Permanent Vacation Mindset Conveys with Peninsula Home on White Rock Lake

Picture this: You roll out of bed, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and step outside to a view that most people can only dream about – the 1,000-plus-acre White Rock Lake stretching out in before you, with downtown Dallas punctuating the skyline in the distance. There are no buildings blocking your view – just uninterrupted nature and a front-row seat to one of the city’s most iconic settings.

Home on The Peninsula

Welcome to real life at 9608 Lake Highlands Drive. A life that could be yours if you’re ready to make the right move at the right time … which is now!

Listing agent Julie Boren says, “This 1950s bungalow got a major glow-up in 2011. The current owners kept all the midcentury charm but added modern touches to create a home that’s as cozy as it is cool. Want to expand it or build your dream house? The large .29-acre lot provides you with a lot of options. You can’t go wrong either way with that unbeatable view.”

Inside the 2,281-square-foot beauty are two bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a sitting room/library/music room, a sunroom/office, and another multi-purpose space – all with a vibe that’s about embracing lake life. 

“The original home was very tired,” says the current owner, an architect, “but we could see that it had good bones and held promise for a lovely home. We even were deliberate to put a closet in the library so that it might possibly be considered another bedroom for the next owner.”

“Every time I admire the lake from our large living room windows,” his wife says, “I see a different scene. From pink champagne water in the morning to tiny white sails against a blue sky during a Sunday afternoon regatta, to a sunset so fiery it looks like the city is glowing. Even the kitchen’s got a sneak peek of the lake through a cute little art glass window. It’s been a wonderful experience for us, like living in a city park.”

A Totally Unique Neighborhood

Now, let’s talk about the neighborhood. For those who don’t know, The Peninsula was originally established in 1927 as second and vacation homes – charming lake cottages for folks who lived all the way in Dallas. Getting into it today can be tough. Agents maintain lists of interested buyers, but for the most part, people stay put. Homes with lake views like this are hot commodities because The Peninsula is one of the few places where you can snag that “vacation home vibe” without leaving the city.

“We’ve had the pleasure of developing many special traditions while living here,” the owners continue, “such as Fourth of July gatherings in the front yard to watch the Fair Park and Lakewood fireworks, cleaning out the [purple] martin houses every President’s Day for the arrival of martin scouts, and cheering on the runners and cyclists as they pass by during various 5Ks and cycling events. We’re excited to pass all this on to someone new who will appreciate it.”

If you’re ready to make every day feel like a weekend getaway while staying connected to the heartbeat of Dallas, 9608 W Lake Highlands Drive is your chance. Whether you keep the mid-century magic or build something new, this home, priced at $2.495 million, is all about embracing lake life to the fullest. 

Contact Julie with questions or to schedule a showing at 214-402-8778 or [email protected].