Fort Worth Dirt

Designer Julie Hayes’ Home Packs Panache in Crestwood

By Eric Prokesh / June 10, 2016 /

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…

1960s Overton Park Classic Rich in Astute, Stylish Updates

By Eric Prokesh / June 3, 2016 /

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.…

Good Neighbor is the New Kid on the Block

By Eric Prokesh / May 27, 2016 /

  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.

John and Cami Goff List Eagle Mountain Lake House, Mariposa del Lago, With “Morgan Stanley Green”

By Candy Evans / May 24, 2016 /

I had heard this was coming down the pike. The price is very interesting. You may recall that last fall, Fort Worth billionaire John Goff, a self-made man, and founder and CEO of Crescent Real Estate Holdings, and his wife Cami, were all set to sell their super fantastic lake property at Eagle Mountain Lake…

Amaranthine Design for Living in Monticello

By Eric Prokesh / May 20, 2016 /

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…