Bertram C. Hill

The Most Beautiful Setting on Lakewood Blvd — With a $1 Million Price Improvement

By Brenda Masse / October 1, 2025 /

When this Bertram C. Hill Spanish Eclectic estate home hit the market last spring, it was for the first time in over 25 years. The unique Lakewood private estate was built by Dines & Kraft, making it not only one of the most exciting homes on the market, but also one of the most, if…

This Is One of the Most Architecturally Significant Historic Lakewood Spanish Eclectic Estate Homes 

By Karen Eubank / May 1, 2025 /

This is a rare opportunity to own an original Bertram C. Hill Lakewood Spanish Eclectic estate home built by the legendary Dines & Kraft team. It’s on the market for the first time in over 25 years. Dallas has sadly lost sight of the privacy an estate home provides. For far too long, lots have…

East Dallas’ Historic Mrs. Baird’s Bakery Rises Again

By Karen Eubank / November 5, 2021 /

Mrs. Baird’s is a name near and dear to the hearts of Texans. It all started with Ninnie Baird, who built a thriving company when the term “businesswoman” did not exist. She did it because she had no choice.  In 1908, as her ailing husband’s health took a turn for the worse, she started baking…

This Historic Italianate Estate Has Hosted Presidents, Dignitaries, and Celebrities

By Karen Eubank / August 16, 2021 /

This historic Italianate estate is important on so many levels it should take your breath away. Without a doubt, this is one of Dallas’ most significant residences. Think back in time for a moment. When this home was built in 1923, Dallas was transforming from an agricultural center to a thriving hub of banking, insurance,…

A University Park Georgian Estate with a Storied Past

By Karen Eubank / July 22, 2020 /

When you think of Dallas, you think big. Big hair, big business, and obviously, big estates. But I don’t think anything can prepare you for this University Park Georgian estate. I know I wasn’t prepared. I almost fell off my chair when Alex Perry at Allie Beth Allman, emailed me Monday. He just listed one…