“He quite clearly and unselfconsciously sees architecture as an art and is unwavering in pursuing that goal. That makes him unique. This sometimes lonely quest has placed Emery Young at the very top of his community of architects.”
That was Dallas architect Frank Welch’s assessment of Emery Young’s work. Emery Young died in 2016, preceding the venerable Mr. Welch in death by one year.
“No architect in the region drew as carefully and in as fine a hand as Emery and his office, and none would have detailed finish work to the 1/32nd of an inch or looked for hours on a hot day for a missing ¼ inch in the layout of a concrete foundation,” according to AIA Fort Worth.
As fate would have it, I wrote about another Emery Young residence almost exactly one year ago on the Westside at 1912 Highland Park Circle. This week’s post takes us to the aptly named, tree-lined Overton Woods at 3712 Black Canyon Road.
Built 25 years after the Westside house, the Overton Woods structure displays a panache and proficiency of a master architect whose talent and artistry continued to evolve and reach new heights.
Much of the exterior is veneered in limestone “bricks.” The foundation is pier and beam. At over 5,600 square feet the three-bedroom, three-and-one-half-bath house is nearly 50 percent larger than the 1980 build.
The finishes are of exceptional quality. The disposition of the floor plan isn’t so much “open concept” as a series of independent, but interlocking areas. The one-of-a-kind fireplace serves both living and dining rooms for which it also acts as a partial partition. Both areas soar to near double height.
The kitchen area, independent but connected to the living room dining room areas, is a low-key lavish repertoire of high-end Miele appliances, featuring two dishwashers, an in-island, six-burner gas cooktop, and a graceful floating vent. The cabinets are the n’est plus ultra Bulthaup brand which began manufacturing in Bavaria in 1951.
The principal bedroom is on the second floor and has its own sitting area and private balcony.
The attached bath is nothing short of lavish. Mirrored walls make the room look infinite.
There is an outdoor kitchen near the pool, which is ideal for entertaining. The unique lap pool follows the contours of the house. The residence enjoys a lush, verdant setting on a near half-acre lot.
Pam Ball of Williams Trew Real estate is offering 3712 Black Canyon Road for$2.15 million.
