You Might Swoon Over This Poetic Oak Cliff Bungalow

How do thy love this week’s High Caliber Home of the Week, sponsored by Lisa Peters of Caliber Home Loans? She’s a darling Oak Cliff bungalow on N. Rosemont Ave., listed by Cynthia Paine-Drennan of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate. Let us count the ways — Classic character with modern upgrades, a beautifully-landscaped yard, and excellent location are all part of the poetry of this home.

The 1,552-square-foot craftsman-style home is distinctly symmetrical with a pair of columns that frame the front door in a dormer-style arch. An oversized front porch wraps around the 1923 home and a brick retaining wall elevates the front entrance.

Inside, you’ll find a painted brick fireplace that offers sharp contrast to the rich original hardwoods that line the century-old floors. These period essentials inside and out — the wraparound porch, original hardwoods, and brick fireplace — are typical of homes here in the Rosemont Addition and beautifully bridge any gap between then and now.

The home was updated in 2014 by previous owners who knocked down a few walls to create an open floor plan that allows lots of natural light through the plantation shutters.

As a result, the living room flows nicely into the dining room with a modern light fixture overhead. Continuing with the flow of the home, an open kitchen features granite countertops with a breakfast bar, ample cabinets, and stainless appliances including built-in microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and stove/oven.

The primary and secondary bedrooms are split to offer privacy. The primary bathroom is contemporary in style with marble countertops, cabinets, and walk-in shower. A separate area off the primary bedroom is currently being used as a nursery, but could also serve as an office or study.

The large backyard is wonderfully open and ready to host your next party, potluck, or impromptu neighborhood happy hour. A huge, mature tree shades the open deck and cedar shed equipped with electricity.

Of course, the best part of this home is the location. Located in the highly sought-after Kessler Park area, you’re minutes from the best of Oak Cliff — Twelve Hills Nature Center, Stevens Park Golf Course, Coombs Creek running trail, Davis Street restaurants, and the eclectic boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops, and art galleries of trendy Bishop Arts.

If you have kids, you can’t do much better than the wonderful DISD schools zoned for this neighborhood, which include Rosemont Elementary, Greiner Middle School, and Sunset High School.

Cynthia Paine-Drennan of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate has listed 607 N. Rosemont for $535,000.