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Glenridge Estates Gets a Georgian Gem and We’re Giving You First Look

By Daniel Lalley / October 25, 2024 /

A close cousin to the American colonial, the Georgian is one of the most timeless designs of all time. With roots in the British Isles, this style is engrained within the avenues of America’s most coveted communities. Revival renditions in this category are all over the pop culture landscape. From the McCallister residence from Home…

Step Into a Brand-New Build That Defines Lakewood Luxury Listings

By Daniel Lalley / October 4, 2024 /

Lakewood is known for its picturesque landscape, proximity to nature, and peaceful ambiance. One of Dallas’s most iconic communities, this area exudes the kind of aesthetic only found in the most established neighborhoods. Rooted in the early 20th century, Lakewood is home to a collection of historic homes and inspired architecture. Here conservation districts display…

Marilyn Hoffman’s Bossom Manor Just Hit the Market and We Have the Inside Look

By Daniel Lalley / August 23, 2024 /

Over the years, we’ve had the pleasure of covering some of the most prominent properties across North Texas. From historic Highland Park estates to Dilbeck-designed masterpieces, there is no shortage of significant homes in this area. However, it isn’t every day that we come across an Elizabethan manor executed by one of the most influential…

Going Wildgrove: W2 Studio’s Modern Midcentury Blends With Nature in Lakeshore Hills

By Karen Eubank / April 29, 2024 /

Wildgrove Ave. is one of those eclectic streets in a unique subdivision of Lakewood called Lakeshore Hills. That topography has attracted the attention of architects and builders who love a challenge, so there are some very interesting homes here. Located between Gason Ave. and Winstead Drive, Lakeshore Hills is one of the leafiest sections of…

Urban Reserve is For Architecture Lovers, And This Listing Has The Clean Lines You Crave

By Joanna England / July 11, 2022 /

When Diane Cheatham started selling lots for her Lake Highlands-area development Urban Reserve, she knew that the environmentally sensitive, modern design standards of the neighborhood wouldn’t appeal to everyone. But they’d resonate with a select audience of architecture lovers. In that pool of buyers was Robert D. Troy. An architect, he designed a home for…