I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Lake Park Estates used to be one of White Rock Lake’s best-kept secret neighborhoods. It’s not that the neighborhood is hard to find. Actually this week’s Highlight Home of the Week, sponsored by Dallas mortgage banker Lisa Peters of Cardinal Financial, is located on Athlone Drive, which is conveniently located off Bucker Blvd. There’s even a stoplight there — one way will send you down Poppy Drive and the other way will land you on Athlone Drive.
Tucked between Buckner Blvd., Garland Road, E. Lake Highlands Drive, and Peavy Road, Lake Park Estates has been a prized secret for its affordable cache of well-kept midcentury homes located so close to White Rock Lake and not pay $1 million-plus.
Case in point, this 1950-built three-bedroom midcentury Ranch at 9623 Athlone Drive, listed by David Collier of David Griffin and Company Realtors for $865,000. It is situated on more than a third of an acre and has been meticulously renovated by its architect owner — only the second owner of this well-loved home.
As you approach, you’re greeted by the shade of towering trees and the inviting ambiance of an outdoor gas firepit — in the front yard. Yes, it’s that kind of neighborhood. One where a friendly wave at the neighbors is more likely replaced with a wave over to join them.
Inside, the home showcases exquisite oak hardwood flooring throughout, creating a seamless flow from the open formal living and dining space to an intimate den, complete with a welcoming fireplace and then the kitchen and light-filled family room. This home has three complete living spaces, so please, for the sake of this home’s purpose in life, have some friends over. Or maybe those neighbors you just lured off the street. Either works.
The kitchen stands out with custom-crafted cabinetry constructed from the rare African Makore wood, complemented by concrete countertops and stainless steel appliances. Tuck that info in your back pocket because we’ll tell you more about that later.
The breakfast room effortlessly connects to the aforementioned family room, offering access to the backyard, where an Ipe wood deck sets the stage for outdoor dining experiences. Yeah, this house woods as the kids would say.
This Athlone home boasts an extension to its primary suite that was thoughtfully designed to preserve the timeless allure of its 1950s origins. As such, the primary suite feels like a remote haven, featuring French doors that lead to a covered patio. Its luxurious en-suite bathroom is appointed with double vanities, an oversized walk-in shower, and a separate soaking tub.
Step outside, and you’ll discover a backyard complete with a saltwater pool, shady trees, and a rolling green backyard lawn, creating the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining.
Four! That’s four living spaces in this 2,854-square-foot home with three bedrooms and three baths on a 0.34-acre lot.
The listing says potential buyers’ best offers are due today, so hop to it if this home strikes your fancy.
Now, here’s a daltxrealestate.com archive/time travel bonus: a look at 9623 Athlone Drive the last time we featured it in July 2014. Executive Editor Jo England gives ALL the deets on this home’s incredible renovation and exotic kitchen design “made with Makore wood, a type of African cherry, and has the most gorgeous grain that spans across the entire kitchen.”
David Collier of David Griffin and Company Realtors has listed 9623 Athlone for $865,000.
