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The Dilbeck Architecture Conservancy is hosting the annual Dilbeck Home Tour on Saturday, Oct. 18. Four University Park Dilbeck cottages and their gardens will be featured this year. Dallas has long been captivated by the unique, whimsical, and enchanting style of Charles Stevens Dilbeck. Devotees of architecture and history alike are still enthralled by his work.…
One of the best-known homes in Dallas is back on the market after an extensive addition and remodel. The French Normandy-style Lakewood castle known as Château des Grotteaux was built in 1929 by Edwin Cox as a spec home. It was purchased before completion by former mayor and civic leader R.L. Thornton after he saw…
If we ranked the most coveted communities in Dallas, Lakewood would likely top the list. Appealing to both urban sophisticates and outdoorsy adventurers, this lakeside district is a lifestyle mecca. Of course, an incredible collection of architecture also sets this neighborhood apart in terms of character and composition. We’re never surprised when those in the…
The 2025 Heritage Oak Cliff Fall Home Tour is set to kick off Oct. 25 and 26, and CandysDirt.com is proud to be the tour’s media sponsor. Whet your appetite for the impressive homes on this year’s tour with these profiles and learn about the history that makes each so significant. Nestled at the end…
They say houses have souls — and if that’s true, 506 W Virginia St. in McKinney may just have one of the liveliest spirits on the block. Imagine stepping back in time as you cross the threshold while still feeling the pulse of today. In this five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath, 4,272-square-foot gem, history and modern comfort shake…
Yes, that’s a play on words, so keep reading for the big reveal on this historic Bishop Arts duplex. I’ll make sure to give you some hints along the way. First things first, I’m always on the lookout for affordable housing options for our readers. In my view, purchasing a duplex is a savvy way…
