Lake Highlands

Tuesday Two Hundred: Adorable Lake Gardens House Feels Private Despite Being on a Busy Street

By Joanna England / November 13, 2012 /

It’s address is the only real negative I can come up with for 926 Peavy Road, and even that isn’t such a bad thing. Peavy, which is what Mockingbird Lane turns into as you head east from White Rock Lake, is a busy thoroughfare, but this house won’t suffer from headlights shining through the front…

Thursday Three Hundred: Invite The Inlaws to Stay a While (But Not Forever!) in This Lake Highlands Home

By Joanna England / October 11, 2012 /

I have a small child, so, invariably it seems, he will turn into a shrill, soul-sucking monster just as soon as my mother-in-law leaves from babysitting him. Thank goodness he’s super cute, right?

Tuesday Two Hundred: L Streets Cutie Makes Living “Large” Look Laughable

By Joanna England / August 14, 2012 /

Let’s do some word association, mmmmmmkay?

When I say “starter home,” what pops into your mind?

For me, I think of three bedrooms, two baths, well-priced and with good schools. Not terribly small but not overwhelmingly huge. And dollars to donuts, it’s inside LBJ.

Thursday Three Hundred: Traditional From Top To Bottom With Plenty of Bells and Whistles in the Kitchen

By Joanna England / June 21, 2012 /

Every time I talk to my husband about gutting our master bathroom, he groans. Unlike you, dear reader, he doesn’t realize that kitchens and bathrooms sell houses.

This same conversation must’ve happened at 9002 Maguires Bridge Drive, where you’ll find an amazing kitchen for this price range and a master bath with tons of storage and a beautiful shower.

Tuesday Two Hundred: Yes, Lake Highlands Does Have Mid-Mods, And For Cheap!

By Joanna England / May 22, 2012 /

Every time we write about a well-priced midcentury modern, they seem to get snapped up before I can call my real estate agent. That’s good news for Kerry Paradise Slaughter, who is marketing this sweet Lake Highlands mid-mod at 8829 Hackney.