A Northern Hills Tudor With Historic Details and Modern Updates

This stunning 1927 Northern Hills Tudor offers the best of both worlds. Care was taken to keep the rich historic details intact that give these homes such character. Architectural features like the classic Rookwood fireplace and the leaded and stained glass windows serve as historic counterpoints to the modern evolution of the house.

The present owners are art collectors, so the entry hall was turned into an impressive gallery that opens into the classic sunroom, which offers so many options. It could be a secondary living room or considering its position overlooking the front lawn, this is also a splendid option for a home office.

One of the smartest things done to update this Northern Hills Tudor was vaulting the ceiling. It’s been beautifully achieved here allowing for what would have been the Palladian attic window to be fully appreciated not only from the outside but also from within. And then there is the spectacular Rookwood fireplace. If you are unfamiliar with Rookwood and what makes their work so sought after, here’s the inside skinny!

The company was founded in 1880 by pioneering artist Maria Longworth-Nichols. It became a world-renowned ceramics studio drawing famed artists and ceramicists from all over the world. The beauty of these is that Rookwood is still in business, so if you have a chip or a missing tile, they can help. They have the highest quality art pottery and architectural tile in America, and people buy homes simply because they have Rookwood fireplaces!

Another brilliant thing that has been done to the home is the addition of a magnificent principal suite with his-and-hers bathroom areas, a frameless shower, and a soaking tub. It’s a complete sanctuary.

As you wind your way through this lovely 4,854-square-foot North Hills Tudor, you find there are two separate living areas and an open loft, a formal dining room, a large office, and two more ensuite bedrooms. If you’ve lost count, that’s four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a powder bath!

There is a two-car garage with a workshop area and a studio apartment above that can provide additional space for guests or an additional income stream!

“This is an amazing house to entertain in,” RE/MAX DFW Associates listing agent Kim Raine said. “People can be gathered in different rooms, so it’s not super loud. The owners have had some big parties here, and actually, this is where they were married! Over a hundred people attended, so you know it’s a great party house!”

You cannot beat the location as you can walk out your door one way to the Katy Trail and all the great restaurants on Knox Street. Head out the other way, and you are in the bucolic Turtle Creek Park.

RE/MAX DFW Associates Kim Raine has this Northern Hills Tudor at 3620 Armstrong Avenue listed for $1.749 million.