Wednesday Wonder

Colonial on Colorado Has Amazing Details

By Joanna England / August 12, 2015 /

This red brick beauty at 1818 W. Colorado is one of Stevens Park Estates original Colonial-styled estates. Built in 1935, this gorgeous home was a real trendsetter. Today it is just as stylish, with three bedrooms, four baths, a detached two-car garage, and a gated drive. The exterior of the home has been kept as…

Fairview Find: Laundry Chute, Two Acres, Two Dishwashers, Two Peas in a Pond

By Candy Evans / April 22, 2015 /

True story: I was sitting on an airplane Sunday night, heading back to Dallas, working on this blog post. The woman next to me looks over my shoulder (we were NOT in First Class!) and says, oh we have looked at that house! It’s gorgeous! I start to talk with her about real estate. Guess…

Always Wanted to Live on Daria Place and Be GWB’s Neighbor? Here’s a Pretty Safe House to Do Just That!

By Candy Evans / December 10, 2014 /

No matter what your opinion of George W. Bush, he was our president for two terms and he has defined the Darias, both Lane and Place, as his kingdom. His presence on the street makes for ever greater security and scrutiny, which neighbors really like. Besides, when he’s out of town, the gates are usually…

A Great Deal Can Still be Found in Oak Cliff, You Just Have to Know Where to Look

By Joanna England / October 22, 2014 /

I was complaining to a friend recently about how far prices have gone up in North Oak Cliff, putting many homes — even the ones that aren’t perfectly updated — out of reach for many people. Of course, when I was at an event showing off a brand new modern custom home in Kessler Park…

Back to House Candy: Mediterranean Villa in Preston Hollow so Huge You Could Stowe Away… the Brady Bunch

By Candy Evans / October 15, 2014 /

An unknown builder built 6326 Lakehurst several years ago, and I went to see it when it was brand new. At the time I was editing DallasDirt for D Magazine, and I know I wrote about this house. He kind of went over the top and then. just. stopped. building. Well, that was a familiar…