Eric Prokesh

Eric Prokesh is an award-winning interior designer who calls Fort Worth his home.

Tanglewood Teardown Yields Masterful Fort Worth Modern

By Eric Prokesh / August 23, 2019 /

When is “teardown” not a dirty word? When the house is a modern stunner perfectly sited in a deep, tree-lined Tanglewood lot. From its inception, the Tanglewood addition was forward-looking, with a legacy of many midcentury gems. The spacious lots and excellent public schools have tempted owners into tearing down mostly ordinary ranch-style homes and…

Midcentury Modern Marvel in Leafy Meadowbrook Hills

By Eric Prokesh / August 16, 2019 /

The listing describes 5909 Monterrey Lane as a hidden gem — a characterization that perfectly epitomizes the relatively unknown Meadowbrook Hills addition in general. Not that Meadowbrook Hills is a new neighborhood. Developed in 1951, it is embellished with large trees and midcentury houses on large lots. Located east of town, the addition lies just…

Move-In Ready Forest Park Cottage Packs Vintage Charm

By Eric Prokesh / August 9, 2019 /

Older, established neighborhoods and affordable housing are rarely uttered in the same sentence these days. Is this a starter home? An investment opportunity? Buy and hold for your TCU student children? With its choice location and appreciation potential, this sweet 1,200-square-foot cottage ticks many boxes. Prospective buyers shouldn’t hesitate. This listing has been live for…

Sheer Harmony on Sheer Bliss in River Heights

By Eric Prokesh / August 2, 2019 /

Last week, Fort Worth Friday honored historic old Fort Worth. This week we go new. New as in a listing barely eight hours old in a development less than three years old. T he gated community of River Heights is part of the ever westward push of this city-think The Shops at Clearfork, Waterside mostly,…

Formidable Four Square on College Avenue in Historic Ryan Place

By Eric Prokesh / July 26, 2019 /

The Sandidge-Walker House at 2420 College Avenue was built by cattleman George Sandidge, who only lived in it for four years. Legendary Will Rogers was a frequent guest. The next owner was Dr. Gussie Walker, who had served as Fort Worth’s City Health Officer. In 1954 it became the rectory for the nearby St. John’s…