A Funky Little Forest Hills Contemporary With All the Right Angles
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Some builders get it. They understand the neighborhood and build according to the vibe. Little Forest Hills was given its funky moniker when it began to draw an influx of artists in the 1980s and 1990s. It was not unusual to see a yard outlined in bowling balls or fenced with colorful slag glass. Today, you see many yards with signs declaring “Keep Little Forest Hills Funky!”
The neighborhood was originally developed after the completion of White Rock Lake in 1911, in what was then considered the countryside. The lake was a recreational hit, offering swimming, fishing, and boating. Even water skiing and speed boats were allowed. It drew wealthy people who built lake houses and hunting cabins (duck hunting was also allowed). Can you imagine gunshots ringing out over the lake?
Little Forest Hills was also highlighted in a 2007 documentary as an example of good development! Now, you will find about 1,000 houses here, and as some of the original lake homes aged out, builders created new homes. While most do not reflect the ethos and character of the neighborhood, I think this Little Forest Hills contemporary does just that.
It’s a challenge to figure out what will draw a more creative person to a home. It requires taking chances and thinking out of the box. With a nod to midcentury design, SunCraft Design Build, Inc. created a memorable home with all the right angles!
Located at the southern end of White Rock Lake, the home was actually custom-built for the builder as his personal residence. Remember my advice? When you can find a home built by an architect, builder, or interior designer for their family, you know it’s going to have elements you’ll love.
The dramatic angles inside and outside set this home apart. Even the garage creates a focal point. If you love an open floor plan, it cannot get much better than this. Walking through the front door, you have an immediate overview of the light-filled vaulted public living spaces.
Remember, this home was built by a creative person for creative people, which is why you will find some delightfully unexpected finishes for inspiration, such as the pale green kitchen cabinets that look like you sliced open a Granny Smith apple. It’s refreshingly different.
At 2,638 square feet with three oversized bedrooms and two bathrooms, this Little Forest Hills contemporary offers energy-efficient amenities that include foam insulation for comfort, radiant barrier roof decking for attic cooling, porcelain and engineered hardwood floors, a continuous recovery hot water heater, and 12-gauge electrical wiring for enhanced safety. In other words, it’s not just a pretty face!
As for location, you can bike to the Dallas Arboretum in four minutes and White Rock Lake in 10. It is also just minutes to the shops and restaurants at Arboretum Village and Casa Linda, and it’s an easy commute to Baylor Hospital and downtown.
If you are looking for a creative community and a decidedly distinct dwelling, this is the place to call home!
