Fort Worth Dirt
The other lake. Lake Benbrook. Still within the Fort Worth city limits, 9125 Benview Court feels like a country retreat, and yet it is only 15 minutes from town. Another fillip: no City of Fort Worth taxes. Plenty of curb appeal, the residence benefits from a deep set-back on more than two acres enveloped by…
There was a time, probably 12 to 15 years ago, when no one would walk down Magnolia Ave. after dark. Many wouldn’t even walk down Magnolia Ave. during the day. There was no point. There were a few restaurants and shops to visit, but those establishments mainly catered to the breakfast and lunch crowds and…
If you’ve ever had to deal with a designated historic neighborhood, you’ll know that they can be a very tricky situation. In my past life of working for new home builders, I’ve gone round and round with historic neighborhoods, and we just agree to disagree. Crack houses and tinderboxes have very little historic value. However,…
Time has been kind to this home. Built in 1960, the bold design of the 4,600-square-foot house still thrills with an intensity that hasn’t abated after nearly 60 years. In fact, time has allowed Japanese maple trees to mature and completely realize the original vision. The classic, modern Rivercrest residence blurs the boundaries of interior…
To tell you the story of Montrachet, we begin with the story of Montserrat, its neighbor: 215 acres of God’s green earth on Fort Worth’s west side along historic Mary’s Creek. Montserrat is one of the most successful real estate stories in Tarrant County. Don Siratt was a well-known Fort Worth businessman, a self-made man,…
