This Updated Richardson Ranch Has The Perfect Transitional Interiors

There are some houses that are the equivalent of the Little Black Dress — they just go with anything. That’s exactly what this Richardson ranch is. With its traditional exterior, you expect warm woods and heavy-handed upholstery indoors. Happily, that is not the case.

On the other side of those gorgeous bay windows with wooden shutters is a light and bright renovated Richardson ranch that can accommodate almost any kind of furniture. From modern to traditional, the bright white walls and vaulted ceilings are begging to be personalized.

Obviously, this Richardson ranch in Cottonwood Heights has style. But families relocating to Dallas will appreciate that it’s in the Richardson Independent School District boundaries. It’s also exceptionally well-designed for family life, with an open floor plan and a fuss-free family room that adjoins the living area. The porcelain floors in the living areas and the durable Saltillo tile in the sunroom area make for easy living.

There are so many places to contain your clutter in this home, with a bank of storage right off the dining room and a kitchen absolutely lousy with cabinets. The kitchen, which as a fresh and neutral color scheme, benefits from an eat-in peninsula and an interesting penny-tile backsplash over the leathered granite counters.

Thani Burke, the agent who put this cute ranch on the market just yesterday, says that while the home is a three-bedroom floor plan, there’s a fourth flex space that could easily convert to a bedroom. For a home that clocks in at 1,990 square feet, that’s a spectacular amount of space.

“I absolutely love the open floorplan in the main living area,” Burke said. “The brick, wood-burning fireplace, plus the vaulted ceiling with beams in the living room create such a vibe! I also love the backyard — it’s incredibly private and zen-like. Such a great place to unwind after a long day.” 

Burke said the home has received several thoughtful updates in the past few years, with a full remodel undertaken in 2018 followed by a new roof in 2019, an updated sprinkler system and new insulation in 2021, and a new condenser on the HVAC just this year.

The backyard is a beauty, with a huge flagstone patio off the kitchen’s French doors that is the perfect spot for late-night cocktails with your new neighbors. There’s a beautiful lawn for the kids to play on and a cute little garden where you can grow a few herbs or tomatoes — complete with an adorable little fence around it.

It’s no wonder that this property, just one day on the market, has already seen quite a bit of action.

“I think the style and location are making this one stand out, thanks to some staging magic from our team,” Burke said. “It has been wild — we’ve had 24 showing requests within 24 hours!” 

Thani Burke at Compass Real Estate has listed 1125 Greenway Drive for $479,000.