name from the old club, El Tivoli Country Club. Prior to that the area was a dairy farm.

The curb appeal is undeniable, with freshly painted brick, a wood front deck with slatted roof and side, new front door, new landscaping, and mature trees.

Inside, reimagining this house created an open floorplan, vaulted ceiling, contemporary updates, and energy savings. Green features include 12-inch attic insulation, 90-percent efficient furnace, LED lighting, low-E windows, and a tankless water heater.

The living room, where the hand-scraped hardwood floors begin, the area is anchored by a brick fireplace with gas logs. It leads to the open kitchen, a marvel with granite countertops, white Shaker-style cabinets, open shelving, glass subway tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances, including a gas range. The nearby dining room offers a fabulous retro chandelier and built-in glass shelves.

Hardwoods extend into the two bedrooms, and the master has a large walk-in closet. The bathroom is totally renovated with on-trend cabinets, dual sinks, funky faucets, and designer tile.

In back, there’s a wood deck, one-car detached garage, mature trees, and lots of grassy green space.

This home was listed April 14 by Ian Flannigan with eXp Realty for $279,900.