This Elmwood Cottage Has a Backyard That Can’t Be Beat

Oh Elmwood, you little cutie. What a fantastic little neighborhood over in Oak Cliff! It’s walkable, it’s quaint, the neighbors know one another, and it’s right next to Tyler Station. What? Club sirens. Celebration.

Sitting on one of the tree-lined streets, there’s a super sweet little cottage with brilliant blue shutters and a rusty red-colored front door. Boxwoods are perfectly trimmed and spaced in the front. The backyard is something. And there’s an attached two-car garage. That’s like a winning lottery ticket right here. Keller Williams’ Ric Shanahan’s latest listing is adorable times 10. 

Hardwoods run throughout most of the home. The kitchen and bathroom are updated. And all the windows have been replaced. There’s tons of natural light and the current owner said instead of closing the blinds in the dining area, if he needs a little privacy, he pulls a screen in front of the window.

The house is on a corner so it’s hard to block all that glorious light, especially since you only have a true neighbor on one side. 

Through the kitchen, back by the garage, there’s a bonus living room that has a step-down. It’s the perfect place to lounge. It’s made for a big comfy couch and since it’s at the back, you can stack your TV Guides 10-tall and no one will be the wiser. 

Now, there’s one more feature to this house that’s a bit of a show-stealer. It’s the backyard. It’s HUGE.

There’s a gorgeous wood deck and still lots of green grass, landscaping, and more. St. Augustine to be exact — it pays to chit chat with the homeowner. There’s a hot tub back there, too, that stays with the property and in the shed that also stays, there’s a portable shower you can pop out when you feel like it. 

There’s only one bathroom, but with the outdoor shower, you can have two!

Or you can add a real shower off the primary bedroom without sacrificing any of your square footage. There’s already a door leading to the backyard and the kitchen is on the other side so plumbing is nearby. Buy this house, add that second bathroom, and BAM! Increased value right before your very eyes.

If you’d like to tour 1143 Elmhurst Place, go for it. It’s currently listed at $360,000.