Winsome Montecello Tudor Hits All the Right Notes

True the Fort Worth real estate market isn’t as red hot as it was three years ago and anecdotal evidence points to houses staying on the market for slightly longer periods of time. But offerings with picture perfect, landscaped curb appeal, in coveted neighborhoods with intelligently executed updates and perfect pricing are still quick to find buyers. That’s essentially the story with 3766 West 4th Street in the heart Fort Worth’s Westside neighborhood of Montecello, listed less than two weeks ago and already under active contract.

Built in 1930, the 95 year old cottage has been lovingly maintained through the years with updates which include very high quality built in cabinets and bookcases. The current owner is a scholar with an enviable library. I love bookcases in a dining room, a favorite designer ploy used by such design legends as Joe Minton and Lloyd Taylor.

As a matter of fact, there is a design pro at work here as well. You will have probably noticed the discreet use of classic antiques and upholstery harmoniously placed in pleasingly proportioned settings executed by family designer Ann Harwood who has been a Westside first choice for clients desirous of a classic low key, dare I say old money look.

The floor plan is so classic as to be modern. The ground floor consists principally of an uninterupted enfilade beginning at the front door with the formal living room with fireplace, which leads to the dining room then on to the kitchen which is open to a family room with views of the garden at back. No space wasted on pointless halls just a pleasing succession of lovely rooms.

Let’s talk about white. There is generic white, dreadful low luster big box white, safe architect’s white available in many brands, and delicious silvery oyster white. The latter coats many of the walls and millwork of the residence.

The primary suite of the 2457 square foot, three bedroom, three bath residence is located at ground level with the additional bedrooms on the second floor.

It’s a point worth making that this house is perfectly suited for a young family. The upstairs bonus space, a landing office, is open for easy parental monitoring.

I believe a landscape designer was engaged for the back and front gardens. The property is, in every way move in ready.

Susanna Gorski Bartolomei of Compas Real Estate has priced 3766 West 4th Street at $1,150,000.00.