The Most Adorable West Kessler Cottage With a Custom Chicken Coop

When this adorable West Kessler cottage was listed for sale in 1941, the advertisement in The Dallas Morning News read:

“Owner Gone to Georgia. Said to sell his attractive two-bedroom home at 726 Tenna Loma in beautiful West Kessler.”

Reading historic real estate advertisements is amusing because you get an insight into history,  society, and what was considered cutting-edge at the time. When the home traded again in 1949, Venetian blinds were among the features touted in the advertisement. It makes you wonder if waterfall islands and free-standing tubs will be considered passé in another 75 years.

I’m sure the owner was gutted to leave his new home. After all, West Kessler was just being developed in 1938. The neighborhood is named for George E. Kessler, a pioneer of city planning and perhaps one of the most prolific and far-sighted city planners Dallas has ever had.

West Kessler is in northern Oak Cliff and has about 150 homes. It’s an extremely popular location now because it’s within walking distance of Stevens Park Golf Course, close to Twelve Hills Nature Preserve, the Bishop Arts District, and Rosemont Elementary. This is actually a great block for anyone with children as there are no through streets.

The current owner has taken meticulous care of this 1,463-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-bathroom West Kessler cottage, and it’s in pristine condition. There are beautiful hardwoods throughout. The den features Bluestone floors, built-in cabinetry, and a wall of windows overlooking the backyard. The Bluestone floors continue into the home office, which has a beamed and vaulted ceiling and direct access from the backyard, which is great for remote workers who regularly need to meet with clients.

“I love the cozy den in the back of the house,” Douglas Elliman listing agent Rita Bielecki said. “The backyard has a European feeling with gravel walkways, a lovely pergola, and thoughtful lighting. It’s private and a wonderful entertaining space.”

The backyard also features access to a storm cellar that would be terrific for your wine storage and beautifully laid-out spaces waiting for a master gardener’s touch. And yes, that’s a Martha Stewart-worthy custom chicken coop you see awaiting your Road Island Reds and Leghorns!

Bielecki has this charming West Kessler cottage at 726 Tenna Loma Ct. listed for $620,000, with an option to rent for $3,410 per month. An open house is set for 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4.