Eric Prokesh

Can You Spot The Original Structure of This Revamped Ranch on Preston Hollow Road?

By Eric Prokesh / March 3, 2023 /

My, my … what would my grandparents think? They built their home in Tanglewood, the first development in Edwards Ranch, on Preston Hollow Road in 1960. The then-new addition was home to simple but attractive ranch-style houses and several daring modern designs. Those original ranch houses now sell for north of $600,000. In short, the…

This Gem of an Urban Abode at Fort Worth’s Le Bijou Feels Like Home

By Eric Prokesh / February 24, 2023 /

Here is one of those rare real estate finds — an urban condominium that really feels like home. This is CandysDirt.com’s second visit to Grove Street’s Le Bijou condominium development, which was built in 2006 in the heart of downtown Fort Worth. The Le Bijou townhouse follows the classic urban townhouse profile with a street…

Fit For Family Time or Fêtes, This Tree-Lined Sanctuary in Overton Park is Pure Bliss

By Eric Prokesh / February 17, 2023 /

Admiring this sylvan sanctuary in Overton Park, it’s difficult to believe that this canopied dwelling is nearly 50 years old. Built in 1977, this 3,100-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bath contemporary residence at 4013 Inwood Road has a tranquil, reassuring quality that has stood the test of time. The main body of the house respects symmetry and classical…

Casa Escondida is an Urban Getaway Hiding In Prime Crestline Location

By Eric Prokesh / February 10, 2023 /

Each week I endeavor to find unique properties worthy of reader attention, and this week’s feature couldn’t be more unique — even bordering on idiosyncratic. Casa Escondida (“hidden house” in Spanish) is my moniker for this house, which is hiding in a prime Westside location off Crestline Road within walking distance of River Crest Country…

Berkeley Cottage Blends Best of Old And New

By Eric Prokesh / February 3, 2023 /

Even in this uncertain market, a judiciously priced, lovingly tended, and thoughtfully updated listing in a desirable Near Southside neighborhood will still move. In some instances fast. In this case, the Berkeley Place cottage at 2133 Park Place Ave. was under contract in less than one week. When you examine everything this darling home has…