Fort Worth Westside

Tired of Open-Concept? Classical Perfection Can Be Found in Monticello

By Eric Prokesh / October 9, 2020 /

It’s not as easy as you might think to turn out a weekly Fort Worth Friday column. This week I had to sift through a lot of less-than-wonderful to find wonderful. I believe one example will suffice. See above. Even the most cavernous of open concept schemes can’t prevent the weight of all of that…

Emery Young Showpiece in Secluded Westside Alcove

By Eric Prokesh / August 28, 2020 /

“He quite clearly and unselfconsciously sees architecture as an art and is unwavering in pursuing that goal. That makes him unique. This sometimes lonely quest has placed Emery Young at the very top of his community of architects.”  That was Dallas architect Frank Welch’s assessment of Emery Young’s work. Emery Young died in 2016, preceding…

Rivercrest Mediterranean Modern on Bryce Avenue

By Eric Prokesh / August 21, 2020 /

Listed less than 24 hours ago, this impressive 6,700-plus square foot Mediterranean spread at 5109 Bryce Avenue offers solid grandeur and all of the modern conveniences of the new millennium. The opulence of the residence is not implied but intrinsic and fully integrated into the unique design. A massive pair of double arched doors dominate…

This Amazing Monticello Mediterranean Packs Plenty of Panache

By Eric Prokesh / August 7, 2020 /

Listed only two days ago, this Monticello Mediterranean new build has so much going for it that it’s difficult to know where to start. Since this is a real estate website, I suppose we begin with location. The rambling structure on a double half-acre lot, sits in the heart of one of Fort Worth’s most…

Retro Beauty With Low-Key Livable Luxury on Monticello’s Best-Preserved Street

By Eric Prokesh / July 24, 2020 /

This week’s Fort Worth Friday is about as good as it gets. The listing is only days old and interest is robust. That isn’t surprising given that this is one of the loveliest properties to come to market lately. Add to that, Monticello is one of the Westside’s best neighborhoods and this home is a…