Fort Worth Friday

Red Tile Roof Mediterranean in Old University Place? Count Me In

By Eric Prokesh / July 12, 2024 /

If you are a Fort Worth Friday follower, you probably know that if I’m shown beautifully-executed stucco work and a red tile roof villa, I’m all in. Throw in a corner lot at 2501 Rogers Avenue and Park Hill in University Place and I am, well, ardently enthusiastic. Only seven days on the market, it’s…

Wyman House New Build in Westcliff Hits all the Right Notes

By Eric Prokesh / June 21, 2024 /

It has been a while since we checked in at Westcliff, a low-key, somewhat under-the-radar neighborhood just south of Texas Christian University. And what better choice than a new build in this older neighborhood with mature trees and mostly Midcentury ranch-style houses? This marked my first introduction to Wyman House, a youngish building firm with…

This Opulent Westover Estate Has a High-Style Pedigree

By Eric Prokesh / June 14, 2024 /

Thank you, Martha Williams, for alerting me to the 65 Westover Terrace listing going live last night! Actually, I had been tipped off by a neighbor that this lovely Greek Revival estate in the heart of old Westover might soon be on the market as its owner, Sue Cutler — a supporter of the Kimbell…

This Adorable Fort Worth Cottage is The Case in Point of Why We Love Fairmount

By Eric Prokesh / June 7, 2024 /

This cute cottage is a perfect example of why we love Fairmount — and we’re not alone. The enduring fascination with Fairmount, which began decades ago and has only increased over the years, is approaching the intensity of a benevolent real estate cult. Fairmounters are fiercely and justly proud of their unique hood, love their…

Exquisite Wiley G. Clarkson Villa in Ryan Place is The Acme of Timeless Charm

By Eric Prokesh / May 31, 2024 /

If the name Wiley G. Clarkson rings a bell, it’s because it has come up frequently on these pages. I’ve written about this architectural founding father of Fort Worth beginning with my very first post nearly 10 years ago. Founding father may sound like a bit of hyperbole, but Clarkson’s extensive portfolio includes many fine…