Ideally positioned only six miles from downtown, Forest Hills feels like a secluded oasis away from the city. It’s a perfect place put down roots. And we found two of its gems! Which would you choose, the Highland On The Creek Splurge or the Midcentury Modern Steal?

Splurge: Highland On The Creek Stunner With Pool & Home Theatre For $699K

A big backyard, a pool, and a home theatre make this Forest Hills find a keeper! This four-bedroom, three-bathroom, family home has a lot to love, including its lushly landscaped quarter-acre lot. Offering a generous 3,417-square-foot floor plan, its perfect for entertaining throughout the seasons. Among the highlights are a prime corner lot in desirable Highland on the Creek, met by an abundance of windows bringing the outdoors in. For movie nights, nothing beats the fabulous media room! When it’s time to get outdoors you can splash around in your private pool or take a walk down the block to White Rock Lake.

Scott Jackson with Compass has listed 1203 Waterside Circle for $699,000.

Steal: Midcentury Modern Dream With Luxury Upgrades And Incredible Outdoor Living

Now this is a steal! For over $200,000 less than our splurge, you can entertain beneath the stars and string lights at this backyard paradise. A new deck and low-maintenance turf add to the easy breezy lifestyle of this move-in ready home.It comes surrounded  by a canopy of mature trees and green space, making it an enchanting place to chill and grill or dine and unwind. And the gorgeous Mid Century Modern architecture is equally impressive. The three-bedroom, two-full-bathroom home sits on a nearly quarter-acre lot in beautiful Forest Hills with updated interiors that have been lovingly maintained. A total of 1,813 square feet affords light and bright spaces to host family and friends. Plus, according to the listing, you’ll enjoy clerestory windows, a vaulted ceiling, Pirelli flooring, hardwoods, and designer baths. The dramatic up-lighting front to back really make it a show-stopper!

Vicki White with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty has listed 8523 Eustis Avenue for $485,000.