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Need Breathing Room? Oak Point Executive Retreat Has Plenty Open Space

By Joanna England / September 26, 2018 /

There are some homes that, upon seeing them, your shoulders drop and you let out a deep breath.  Aaaaahhhh … That’s exactly what you’ll do upon visiting this gorgeous, secluded-feeling Oak Point farmhouse listed by David Griffin & Company Realtor Lori Ericsson.  This picture-perfect abode set on a large, landscaped lot is the perfect High…

Lake Terrace Midcentury Modern Offers Authentic Updates, Excellent Design

By Joanna England / September 19, 2018 /

You’re probably already familiar with the Lake Terrace neighborhood of East Dallas, though you might not know it yet. Bounded by Northcliff Drive, Peavy Road, East Lake Highlands Drive, and Kirkwood Drive, this little area features some wonderful midcentury modern homes and post-war ranches, some of which have been lovingly preserved and updated. When David…

Dramatic, Livable Contemporary Offers New Take on Prairie Style

By Joanna England / September 12, 2018 /

Fans of Frank Lloyd Wright will fall in love with this exceptional, thoughtfully designed contemporary that captures the most alluring elements of the natural environment and translates them into a structure that harmonizes with its surroundings. That’s what Janelle Alcantara feels about this gorgeous home designed by architect Doug Guiling of GAIA Texas. The stunning…

Hampton Hills Home Embraces Original Charm, With A Few Updates

By Bethany Erickson / September 5, 2018 /

The Hampton Hills neighborhood is one of the few remaining mostly undisturbed groups of post-war cottages left in Dallas — and many of them were built by one family. According to local lore, Oak Cliff Realtor Wiley Roberts and his sons took on the post-war housing shortage by committing to building in Hampton Hills. Although…

Classic East Dallas Midcentury Modern in Lake Highlands Gets Facelift

By Joanna England / August 29, 2018 /

With East Dallas midcentury modern homes being as hot as they are, it feels like an exercise in futility to fall in love with one. Just as soon as we see one of these highly coveted homes, it’s snapped up by a similarly eager buyer before we can say “earnest money.”   Lucky for us,…