Winnetka Heights Has a Craftsman That Can Help Offset That Mortgage
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Becoming a homeowner is challenging today. So when I find a home with a built-in way to offset the mortgage, you can bet I’m going to share it with you. Voilà! This adorable Winnetka Heights Craftsman bungalow has a fantastic guest house with a kitchen, bedroom, and a terrific balcony overlooking the backyard.
It’s rare to find a 1914 Craftsman bungalow featuring a full two-story detached quarters with a kitchen. When you add an office and studio on the first level in the coveted Winnetka Heights Historic District, home ownership becomes an easier reach. That’s because you can rent out the guest house either long-term or short-term and offset that mortgage! You might think this is a novel concept, but it’s not. Take a look at any historic or conservation district, and you will find many homes with garage apartments or back houses. You will also see homes with two front doors. Back in the day, the front bedroom was generally rented out to traveling salesmen and workers. Our great-grandparents basically invented the short-term rental!
This Winnetka Heights Craftsman has everything we love in a historic home. It starts with the welcoming wrap-around porch, where you will hang out with your new neighbors. Sited on a hillside, it beckons visitors with an attractive front elevation. Inside, the character has remained beautifully intact. There are hardwood floors, unpainted wood trim, beamed ceilings, a period brick fireplace flanked by original glass-front bookcases, and wavy glass windows. French doors open to the dining room, and plantation shutters were stained to match the original trim.
Winnetka Heights is one of the most convenient locations in Oak Cliff. It’s zoned to Rosemont Elementary and within walking distance of Cenzo’s Pizza & Deli, the new Kevin Sloan Park, NOVA, Cannons, Wayward Coffee, Ari’s Pantry, ABC Party Headquarters, the Kessler Theater, plus the shops and eateries at TYPO and Bishop Arts.
The Game-Changing Guest Quarters and a Home Office!
Open House Sunday, May 24, 2-4 p.m.
