Can’t Take the Heat? Get Out of Your Current House and Into One of These

July 22, 2023 | Candy's Dirt | | Sponsored by Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate

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All anyone can talk about these days is the heat. And rightfully so — it affects everything we do! From when we walk the dog to when we schedule errands. From what we wear to what we prepare for dinner (salad and gazpacho, please!). From when we use our heat-generating appliances to when it’s time to admit our deodorant’s just not cutting it. Like we said … everything!

Where do you go when you need to get away from the heat? We propose you don’t have to get away — you stay! Because your next home is so refreshing in every way.

Here are some especially refreshing homes currently on the market with Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate. With features from the obvious (pools and ice machines) to the less obvious (new AC, energy-efficient appliances, and plenty of shade), you could be feeling cool for making a smart move, even if you don’t feel cool.

4911 Purdue Avenue

4 Bedrooms | 4.2 Baths | 5,442 Sq. Ft.

First of all, the style of this Briarwood home is Mediterranean, so cool breezes off the sea come standard. Okay maybe not, but there are a whole host of other features that at least speak of other cool factors. Obviously, the pool, the covered outdoor living center with a fan, and the shaded upstairs balcony with access from both the primary suite and game room with wet bar — they all offer opportunities to decompress and refresh. Then there’s also a 600-bottle climate-controlled wine room on the first floor. After an afternoon of running errands in your toaster on wheels, just pop in for a few moments of laying face down on that brick floor. And then pop up and open a crisp chard or a bubbly rose. Your body temperature should come down real fast! It’s also worth mentioning that the HVAC systems were both replaced in 2021 and 2022, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any kind of service calls that make your blood boil.

Listed by Nicole Thomas for $2.25 million.

2630 Welborn Street

4 Bedrooms | 3.3 Baths | 2 Living Areas | 3,993 Sq. Ft.

Science says the higher you go outside the cooler it gets. Good thing you’ll have four floors to test that theory with this immaculate townhome in Mansion Park. Usually walking tours start at the bottom and work their way up, but since this is a talking tour, we’ll start at the top. And we may just stay there. Because … spectacular rooftop deck. With a full outdoor kitchen, fireplace (manifesting sweater weather over here), and a half bath, you will be spending a lot of time up here with friends, family, and alone when you need some ‘serenity now.’ And not only will you feel the wind in your hair up there, but the views will give you chills! Check out the rest of the photos and features just to say you did, but we think the rooftop (along with no HOA dues) will seal the deal for you.

Listed by Sharon Quist and Stacy Baucum for $1.74 million.

3938 Lively Lane

Open Sat. July 22 from 1 to 3 p..m.

3 Bedrooms | 3.1 Baths | 2,674 Sq. Ft.

This little Midway Hollow gem is available to see in person today, so pack your sunhat, Camelbak, and neck cooler STAT and get moving! It’s not only a cure for what ails us all this summer, it’s a panacea for the power grid and energy efficiency as well. Low-flow fixtures, 12-inch attic insulation, drought-tolerant plants, solar electric system, low-E windows, and a rainwater catchment system, will all help to keep your monthly expenses and your blood pressure down. It also has a contemporary, open floor plan, is sheltered from the late-afternoon sun, and offers lots of storage space for all your coats, blankets, and such.

Listed by Debbie Sherrington for $1.225 million.

5106 Cliff Haven Drive

Open Sat. July 22 from 1 to 3 p..m.

4 Bedrooms | 3.1 Baths | 3,600 Sq. Ft.

New build. That’s all you need to say about this truly delightful 2021 modern farmhouse south of downtown. Set on .32 acres in a rapidly growing area, it is quintessential “move-in ready.” (And if you have to move in August, it will be well worth it.) Most of the same cool features of the previous home in terms of energy efficiency, but with a charging station in the garage – so very 2023. It also backs to a creek. As the description says “still part of the city, but with the feel of the country.” With so many of us living on top of each other, having room to breathe goes a long way in a big metroplex, so take your pool and your privacy, and go chillax in style – all for under a million. Come see it in person today as well!