TCU Area
“Proportion is the good breeding of architecture. It is that something, indefinable to the unprofessional eye, which gives repose and distinction to a room… in its effects as intangible as that all-pervading essence which the ancients called the soul.” Edith Wharton, The Decoration of Houses The Decoration of Houses, written 123 years ago, is arguably…
Read MoreStadium Drive, only a stone’s throw from Colonial Country Club, is the locus for many a hidden Fort Worth Real estate treasure. This sophisticated Mediterranean villa is a perfect example, embodying so much of what’s great and unique about Fort Worth. Also known as the Walsh Estate, the house was built as a wedding present…
Read MoreDon’t be deceived by the endearing modesty of this cute cottage in desirable University Place. Behind the dissembling façade of this 1940 vintage colonial lies over 3,000 square feet of living space and four bedrooms and three full baths with multiple living areas. On entering, the charm offensive continues with impeccable original hardwood floors and…
Read MoreFort Worth is generally much more preservationist by nature than its sister city to the east, nevertheless, a few neighborhoods in Fort Worth have become rich targets for redevelopment. Tanglewood springs to mind. Sadly, lovely Monticello is another. And because of its proximity to Texas Christian University, Frisco Heights, usually referred to as the TCU area,…
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