Joseph Pelich-Designed Tudor on Medford Court West Graces Fort Worth’s Park Hill

Historic and beautiful describes both the popular Park Hill neighborhood and the gorgeous Tudor that sits in its midst.

In fact, the stately manor at 2424 Medford Court West in Fort Worth is so historic and beautiful that this isn’t even the first time CandysDirt.com has sung its praises.

Realtor Martha Willilams, a broker and owner at Williams Trew, listed this piece of history at $2.375 million. The house sits among other beautiful, stately houses. The Park Hill neighborhood was founded in 1915 on a bluff among rolling hills. Today driving through the homes built in the 1920s is a pleasure, and this house is one of many Fort Worth Tudor and Spanish homes, not only admired for their curb appeal, but also because they’re near the Fort Worth Zoo, Texas Christian University, restaurants, and downtown.

Pelich’s Fort Worth Work

This estate, though, is special. Renowned architect Joseph Pelich poured his talents into this home of 5,914 square feet. The architectural elements were artfully designed. The arched entry, windows, ironwork, plaster cornice moldings, and slate windows are all part of what Pelich created in 1930.

Anyone who buys this structure should be proud to own a Pelich home. The Austrian architect was an acclaimed designer who was awarded professional medals, including one from the Beaux-Arts Society. Once he moved to Fort Worth, thanks to the U.S. Army’s orders during World War I, he began his prolific architectural practice.

Nearby Robert Carr Chapel, the striking Georgian Colonial Revival structure on the TCU campus, is a Pelich design. Among his other buildings were Polytechnic High School and the1938 Fort Worth Public Library, which stood on Throckmorton Street until 1990 when it was demolished.

Much of Pelich’s work was residential, seen not only in Park Hill but also in Fort Worth’s River Crest, Berkeley, Mistletoe, Arlington Heights, and Westover Hills neighborhoods. The Tudor residence at 2424 Medford Court West is a part of his prolific portfolio.

Elevated Space

Besides being a creation of a noted architect, this Park Hill home has more to admire. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home spreads graciously through three levels. The elevator makes it easy to reach the upstairs primary suite, complete with its own fireplace and study. The home’s basement contains a living room, fireplace, game room, and workout space.

There are three fireplaces, a dining room, and an office. In addition, there’s a studio with about 190 square feet and a detached guest cottage, adjacent to the two-car garage, with 436 square feet.

The home was one of Pelich’s many gems he left for Fort Worth to enjoy. His work earned him a charter membership in the Texas Society of Architects, and in 1946 he served as the first president of the Fort Worth Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. His restoration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Denison birthplace made him the first architect to receive the Texas Restoration Award from the Texas State Historical Survey Committee.

Buying this Park Hill house could be an award-winning choice.