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Chartres Cathedral: A Stalwart Survivor That Evaded Destruction Three Times

By Eric Prokesh | July 8, 2022 |

Editor’s Note: While Fort Worth Friday columnist Eric Prokesh is in France soaking up the art and architecture, he filed this dispatch on one of the most incredible historic sites in the country, Chartres Cathedral. Enjoy! During the French Revolution, a mob attacked Chartres Cathedral and began to destroy the sculpture on the north porch,…

The Next Echelon of Country Club Living at Prestonwood Polo and Country Club

By Sarah Irvin | July 7, 2022 |

In just over four years, Prestonwood Polo and Country Club has nearly sold out the entire 97-acre development in Oak Point, Texas. It’s no surprise the ultra-exclusive polo club community easily achieved its five-year goal considering the property sold two lots on the first day it hit the market in May 2017. Now, only one…

Winnetka Heights Prairie Bungalow of Judge Cecil Lane Simpson Has Beautiful Original Details

By Karen Eubank | July 7, 2022 |

Rarely do we see such a beautifully intact original Winnetka Heights Prairie bungalow — a neighborhood so popular as a front porch community where something fun is always happening. This particular Prairie bungalow was built in 1912 for Dallas County Judge Cecil Lane Simpson and his wife, Daisy. Dallas’ Ideal Suburb At the time, Winnetka…

Like to Rent in Luxury? Three North Texas Cities Rank High in Amenity-Rich Apartment Living

By Marlin Weso | July 7, 2022 |

According to StorageCafe, Plano, Irving, and Dallas are ranked third, sixth, and seventh among the top 10 cities that mostly built luxury rentals over the past decade

Feast Your Eyes On Architectural Masterpieces With Open Houses This Weekend

By April Towery | July 7, 2022 |

We’ve heard the verdict that inventory is low, but we found three amazing homes this week that not only feature stunning architecture, ample space, and amenities galore — they’re also all on display in this weekend’s open houses.  University Park Hotspot Start your metroplex open house tour on Saturday with a $3 million showpiece.  The…

It’s a Whole Lot Cooler at Alpine Mountain Ranch & Club

By CandysDirt | July 6, 2022 |

Here’s a cure for the 100-plus degree heat: Think of crisp, cool Alpine Mountain Ranch & Club in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The luxury ranch community has announced the release of its final collection of 13 premium homesites, known as the Upland Preserve. These 5-acre homesites are set atop the community’s highest ridge. Many of these…