Friday Four Hundred

Head-Turning Kidd Springs Central Remodel Breaks the Mold

By Amy Puchaty / June 9, 2017 /

The first thing that comes to mind when I think of the Kidd Springs neighborhood in Oak Cliff are the charming smaller cottages, most under 1,800 square feet, with a handful of grand homes sprinkled in. But more often than not, these Kidd Springs cuties come with odd floorplans and upper level masters that aren’t…

Just Listed L Streets Ranch Has Fab Finish-Out For a Family

By Joanna England / May 19, 2017 /

I moved to East Dallas about 11 years ago, and if you were to tell me then that most homes on the market in the Lake Highlands area were poised to top $400,000, I would have laughed at you and asked you what planet you are from. But guys, all those folks who bought in…

Colorful, Cozy, and Cute Airplane Bungalow in Kings Highway

By Joanna England / May 12, 2017 /

Some of the most popular neighborhoods in North Oak Cliff are sought after for their proximity to the Bishop Arts District. That’s great and all, but for some of us — me included — I’d prefer less crazy and crowded digs. That’s what’s wonderful about the Kings Highway Conservation District, which is a terrific little…

Relish The Original Details of this Sparkman Club Midcentury Modern

By Joanna England / April 21, 2017 /

Ed has done it again! I swear, Ed Murchison seems to constantly nab the most fun midcentury modern listings in the city. This cool 1961-built ranch in Northwest Dallas’ Sparkman Club Estates is so absolutely perfect, with tons of original cabinetry and finishes.

Feast Your Eyes on This Adorable Brick Cottage in Gastonwood

By Joanna England / February 17, 2017 /

Some things never go out of style, and we count the quaint brick cottages of East Dallas on that list. This one in the Lakewood-area enclave of Gastonwood is a perfect example. Red brick, classic black shutters, and tidy traditional architecture is a dream from the curb.