How many times have you passed a house and wondered what lies within? This home at 1715 Western Avenue, in the Crestline area of Fort Worth, lying only a stone’s throw from River Crest Country Club, conceals a great deal behind its pleasingly proportioned, discreet façade of comely rose-colored brick. Soaring double-height windows and the front door divulge its 1985 vintage, but the front is respectful of architectural tradition.
Behind the front door one is confronted with a strong axis which runs from front to back, emphasized by a sophisticated, well-executed faux finish floor of ’80s vintage which looks surprisingly au courant. The dramatic, soaring double-height entry doesn’t overwhelm, feeding into rooms of more intimate scale. Another surprise, given the friendly reception, is the hefty 4,684-square-foot size of the three-bedroom, four-full-and-two-half-bath home.
The plan is open, but not random. A screening wall divides living room from dining room, allowing the requisite case pieces on either side of the wall. In fact, examining the house with a decorator’s eye, the space affords a flexibility of design schemes. The abundantly lit, loft-like quality is conducive to both modern and soft contemporary, and wouldn’t be hostile to the odd antique.
Again, loft-like, the second floor seems suspended over the first. The study off the living room, again, ascends to double height, but owing to its modest square dimensions, remains an inviting comfortable room.
The dining area handily accommodates a large table, buffet, and serving cabinet. The jazzy light fixture is not on the list of exclusions.
The kitchen is rich in the expected A-list appliances and generous cabinetry and storage, though potential buyers might contemplate cosmetic changes to surfaces.
A third living area/den lies off the kitchen. Doubled, tryptic atrium windows draw the outside in, completing the pleasant environment.
The massive first-floor master easily houses a king-size bed, flanked by full-size commodes and room for seating. A private patio provides visible green space behind doors.
The master bath is cleverly designed to split in two, behind two entries, with separate vanities and toilets. Both his and hers sides connect in the center with a two-sided shower. Both baths have separate, large closets. Hers has a soaker tub on a dais.
Upstairs bedrooms are roomy with dedicated baths and storage.
A bonus upstairs living area overlooks the downstairs on two sides.
There’s so much room for customization, and the price — listed at $850,000 with Williams Trew Realtor Pam Robbins, makes this Fort Worth Friday property a deal too good to pass up.
Eric Prokesh is an interior designer whose work has appeared on HGTV, and in books and publications including D Home, Southern Accents, House Beautiful, and House and Garden. In January 2005, HG named Eric one of the 50 tastemakers in America and D Home has included him as one of Dallas’ Best Designers for 10 years. Having lived most of his life in Dallas, he now calls Fort Worth home and is one of our experts on beautiful Fort Worth Dirt.
