Our CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week column rounds up five fantastic open houses in Dallas (and the ‘burbs from time to time).
This week, we’ve picked five properties that range in price from $379K to $1.725 million. You’ll find everything from a stately Munger Place Craftsman with both historic details and modern updates, to a sleek Preston Square Townhome with a contemporary look. Let us know what you think of our choices, and if you know of any we should feature next week!
MUNGER PLACE CRAFTSMAN WITH OVER 3,500 SQUARE FEET, HISTORIC DESIGNATION
Open house: Saturday, Feb. 27, 12-3 p.m.
The 1912 Craftsman at 5110 Junius St. is a sight to behold, from its stately curb appeal to interior that flows beautifully and offers lots of updates. It’s a 4-3 with 3,564 square feet, located in East Dallas’ Munger Place, near Gaston Avenue and North Munger Boulevard.
This is a designated historic home with lots of gorgeous original details married with luxury updates. The floorplan flows perfectly for entertaining, from the living room with a fireplace to the large formal dining room with wood ceiling beams, to a great room for gatherings. The kitchen offers a six burner/griddle Wolf commercial-grade stove, double ovens, breakfast bar, farm sink, granite countertops, and tons of cabinets. The master bedroom has a stunning Rookwood fireplace and an updated master bath with dual sinks and walk-in closet. The utility room is on the second floor, making it easy to do the laundry. This Craftsman was listed Jan. 15 by Peggy Walker with Ebby Halliday, Realtors, for $649,000.
PRESTON SQUARE TOWNHOME WITH VIEWS OF GREENBELT, LUXE UPGRADES
Open house: Sunday, Feb. 28, 1-3 p.m.
The Preston Square Townhome at 12462 Montego Plz. is sleek and contemporary, filled with natural light from huge windows and offering views of a greenbelt from the living room and large sunroom. It’s a 2-3 with 2,476 square feet, built in 1979, and updated with all sorts of bells and whistles, all for under $400K.
The fireplace surround and built-in entertainment center have custom rose marble, and the oak floors were refinished in 2014. The open kitchen was totally redone last year, with Bosch double ovens, a KitchenAid 36-inch cooktop, Asko dishwasher, Terrazzo floors, granite countertops, and modern white cabinets. The master suite features four closets, two linen closets, a vaulted ceiling, and custom four-panel doors that open to the sunroom. This townhome was listed Feb. 17 by Sheri Pizitz with Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate for $379,000, and monthly HOA dues are a reasonable $189.
NEW BELMONT BEAUTY WITH HISTORIC LOOK, MODERN EFFICIENCIES & STYLE
Open house: Saturday, Feb. 27, 1-3 p.m.
If you love the look of a Tudor or Craftsman, but worry about upkeep on an older property (and oftentimes chopped up floorplan), the home at 5910 Richmond Ave. in East Dallas’ Belmont neighborhood may be perfect for you. It’s a 5-3 with 2,846 square feet, built in 2010, within walking distance of Lower Greenville shops and restaurants, as well as Tietze Park.
The architecture offers many of the details we love, like rounded-top from door, arched interior doorways, high ceilings, and stone fireplaces. But unlike many older homes, the floorplan here is open and flows beautifully throughout the first floor. Double-pane windows will keep energy bills down, and the screened back patio offers a perfect spot for enjoying temperate Texas days and nights. It was listed Feb. 12 by Courtney Molina with Ebby Halliday, Realtors, for $775,000.
GREENWAY PARK STUNNER WITH 3,500 SQUARE FEET ON HALF AN ACRE
Open house: Sunday, Feb. 28, 2-4 p.m.
In the luxury listing category, the stunner of a home at 5343 Wenonah Dr. is a total delight. It’s a 4-5 with 3,473 square feet, built in 1948, updated to an attractive, clean-lined home with a smart floorplan, spacious rooms, and ideal light for an art collection.
Located near Inwood Road and West Mockingbird Lane, this home is situated on a wooded 0.46-acre lot, one of the largest lots in Greenway Parks, which is a designated Dallas Conservation District. The interior has bleached white oak hardwood floors and a family room and bedroom have vaulted ceilings with the same tone light wood on them. From built-in bookcases and well-planned spaces, to huge high-end windows and a contemporary white kitchen, this home doesn’t miss a beat. The large, lagoon-like swimming pool in the back is icing on the cake. It was listed Feb. 17 by Joe Kobell with Ebby Halliday, Realtors, for $1.725 million, and annual HOA dues are $1,100.
NORTH CENTRAL DALLAS CONTEMPORARY HOME WITH SPACIOUS, UPDATED FLOORPLAN
Open house: Saturday, Feb. 27, 1-4 p.m.
The contemporary home at 6219 Liberty Hl. is in Prestonwood Gardens, a North Central Dallas neighborhood. It has four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a powder room, and 2,900 square feet, built in 1984, and totally updated to look fresh.
In the living room, a dramatic stone fireplace goes from the hardwood floors to vaulted ceiling, flanked by large windows which flood the room with natural light. The whole house is professionally decorated and looks marvelous. The spacious kitchen offers granite counters, a glass-tile backsplash, custom dark cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances, including a gas range. Two of the four bedrooms are downstairs, and two recently replaced HVAC units keep both stories warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The backyard is a relaxing space, with mature trees, landscaping, and a swimming pool with new plaster and app-controlled pool equipment. This home was listed Feb. 20 by Diana Sonmez with Premier Property Marketing Group for $479,990.
This open house roundup is a weekly feature at CandysDirt. Let us know if you visit these properties and what you think of them. If you have an open house to tell us about, email Leah here.
