Big, Bold, And Different Featured In This Week’s Open Houses

An architect’s dream in Dallas, a new build in Farmer’s Branch, and a spacious five-bedroom in Plano are among the Dallas-Fort Worth open houses this weekend. 

Each is shy of $1 million and has its own unique characteristics sure to lure potential buyers to take a closer look. Which of these CandysDirt.com Open Houses of The Week is your favorite?

The Vanguard

This unique and energy-efficient home at 45 Vanguard Way, Dallas, is what open houses were made for. 

Designed by architect Dan Shipley, this two-bedroom, two-bath treehouse-style abode sits in the woods on a 5,000-acre lot along the creek of the prestigious Urban Reserve neighborhood. The home, built in 2007, is listed at $825,000. 

Shipley has received numerous awards and his work is featured in more than a dozen publications. 

“The home has many distinctive features such as an open floor plan with tall ceilings, flexible living space that could be modified to make a third bedroom, a chef’s kitchen, a loft-like master bedroom … and a semi wrap-around back porch perfect for relaxing and dining outside,” writes Realtor Jennifer Cloud of Prominus in the listing. 

Energy-efficient features include geothermal heating and cooling, foam insulation, a tankless water heater, and home ventilation. 

The location couldn’t be better; it’s just a hop, skip, and a jump to White Rock Creek Trail. 

An open house is set for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7. 

The Modern Squad

This “better than new” 2021 home at 12585 Mercer Parkway was recently upgraded and boasts a trendy location – Mercer Crossing in Farmers Branch. 

Realtor Shawna King of VIP Realty is listing the four-bedroom, three-and-one-half bath home for $875,000.

The home sits on a 5,445-square-foot lot and features designer paint, upgraded lighting, new hardware for all cabinets, epoxy garage and patio floors, custom window shades, added landscaping and garden, quartz countertops, and laminate wood. 

The floor plan boasts an executive study, a spa-like master retreat, and downstairs guest suite. An upstairs room can be used for a game room or media room. 

Mercer Crossing is a master-planned community with a pool, jogging paths, parks, and a clubhouse. It’s just minutes away from the thriving hot spots of Las Colinas in Irving. 

A structural warranty from First Texas transfers at closing. 

An open house is set for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7. 

Chic And Classic

There’s space for days in this five-bedroom, four-bathroom stunner at 2700 Chadbourne Drive in Plano. 

The $742,000 home is listed by Realtor Feras Rachid of Opendoor Texas Brokerage, LLC. It’s in the Hunters Glen neighborhood, surrounded by Jack Creek Dog Park, Quail Creek, and a network of walking trails. 

This modern abode features tons of open space, wood floors, granite countertops, a two-car garage, and an outdoor patio. 

Built in 1983, the home has several recent updates. It’s in the Plano ISD school district, and less than two miles from trendy hotspots like Milky Treats, Densetsu, and Scrambler Cafe. 

An open house is set for 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5.