Fort Worth Dirt

Bespoke Modern Beauty in Bella Flora is a Delight For All Ages

By Eric Prokesh / May 13, 2016 /

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…

Massage Room, Spa, Gym, Tennis Court, Horses, Skeet, Pool : This Venus Spread Is What Every Texas Mama Needs for a Happy Mother’s Day!

By Candy Evans / May 8, 2016 /

Of course this pure paradise spread for mama comes out of the fabulous Fort Worth office of WilliamsTrew Realtors, with the inimitable Talia Lydick and Allen Crumley as agents.  Located just 31 miles each from downtown Fort Worth and Dallas, I couldn’t think of a better place to buy mom or even take her for…

Brent Hull Brings Ryan Place Beauty Back to Life, Project Slated For Cable TV

By Eric Prokesh / April 29, 2016 /

Do you have a specter in your neighborhood? While walking the dog, I often wondered about 2300 Willing Avenue, just around the corner, at the edge of Ryan Place. In an advanced state of decay it looked uninhabitable if not uninhabited. Returning home one evening, I noticed a chink of yellow light behind a torn shade. Signs…

Venerable Villa on Fort Worth’s Historic Elizabeth Blvd. is Priced to Sell

By Eric Prokesh / April 22, 2016 /

Since houses on one of Fort Worth’s premiere historic streets infrequently come on the market, it isn’t surprising that 1521 Elizabeth Boulevard, is garnering a lot of agent and buyer interest. “We’ve only officially been on the market since Monday and we’ve already had dozens of showings,” observes Briggs Freeman agent Lisa Logan. Many of…

Poised Grande Dame in Placid Park Hill Features Gothic Details With Modern Updates

By Eric Prokesh / April 15, 2016 /

Fort Worth’s Near Southside is replete with venerable old neighborhoods, rich in appeal. Among them is Park Hill, a neighborhood comprised of a handful of shaded bends. Just above the Fort Worth Zoo could almost be described as a enclave. In spite of the array of styles — some stately, some quirky — and a range of scales —…