The M Streets has one of the largest collections of Tudor Revival homes in Texas. That’s thanks to proactive residents.
Developed in the 1920s, the neighborhood’s zoning did not include any architectural standards. Considering that 65 percent of the homes were in the Tudor Revival style and what an anomaly that is in a city that so often undervalues the importance of historic preservation, something needed to be done.
M Streets Conservation District
Members of the neighborhood have realized the value of having such a large concentration of Tudor styled homes and wanted to protect the look and feel of the neighborhood. Demolitions, oversized new construction, remodeling projects and excessive large rear additions were adversely changing the overall look of the neighborhood.City of Dallas
More than 75 percent of the neighbors were concerned enough to sign a petition that resulted in a conservation district application being put forward to the city. In 2002, conservation district status was granted, and the result is one of the most charming neighborhoods in Texas.
This is especially pertinent now that Lakewood is attempting to expand its original conservation district to protect the remaining architecturally significant homes. The M Streets stand as a shining example of how well these districts work and how highly valued the homes are here, which is why it’s tough to find one!
A Head-Turning Tudor Revival
So, I’m thrilled to feature one of the best Tudor Revivals you could hope to find. It’s also been updated and appropriately expanded with a pool and a backhouse. I mean, what more could you ask for?
The beauty of conservation district homes is you can do what you want inside. Of course, we all covet the elements that make a Tudor a Tudor, such as stained glass windows, gorgeous wood floors, and those arches we all love that create flow without giving up the feeling of privacy. All of that has been maintained in this lovely 3,710-square-foot 1931 Tudor Revival.
However, we all want updates in the same places: the kitchen and the bathrooms. The owners have done beautiful renovations that include a large island, custom cabinets in the kitchen, and a large ensuite principal bath. There is even a first-floor bedroom with an ADA-compliant shower.
In anyone’s perfect residential world, flex space is a deal sealer. When you can score a historic home with not only plenty of space inside, but also a 475-square-foot guest house with a full bath, a turfed backyard, and a pool—well honey, shut the front door — you are home!
Better yet, tour it in person at the open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 2.
Compass listing agent Mary Markey has this picture-perfect M Streets Tudor Revival at 5914 Monticello Ave. available for $1.595 million.
