Exquisite Wiley G. Clarkson Villa in Ryan Place is The Acme of Timeless Charm

If the name Wiley G. Clarkson rings a bell, it’s because it has come up frequently on these pages. I’ve written about this architectural founding father of Fort Worth beginning with my very first post nearly 10 years ago.

Founding father may sound like a bit of hyperbole, but Clarkson’s extensive portfolio includes many fine residential projects sprinkled throughout Ryan Place, Rivercrest, and Westover and many commercial projects in downtown Fort Worth, including iconic commissions such as the Masonic Temple, First Methodist Church, and The Woolworth Building — still standing at the corner of Houston and 5th Street.

Many schools are were designed by Clarkson, with Arlington Heights High School and Lilly B. Clayton Elementary among them. Anyone with even a passing interest in Fort Worth history will read of Wiley G. Clarkson’s career with intense interest.

This impeccable Wiley G. Clarkson gem — a mere 2,953 square feet — is a beautifully preserved bijoux abode that has been lovingly tended and cared for. The nine-room residence with four bedrooms and two-and-one-half baths optimizes the relatively small square footage with rooms of ample and pleasing proportion replete with elegant details. It all begins in the foyer with its handsome oak front door and fine staircase.

The hardwood floors throughout the house are period perfection. Arched windows and openings contribute to the mystique of the 1927 vintage house which makes reference to Mediterranean architecture.

I was so fascinated with the unique curtain hardware on the front windows that I did a full internet search to no avail, so I must conclude that they were a custom job. The central light fixture, which I assume is new, offers pitch perfect style to the room. At center is a fireplace framed by Batchelder tile.

Just behind that living room fireplace is a sun room that is almost certainly an enclosed porch. Floors are of terra cotta random rubble.

The recently renovated kitchen contains new appliances and cabinets with a small breakfast area and a laundry room at back. The crisp white color palette in nearly every room emphasizes the copious light spilling into rooms.

An ample second floor landing is graced with a large, arched, stained glass window and an arched niche.

The large primary suite contains a second fireplace also decorated with Batchelder tile. The attached bath oozes vintage charm with its green tile, period bath tub, and etched mirrors.

The second full bath enjoys the same vintage charm as the primary with a console sink and large shower stall with basket weave tile.

Capping all of the many beautiful features of this elegant home is the stylish pool with gorgeous hardscape and landscape. There is detached three car garage with an apartment described as “awaiting updating.”

Lisa Logan of League Real Estate has priced 2749 6th Avenue at $985,000.