Fort Worth Dirt
It all started with a sketch. Before a shovel of dirt had been turned or a stone put in place, the owners of the 45-acre parcel in Lipan, Texas, had an idea of what they wanted to build that would one day be their homestead. From that sketch, an architect and custom builder made their…
I suppose the years are telling. I still consider a home built around the turn of the millennium a new build. However, 26 years — the age of this Mira Vista manor — is more than enough time to assess whether a house design is still relevant and will hold up over time. Located at…
When it comes to before-and-after photos, you know that we can’t say no. In this space, we love seeing what a home previously looked like and what it looks like after going through a total transformation. It’s just so fun to see how, with a little imagination, paint, style, and elbow grease, a homeowner can…
Turning a corner and finding a party was once common at Len Roberts’ West Fort Worth home. But Roberts, the retired CEO of Fort Worth-based RadioShack, has turned a corner and is moving on as he puts his party palace up for auction. The approximately 11,790-square-foot mansion he and his wife, Laurie, built just west…
Unique, affordable, and move-in ready — all three are rarely found in a listing description these days. Let’s begin with “unique.” This 1934 build in West Meadowbrook has an appealing, eclectic sophistication in what I’m dubbing Tex-Mex Deco. The stucco walls, devoid of ornament, and flat roof give a modern look to a classic Texas…
