Lake Park Estates is an area in East Dallas you’ve likely driven by, cranked your neck to get a look at, but probably never ventured into. It’s private, feels secluded and houses over there don’t come up for sale very often. That’s just one of the reasons the classic ranch set on .44 acres at 1009 Waterford Drive is such a gem. It’s a single (family) owner home. The current seller is the daughter of the couple who originally built the house.
She said she remembers when she was growing up there, they’d play in the woods right behind the house and the playground all day until their parents would call them home for dinner. What an idyllic way to grow up. What’s even harder to imagine this is all set in the heart of Dallas. Right next to Casa Linda Shopping Center and White Rock Lake. It’s a little oasis where most of the original owners remain and we all know how incredibly rare that is.
The home is custom with brick inlay flooring and two fireplaces. One with an eye-catching copper hood. It’s in the main living room. A room that’s surrounded by real wood paneling that adds to the WHERE AM I vibes? Because you feel like you’re definitely not in Dallas and definitely in another era. In a good way. This home takes you back to Country Time Lemonade time. Let’s all head out to the tire swing.
It’s a big house, too, over 3200 square feet, with windows everywhere. It’s set back from the street for plenty of privacy and if you’re looking for views, check out the killer ones from the Primary bedroom. Two of the walls are basically all windows and all you see is green grass, mature trees, and the park.
There are only two neighbors so minimal people-out-with-leaf-blowers out at the crack of dawn. Hallelujah. If you’d like to take a look at this one you better get after it because there’s no way it’s going to last. If you see something in the photos you love furnishings-wise, you might want to head over to the Estate Sale this afternoon, too. It’s been going on since Thursday and wraps up at 1 p.m. today.
Dave Perry-Miller’s Kelly Hayslip has 1009 Waterford Drive listed at $775,000.
