East Dallas
This historic Munger Place Prairie Four-Square once looked like the house all the kids avoid at Halloween. Scary doesn’t even begin to describe the dilapidated home, and I think most of the neighbors assumed it could not be saved. Then Zak and Beth Mailey came along. The Maileys are not new to restoration. In fact,…
This Lochwood modern home is not exactly what comes to mind when you think of the quiet East Dallas neighborhood. In fact, many of you may have never heard of Lochwood. There are only 1880 homes here, mostly one- and two-story ranch styles built after World War II. Award-winning architect Cliff Welch hit the nail…
Travis Ripley began Ripley Renovations in this Munger Place Craftsman. What have I told y’all about buying the home of a builder? Yep. Run to their Realtor and sign that contract instantly. You will never, ever find a better constructed house than the personal home of a builder. Ripley and his wife, Amy developed a…
If you’re looking for a luxury historic home that’s on at least half an acre, close to downtown, near water, and has plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, you want to be in East Dallas. There are currently three magnificent estates available in East Dallas that deserve a great deal of attention. I’ve featured two…
So you think it’s impossible to live in a historic home? Leah and Oliver Norris will tell you that’s nonsense. So much nonsense, in fact, that they set out to prove it with their first stateside renovation, a 1926 Hollywood Heights Tudor. The Norrises had been living in England restoring, renovating, and reinventing historic homes,…
