Crestwood

Fort Worth’s Crestwood Neighborhood Is a Mix of Old and New

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / November 20, 2022 /

Northwest of downtown Fort Worth is a family-oriented, tight-knit neighborhood that resembles something out of a Norman Rockwell painting.

This Industrial Loft-Like Midcentury in Crestwood Still Dazzles

By Eric Prokesh / October 14, 2022 /

I loaded photography and blocked out this knock-out listing feeling confident that, since it was only listed Thursday, it hadn’t been covered by my friendly rival, Seth Fowler of Tarrant County Tuesday fame. Then I dug deeper and discovered that Mr. Bow-Tie had beat me to the punch by three years. Still, this house is…

This Easy-to-Love Crestwood Mediterranean is a Study in Warmth And Style

By Eric Prokesh / March 4, 2022 /

This week was, mercifully, a no-brainer. What’s not to love about this Crestwood Mediterranean in one of my favorite Westside neighborhoods and in one of my favorite Texas vernaculars. Oh, and it’s not under active contract, which seems to be the case with Fort Worth Friday posts of late. I should mention this 3,780-square-foot, four-bedroom,…

Can a New Build Have Charm? This Handsome Hacienda in Crestwood is a Case Study

By Eric Prokesh / May 14, 2021 /

Question: Can new construction possess charm? Answer: This handsome hacienda in Crestwood, one of our favorite Westside enclaves. Built in 2000 and tucked behind mature oaks and high shrubs, this home enjoys a deep setback from the street. Devoid of excess ornament, the Spanish design is composed of stepped blocks ending in the garage. The…

Crestwood Spec Build by Bowen-Wilson is Both Luxurious and Livable

By Eric Prokesh / May 15, 2020 /

Many weeks, I have to rifle through dozens, betimes even hundreds of listings, to find something that will inspire me to write. This week I lucked out with this brand new house which has been on the market for all of two days. New construction can be thrilling when it is design-directed, and the design-savvy…