I have always been a fan of Lake Highlands, and now I’m even more in love with this neighborhood thanks to the many well-done renovations that have popped up throughout this near-suburban neighborhood. There have always been a few prized midcentury modern homes in the area, each with plenty of character. Now we’re seeing more and more of the existing post-war housing stock transformed with the mid-mod aesthetic, often to great results.
This listing from David Collier is a great example of a remodeled post-war with some fantastic open spaces and beautiful finish out, making it worthy of being recognized as our High-Caliber Home of the Week sponsored by Lisa Peters with Caliber Home Loans.
Jump to see inside this beauty that is not only in a wonderfully quiet area, but is also inside Richardson ISD’s Wallace Elementary attendance zone!
The curb appeal on 8530 Mediterranean is just ridiculous, right? I love those bold address numbers, easily visible from the street. The color scheme — dark gray, bisque, and a robin’s egg blue door — is all very on-trend. You’ll also love the pergola covering the driveway, shielding cars or providing shade for your block party attendees.
Inside, it’s all windows and beautiful hardwood floors throughout this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home. There is a large living area, beautifully remodeled kitchen with a spacious eat-in island, and an adjoining den with a stellar window grid looking to the front yard. It’s bright, open, and has a really harmonious design. Collier, a David Griffin & Company agent, is listing this beauty for $390,000.
And this house isn’t small, with more than 1,800 square feet it can easily accommodate a modern family. I love how easily the home flows from space to space, too. Let’s talk about that kitchen, though. The white cabinets are perfect, and the quartz counters add some great style with the kind of hard-wearing longevity that families will love. There are plenty of drawers, extra storage, and really fantastic glass subway tile on the backsplash. It’s just enough to make you look, but not too much to distract from those beautiful oak hardwood floors.
The master suite is a beauty! Check out that cool accent wall, which goes great with that huge contemporary ceiling fan. The recessed lighting is just the right way to add some light to the space without weighing down the fan with a light kit. I love that triptych of windows, too, that look out to the backyard.
The master bath is also on-trend, with a marble-topped vanity and oversized shower with cool architectural tile. It’s pretty, but I’m lamenting the loss of space for a tub. Where will they drink their wine?
The second bath has a lot going for it, too, with tons of dark-grouted subway tile, a huge marble-topped vanity, trendy finishes on the plumbing fixtures, and a vintage green tub that adds a pop of color and style, but also hearkens back to the home’s history. What a great touch!
The home sits on a large lot, and it manages to take full advantage with a sun room and a great covered patio, so just imagine the get-togethers you can have back here. Add a play set and let the kids run wild!
What do you think of this week’s High Caliber Home?
