Bluffview
In a neighborhood full of tear-downs and beautifully built-up moderns, this 1950-built home in Bluffview Estates fits in perfectly. An old brick carport has been converted to a full-fledged garage with an aluminum frosted glass garage door and the look is positively modern. For this clever conversion and many other reasons, this lovely home is…
I did a double-take on this Bluffview contemporary estate originally designed by Bud Oglesby because it has undergone such a stunning transformation since I last saw it. I was asked to consult on this property as a stager in 2005. I remember it being inspirational at the time, but it has now surpassed anything I…
There are few truly historical homes in Dallas, but those we do have are more than spectacular. From 10 Nonesuch Road, the 1936 international modern-style palace first designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, to the mansions of Swiss Avenue, historical homes are dotted throughout the city and become even more significant when they are lovingly preserved.…
When you purchase a home, the first step is making it your own. I had little doubt when I wrote about this Bluffview Mediterranean estate in 2017 that a new buyer would make significant changes to the San Miguel aesthetic. They did, and wow, what a transformation! The house is magnificent to begin with, which…
When a highly respected architect tells you, “It’s one of my favorites,” you know a house is exceptional. David Stocker, principal at SHM Architects, designed this timeless transitional on Cherokee Trail in Bluffview in 2007. Hard to believe, right? But that’s what you get with architect-designed custom homes. They look as if they were…
