John Zimmerman

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…

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This Amazing Monticello Mediterranean Packs Plenty of Panache

By Eric Prokesh / August 7, 2020 /
Monticello Mediterranean

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…

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Updated Charmer at the Corner of Clover And Clarke

By Eric Prokesh / January 17, 2020 /

I’ve written about the charmed streets of Clover Lane and Clarke before. Many things mark the area as special. For me, personally, it’s the street where my father grew up.   Several of my friends started their lives and careers in Fort Worth on these tree-lined streets. Neighborhood camaraderie is quite strong. Its location is…

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Classic Colonial With Choice Westside Location on Modlin Avenue

By Eric Prokesh / October 11, 2019 /
Modlin Avenue

Tucked into a quiet Westside location, only blocks from Rivercrest Country Club, Museums, and 7th Street shops and restaurants, 4051 Modlin Avenue sports classic Colonial style and a generous 4,700 square feet of living space. The façade is pleasingly symmetrical capped at the center by a broken pediment surmounting a graceful arched window.

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Crestwood New Build Merges Timeless and Trendy

By Joanna England / September 20, 2019 /

While we love a good classic, there’s something to be said for a home that lives a little on the edge. You want to hit that sweet spot between timeless and trendy, using classic lines and shapes while incorporating new materials or applications. And that’s exactly why we’re head over heels for this listing from…

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