Fort Worth Friday
Remember “priced to sell” 1521 Elizabeth Blvd. from a few weeks ago? That post got nearly 800 Facebook shares and and a spirited bidding war ensued, taking the eventual selling price to a sizable chunk of change over the original asking price. And it appraised. “You have to really work and do research,” said listing agent Lisa…
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…
