East Dallas
Are you looking for a cool, quirky house with serious income potential? I have just the property for you in funky Little Forest Hills! This home perfectly captures the neighborhood’s unique vibe and its unofficial slogan: “Keep Little Forest Hills Funky.” Even before White Rock Lake was filled in 1914, the undeveloped farmland and hunting…
Behind a discreet gated entry in the heart of East Dallas, 2300 N Carroll Ave. stands as a rare example of contemporary architecture that is both boldly expressive and deeply livable. Designed by award-winning architect Josh Nimmo, AIA and constructed by Alan Kagan with Dwellings, this two-level residence offers a refined balance of sculptural simplicity,…
There are historic homes, and then there are very important historic homes. This Stick-style Victorian home in Peak’s Suburban Addition is one of our most important. “It’s the only one left, to my knowledge, in Dallas,” Jim Anderson said. Anderson should know. He was the Historic Preservation Officer for the City of Dallas for almost…
When you think about what defines Lakewood architecture, you soon realize it’s the historic Tudor and Spanish Eclectic homes. Two architects can be credited with creating what I call the Lakewood Look: Charles Dilbeck and Clifford D. Hutsell. Both men embraced craftsmanship and whimsy, which is a significant part of what makes homes like this Hutsell…
Give us a well-kept, eye-catching Midcentury Modern any day of the week, and we’re going to write about it, but this one made me do a double-take. I think it’s the simplicity of the brick and stone exterior and landscaping (more on that later) against that fabulous blue. I had to dig into my color…
