Eric Prokesh

Blissful Berkley Place Villa on Pembroke Drive

By Eric Prokesh / July 10, 2020 /
Pembroke Drive

I admit I have a bias towards older houses, as charm and architectural literacy is so often lacking in new construction. And this exquisite 1923 vintage mini-villa in Berkley Place is a stellar exemplar of abiding heirloom excellence. Observe how the narrow French doors appear to press the triple arched central bay forward. Or the…

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A Picture Perfect Pied-à-Terre in The Tower

By Eric Prokesh / July 3, 2020 /
Pied-à-Terre

The literal translation of pied-à-terre is “foot on the ground,” and in this respect, the term couldn’t be more inaccurate in describing this 23rd-floor aerie with stunning unobstructed views of the cultural district and the Trinity River. The other connotation of the term is a small abode, perhaps even a secondary residence, and in this…

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Savvy Updates Meet Period Charm on Arlington Avenue

By Eric Prokesh / June 26, 2020 /
Arlington Avenue

Pictures don’t do justice to this Fairmount cutie with an easy to remember address at 1111 West Arlington Avenue. And this is a great time of year to visit Fairmount, with seasonal paired American flags up at every intersection for the Fourth of July holiday, underscoring the small-town, long ago atmosphere of this quaint, ever-popular…

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Stunning Overton Park Spread on Tanbark Trail in Ft Worth

By Eric Prokesh / June 19, 2020 /
Tanbark Trail

I’m so grateful to Renee Eiband from the Briggs Freeman Mira Vista office for bringing to my attention this spectacular Overton Park residence on Tanbark Trail that is nothing short of lavish. Constructed in 2015 by builder Dan Hatley, this modern chateau with five bedrooms and six-and-one-half baths clocks in at over 6,200 square feet…

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Get Classic Oakhurst Charm And a Few Upgrades on Daisy Lane

By Eric Prokesh / June 12, 2020 /
Daisy Lane

I’ve extolled the charms of Oakhurst many times in our weekly Fort Worth Friday dispatch, and the miracle is that this charming enclave, only five minutes from downtown Fort Worth, remains something of a sleeper with great values. Trinity Vision, if it ever happens, will add to its appeal as will upscale developments like the…

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