This week’s High Caliber Home of the Week, sponsored by Lisa Peters of Caliber Home Loans, takes us to the much-desired Cochran Heights, where listing agent Janelle Alcantara of Briggs Freeman makes magic with renovated listings and this three-story on Pershing Street is a shining example.
But first, the location: Cochran Heights is an eclectic neighborhood that’s really, truly walkable to the shops and restaurants of Knox-Henderson. Like the ever-popular Old Monk is lit-er-ally at the end of the residential block. That kind of walking distance. It’s minutes from the Arts District and Downtown Dallas — really anywhere — thanks to quick access to Central Expressway.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to live the urban lifestyle, yet still enjoy the privacy of a single family home, Alcantara says.
Now, in this old neighborhood, you’ll find a little bit of everything. A large collection of Charles Dilbeck homes, well-kept Tudors, tiny cottages, duplexes, and new construction. This home is one of those eclectics. In the mid-aughts, the owners prior prior tore down the original home — which according to previous MLS listings was a non-descript Dilbeck — to make way for this tall Mediterranean home. But construction wasn’t completed and the prior owners purchased it as a distressed property.
They completed the three-story, four-bedroom, five-bath home with a whopping 5,392 square feet and an elevator in 2006. Finally, the current owners brought the home’s modern Mediterranean style to life with sleek finishes, luxury materials, and custom fixtures. Alcantara teamed with the talented stager Lisa Stapp, owner of Staged by Stapp, to professional furnish the home. “We really wanted Lisa to bring the property to life with her edgy yet glam vibe,” Alcantara says.
The experience begins on the ground floor which functions as a luxury guest suite or possibly a second owner’s suite. Visitors will enjoy their own living area-media room, a wetbar that could serve as a kitchenette, access to the backyard and garage.
On the 2nd floor, the owner’s suite and two other guest bedrooms share a central sitting area with balcony and a utility room that could double as a kitchenette. The owner’s suite offers beautiful tree-height views that provide a peaceful backdrop and some leafy privacy.
“You’ll notice the amount of trees and greenery surrounding the living room terrace and the perfect little backyard complete with covered patio, small lawn and newly installed landscaping,” Alcantara says.
On level 3, the real fun begins, Alcantara says. The entire floor is dedicated to entertaining. Multiple living and dining areas surround the impressive gourmet kitchen with tons of cabinets extending into the dining areas, granite countertops, oversized island, top of the line Thermador appliances, gas range and dual convection ovens with warmer. All have access to a spacious outdoor terrace.
Alcantara points out this could be a great luxury investment because the layout and size are ideal for a high-end Airbnb or executive rental. And of course, the location is ideal. It all adds up to a very glam property in the heart of Knox-Henderson living.
