Greenland Hills is a very popular East Dallas neighborhood for a few reasons, but most people choose this area because of its convenience. It’s sandwiched between Greenville Avenue on the east and North Central Expressway on the west. It’s close to SMU, Uptown, the Park Cities, and within a reasonable distance from White Rock Lake. Those who want shopping and dining close by will be thrilled by the close proximity to Greenville Avenue, which has become increasingly pedestrian friendly. And if you have children, Mockingbird Elementary (formerly Stonewall Jackson Elementary) has made great strides thanks to its great dual-language immersion program.
But it’s the adorable, friendly cottages on the tree-lined streets of Greenland Hills that give the neighborhood its charm. Our High Caliber Home of the Week presented by Lisa Peters of Caliber Home Loans is an updated and expanded cottage at 5610 Merrimac that really shows off the neighborhood aesthetic. From its irresistible symmetry, warm interiors, and cozy kitchen, we’re absolutely in love!
David Griffin & Company Realtor Robert Kucharski is offering 5610 Merrimac for $705,000. Considering the upgrades and the private second-story master suite, it’s a heck of a deal. Of course, I love that the sellers of this property managed to increase the square footage of the home and make the spaces feel so much more warm and open without destroying the absolutely charming front and rear facade.
“One of the most outstanding features of this home is the large, light-filled family room, which opens from the kitchen,” Kucharski said. “Several sets of French doors open to the outdoor living space, which includes a masonry fireplace.”
In all, the 1926-built home home has 2,422 square feet of sunny and warm interior space, with three bedrooms, two full baths, two living areas, two fireplaces (three if you count the other side of the family room fireplace that warms the patio), a detached two-car garage, and a lovely kitchen.“The updated kitchen features an abundance of richly stained cabinetry, granite counter tops, stainless appliances, and the much sought-after kitchen island with breakfast bar,” Kucharski noted.
Right now, the two first-floor bedrooms are used as office spaces. They share a tidy-but-cozy first-floor bath. “The second-floor master bedroom is privately tucked away and has it’s own sitting area overlooking the neighborhood,” Kucharski notes. “The en suite bath with double sinks and large shower is adjacent to the walk-in closet.”
Overall, it’s an impressive house not necessarily because of its size, but because it offers what many people want in a Greenland Hills cottage without sacrificing the charm that make people fall in love with the neighborhood.
“The home has an abundance of windows, nine-foot ceilings, gleaming wood floors, period wood mouldings, three fireplaces, and landscaped gardens with stone walkways,” Kucharski summarized. If that’s not enough to get your heart going pitter-pat, call your doctor!
