“O” Homes
There are two distinct stories here. First, the fantastic French provincial home nestled on 1.6 acres on Inwood Road now on the market for under $3 million. But the juicier story is the thousands of rare grapes growing in the backyard, a crop that is the only active, professionally-managed vineyard in the city of Dallas.…
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An enormous ivy-covered stucco wall is all you can see from the street. Behind it lies not only a secret garden but also perhaps the most mysterious abode you will ever find in Dallas. Once inside the massive, carved wooden door, you cannot help but be delighted. A courtyard leads to the home, which is…
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When Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Realtor Lee Lee Gioia laid eyes on this timeless contemporary house the first time, she entered through the back door. “I immediately thought, this is no ordinary house,” she said, “it has to be a Bodron + Fruit!” When the plans were produced, her instincts were correct. It doesn’t matter which door…
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In the not-too-distant future, I will write a book on how homes heal and nests nurture. I have many friends who, stung from later-life divorces, have found salvation in new home renovation — contracted out or even built with their own hands. There is nothing as fulfilling as ripping apart an old bathroom or kitchen,…
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When Ashton Theiss tagged us on Instagram this week to show us her new listing — a loft-style townhome in Victory Park — we may have asked for more deets tout de suite. Because this currently-a-hip-pocket home is what happens when Industrial Chic and Modern design styles fall in love and have a loft baby. Basically, 2935 Magnolia Hill…
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