Dallas Penthouse

Penthouse Plunge: Reuse, Recycle, And PARTY

By Jon Anderson / September 10, 2019 /

Once you’ve checked out the Elite Auctions preview of 11322 E. Ricks Circle on Sept. 14, join me from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Claridge (3510 Turtle Creek Blvd., Units 18 A and B) for your chance to tour my Penthouse Plunge before demolition as I revive and return two Turtle Creek penthouses to…

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Penthouse Plunge: Finding An Architect At The Right Price

By Jon Anderson / August 30, 2019 /

I’d sketched enough plans to feel comfortable taking the Penthouse Plunge remodel of a double-penthouse at the Claridge on Turtle Creek. To review,  I’ll be restoring the combined 5,311-square-foot unit back into two infinitely more livable spaces. But my work isn’t good enough for building permits. That’s the subject of this column – getting to…

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Jon Anderson Takes The Turtle Creek Penthouse Plunge: The Deal

By Jon Anderson / July 25, 2019 /

Back in March, I wrote a column about a mystery buyer wanting a partner-in-renovation to separate a double penthouse listing at The Claridge on Turtle Creek. Unit 18 A/B had been on the market for four years with three agents during which it had over $1 million in price reductions. That mystery buyer was me.…

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BombSHELL Revisited: Vendome Mega-Penthouse Becomes Three

By Jon Anderson / April 15, 2019 /

Those of elephantine memories will recall my writing in 2015 about a 12,370-square-foot shell penthouse at the Vendome. Even though the Vendome was built in 2002, the home had never been finished out. The first owner had purchased three penthouses with the intention of creating a singularly spectacular home 20 stories above Turtle Creek. It…

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A Tale of Two Penthouses, Vol. 2 : Park Plaza Unit 804

By Jon Anderson / May 30, 2016 /

For better or worse, we all make snap judgements when we see houses.  My first thought as I looked through the pictures for this home was that there didn’t appear to be a comfortable seat in the house.  It’s as though some unseen maiden aunt had eschewed comfort for herself and guests. My second thought…

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