This Oak Cliff Home Has Hidden Magic Powers Inside

Back when my son was a little one, there was a Disney Channel show called “The Wizards of Waverly Place” wherein Grand Prairie’s own Selena Gomez and her family of wizards work to keep their magic powers hidden while blending into their Greenwich Village surroundings. This week’s High Caliber Home of the Week, sponsored by Lisa Peters of Caliber Home Loans, is the personified equivalent. Located at 217 N. Waverly Drive, this darling bungalow blends beautifully into its North Oak Cliff neighborhood, but inside its magic powers will bewitch you all.

The two-bedroom, two-bath home is listed by Crystal Gonzalez with Beck Realty Residential. She’s hosting an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8 and you’ll want to see what makes this home so special.

This 882-square-foot pier and beam home was built around 1940, when the predominant styles around nearby Winnetka Heights and this Rosemont Crest addition were Prairie and Bungalow. This little treasure is all bungalow on its facade, but inside it was taken down to the studs for this contemporary overhaul. The result is vaulted ceilings, modern finishes, a spiral staircase, and a multipurpose loft space that all offer a magic surprise inside.

Fix a breakfast of champions in this impressive open kitchen featuring marble countertops with a breakfast bar, ample cabinets, and stainless appliances including built-in microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and stove/oven.

The best part of this home? How it packs a lot of living area into its compact space. Case in point, the upstairs loft could be a home office, a relaxed study, or a second living area.

Double primary suites each have their own backyard access and en-suite bathrooms with marble vanities. It’s got a huge backyard with a wrap-around wooden deck and storage shed. A full-size utility room includes built-in cabinetry.

Gonzalez points out recent updates such as neutral paint throughout, hardwood floors, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, windows, and recessed lighting.

Nestled between Davis St. and Jefferson Blvd., this little lovely is just minutes from Twelve Hills Nature Preserve, Stevens Park Golf Course, and the best breakfast around at Norma’s Cafe.

Crystal Gonzalez of Beck Realty Residential has listed 217 N. Waverly Drive for $379,900.