Fort Worth Friday

Fit For Family Time or Fêtes, This Tree-Lined Sanctuary in Overton Park is Pure Bliss

By Eric Prokesh / February 17, 2023 /

Admiring this sylvan sanctuary in Overton Park, it’s difficult to believe that this canopied dwelling is nearly 50 years old. Built in 1977, this 3,100-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bath contemporary residence at 4013 Inwood Road has a tranquil, reassuring quality that has stood the test of time. The main body of the house respects symmetry and classical…

Casa Escondida is an Urban Getaway Hiding In Prime Crestline Location

By Eric Prokesh / February 10, 2023 /

Each week I endeavor to find unique properties worthy of reader attention, and this week’s feature couldn’t be more unique — even bordering on idiosyncratic. Casa Escondida (“hidden house” in Spanish) is my moniker for this house, which is hiding in a prime Westside location off Crestline Road within walking distance of River Crest Country…

Berkeley Cottage Blends Best of Old And New

By Eric Prokesh / February 3, 2023 /

Even in this uncertain market, a judiciously priced, lovingly tended, and thoughtfully updated listing in a desirable Near Southside neighborhood will still move. In some instances fast. In this case, the Berkeley Place cottage at 2133 Park Place Ave. was under contract in less than one week. When you examine everything this darling home has…

Eagle Mountain Lake Waterfront Home is so Modern And Urbane

By Eric Prokesh / January 27, 2023 /

What’s my idea of a great lake house? A house that, stripped of its location, would still be special. That’s certainly true of this stunning Eagle Mountain Lake home at 7812 Skylake Drive in Lake Country Estates addition. The listing describes this 1984 build as Midcentury Modern. I thought we had agreed to draw that…

Don’t Sleep on This Incredible Tanglewood Midcentury Modern With a Case of The Blues

By Eric Prokesh / January 20, 2023 /

It’s tough out there. How Tough? Two hours of searching before turning up a listing worthy of a Fort Worth Friday reader’s attention. “It’s tough out there,” echoes Reside Real Estate professional Stephanie Gutierrez. I met her at an open house in December. “You have rising interest rates, which have yet to settle, and a…