There’s a reason why the public is fascinated with the “behind the scenes” shows and programs that shed light on stories or memories of people, places and things. We all want the inside scoop — tidbits of information that bring intrigue and greater interest.
Do I have some stories for you in this week’s Tarrant County Tuesday? You bet I do!
Fifty-six years. Can you fathom doing anything for 56 years? The sellers at 4001 Hildring Court in the Westcliff addition of Fort Worth lived in their home for 56 years. The home is full of stories and memories.
Organic Architecture
Designed-and-built by with a nod to Frank Lloyd Wright, this is the first time the single-story home has been on the market. One of the staples of Wright’s style is called organic architecture — designing structures to be in harmony with the surrounding environment. If the homesite has slope, use that to make the home more unique.
Situated in a private cul-de-sac on nearly one acre, this nearly 4,500-square-foot home of six bedrooms and four and one-half bathrooms intricately incorporates large oak trees, undulating topography, a nearby stream, and other elements of nature seamlessly.
Rooms and bedrooms have private courtyards, large windows and easy access to natural surroundings.
Behind-The-Scenes Stories
I know you’re dying to hear a story or two of this home. This home was built and owned by Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gearhart of Fort Worth. While some might not recognize that name, I can assure you that just about everyone living in the D/FW Metroplex has been impacted by Mr. Gearhart.
Are you familiar with a concept called directional drilling? In a nutshell, instead of drilling for oil and natural gas vertically, it’s a way of drilling horizontally in a specific direction to get to the prize.
Gearhart’s over 380 oilfield businesses played an integral part in the development and proliferation of directional drilling… the Barnett Shale wouldn’t have happened without his technology and tools.
Is that a cool story or what? The original owner of this home is in some way responsible for oil drilling methods all over the world!
You can only imagine the oil and gas speculators, the wildcatters that stepped foot into this home … maybe they even played pool or watched a home movie in the large family room.
Golden Opportunity
As you can imagine, after 56 years, styles and finishes have changed for homes. This home offers the perfect opportunity for new owners to not only to own a piece of history on a fantastic street and in a wonderful neighborhood, but incorporate their personal style in the updating of the property.
This Westcliff Midcentury home at 4001 Hildring Court is listed by Carley Moore of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International. The home is priced at $949,900.
Well, that’s all we have from this week’s Tarrant County Tuesday, Dirty Readers. Thanks for reading and following and sharing! As always, if you have questions, comments or great ideas for a post … hit me up!
Seth Fowler is a licensed Real Estate Sales Professional for Williams Trew Real Estate in Fort Worth, TX. Statements and opinions are his and his alone. Seth has been involved with the home sales and real estate industry in the Fort Worth area since 2004. He and his family have lived in the area for over 17 years. Seth also loves bow ties! You can reach Seth at: 817.980.6636 or [email protected]. If you are looking for a Real Estate Sherpa to help you buy or sell … give Seth a call!
