White Rock Lake

Thursday Three Hundred: Dilbeck-Designed Santa Monica Two-Story is a Dream Come True

By Joanna England / July 3, 2014 /

Want to live in a genuine historic home? This beautiful Spanish eclectic in Santa Monica was designed by Charles Dilbeck with his signature style that combined traditional elements, old English accoutrements, and Spanish touches. Completed in 1935 and updated in a way that honors this home’s history, 6922 Vivian is a tremendous property.

It’s My Mansion: Cute Midcentury Traditional Ranch Has Vintage Touches

By Joanna England / June 9, 2014 /

I was telling my husband about this house at 9930 Cloister last week. We drive by it every single day because it’s at the corner of Cloister and Peavy, a street well-trafficked by anyone who lives on our side of White Rock Lake. This home is rare bird because while some important updates have been done, the…

Forest Hills Home Has Classic Exterior, Gorgeous Living Spaces, And a Very Attractive Price!

By Joanna England / June 4, 2014 /

I have been watching this amazing home for a little while. A reader sent me a link to this incredible Forest Hills home a couple of weeks ago when it first hit the market, and I was in love. Really, the “Father of the Bride” exterior — classic white with pillars flanking the front door…

Blood is Thicker Than Water: Living Near White Rock Lake Means Protecting Dallas’ Most Popular Asset (And Property Values, Too)

By Joanna England / June 2, 2014 /

By now I’m sure you’ve read just about all of the postmortems on the infamous shout fest of a town hall last month regarding a proposed restaurant at Boy Scout Hill. But even if you’ve had your fill, I implore you, find room for just one more: Eric Celeste’s “Whose Lake is it Anyway?” in…

Friday Four Hundred: Bright and Beautiful, This Lake Highlands Remodel is Made For Modern Life

By Joanna England / May 30, 2014 /

There are a lot of homes that, when you get a glance at them, you can tell they’ve been flipped. They typically have some of the same tile throughout the home, there’s no furniture, and the paint is fresh inside and out. Some of them are boring (like, pass-the-smelling-salts boring) but sometimes you come across…