The Peninsula

This Peninsula Property Can Be Your End of the Day Getaway

By Candy Evans / March 14, 2019 /
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  It is no secret we are in love with The Peninsula, a small finger of East Dallas dirt that stretches around White Rock Lake’s eastern shore just off Buckner Boulevard. We write about almost every home that hits the market there for several reasons: It’s so hot, properties barely last on the market. In…

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Vacation in Place With This Peninsula Rental Cottage

By Bethany Erickson / February 23, 2019 /
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Even if you’re relatively new to Dallas, you’re probably aware of White Rock Lake and the amenities that edge the popular body of water. But you may not have heard of the historic enclave called the Peninsula — and why living there can feel like you’re vacationing in place. Local lore says that the community…

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Architect Doug Hildinger Selling Prized Peninsula Property and Shortcut to Modern Living

By Heather Hunter / June 7, 2017 /

It’s been called Dallas’ best-kept secret. On the east side of White Rock Lake, the Peninsula is a vibrant neighborhood that boasts breathtaking lake views and an enviable 10-minute drive to downtown. Over the years, the Peninsula has become an enclave of sorts, as architecturally significant modern homes have replaced the original 1920’s lake cottages.…

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All I Want for Christmas is an East Dallas Midcentury with Original Hardwoods

By Leah Shafer / December 24, 2014 /

I grew up in North Dallas and have lived all over Dallas and the ‘burbs, but when I finally landed in East Dallas in 2007, I knew I had found my happy place. East Dallas has a culture unlike anywhere else in the city (although North Oak Cliff feels like its cousin). I could spend…

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Saturday Seven Hundred: Want The Lake Life? Gorgeous Peninsula Craftsman is Perfect For Entertaining

By Joanna England / May 25, 2013 /

We love the Peninsula — a neighborhood just off the shores of White Rock Lake that features amazing architecture and fantastic views — and this home is a perfect example about why we love this place.   At 9262 Peninsula you’ll find a Craftsman-style home built in 2006 that has a gorgeous cedar shake exterior…

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