Amy Detwiler
When Allie Beth Allman listing agent Pete Livingston called to tell me about a 1,588-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1933 Park Cities cottage my first thought was, “How far off are the bulldozers?” I’m not the only one. Last week, Dallas architect Larry Good, author of the book A House for Texas, presented a slide show and…
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Dallas has a handful of homes you might consider “iconic.” This architecturally significant modernist is certainly one of them. It was a custom design by Lionel Morrison, well-known for his contributions to our architectural landscape. However, even an architectural masterpiece needs a nip and a tuck after 15 years. Fortunately, Brad Oellerman, president of Crescent Estate…
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I often spot a new listing and think, “Hmmm … I know that house, but it looks nothing like it did a few years ago.” Such is the case with this magnificent Preston Hollow Italian Renaissance mansion. It’s the same stunning 15,530 square feet of luxurious living with five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, five powder baths,…
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Why do we call these “O” properties? I’ll give you the family version. They simply make you stop and go, “OH,” and this striking Volk Estates modern mansion does just that. While you may be familiar with the names Highland Park and University Park, many of our newcomers have not a clue about the name…
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This cool curved contemporary masterpiece is a honey stop the car house. It’s no stranger to press coverage because it’s been on the market several times over the years. Of course, it takes a specific buyer to appreciate a contemporary home, especially one of this pedigree. So why is this the right house for right…
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