Fort Worth Friday
Let’s play a word association game. “Designer’s Home.” Or more ominous yet, “Completely Updated.” Beginning to have that sinking feeling? Add into the mix a lovely vintage house in a pedigreed neighborhood and you are probably groaning “Dear Lord, what have they done to the place?” Tour 300 Crestwood Dr. and experience the delightful redress of having your negative fantasies…
Ask listing agent, Ann Nayfa, about 3601 Ledgeview Court in lovely wooded Overton Park. She knows its every corner having sold this five bedroom, four bath, gem to the present owners, who have remained loyal clients, 13 years ago, . Built in 1965, this classic has stood the test of time and born with grace thoughtful renovations.…
What makes a good neighbor? Not building to within an inch of minimum setbacks for starters. Considered design decisions respectful of your older neighbors is another goodwill gesture. None of this is accidental at 4713 Pershing Avenue, a 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath house with a lot of heart.
What tempts one to stop and take a closer look? A pleasingly proportioned door frame encasing handsome iron doors? Lovely, soft pink brick walls supporting espaliered elaeagnus, carelessly festooned with strands of fig ivy? A deep setback defined by symmetrical hardscape? This beauty at 408 Virginia Place in choice Monticello has all of this, and yet its discreet, timeless profile arouses suspicion that much…
Where to find modern L.A.-style glamor, replete with all of the requisite state-of-the-art electronics to run a smart house? Why, head west of course. Actually, the gated community of Bella Flora, which has a Benbrook Zip code in the choice Aledo school district, lies in the southwestern most corner of Fort Worth and is a quick commute…
