Okay, this is how you update (and photograph) a 1940s home. This week’s High Caliber Home of the Week, sponsored by Lisa Peters of Caliber Home Loans, is a picture-perfect Austin stone cottage in the M Streets with three bedrooms and 2,455 square feet.
Lush landscaping and mature trees greet you as you walk up to the side-oriented front door and into the cool, crisp interior that’s bathed in natural light. Now, I don’t know whether it’s the talented photographer (Patrick Flores) or just the home itself, but the way the sunlight shines and shadows on the extensive crown molding and honey-toned original hardwoods in these photos is beautifully editorial in nature.
This front formal is one of several living areas in this well-appointed 1941-built home that’s been expanded and updated, tastefully and practically. The home has 2,455 square feet with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths.
Peeking at tax records, Revere Place has only had two owners since 1999, clearly showing that time and love went into keeping an eighty-some-year-old home looking this good.
“The home has never been flipped so all the updates were done with quality and longevity in mind,” says listing agent Phillip Murrell of Compass RE Texas. “It’s a quality home.”
Through an artful draped arch, the formal dining room provides passage to the pristine white kitchen with stainless steel appliances, subway tile backsplash, modern quartz countertops, and under-cabinet lighting. There’s a small breakfast bar area for quick coffee and nibbles on the go.
Adjacent to the kitchen, the spacious living area has French door access to the backyard and a fireplace flanked by ample built-in bookshelves and cabinet storage space.
As part of the home’s reimagined space, previous homeowners converted what was likely the primary suite into an oversized dream office with an adjoining living area. It’s perfect. Work at your desk or work on the couch, you have options. Whereas many home offices feature glass double doors for looks, this home has a solid door for function. It provides sound insulation and privacy and makes the office feel tucked away from trafficked areas of the home. A guest bedroom also sits downstairs.
The new primary bedroom sits privately in the upstairs rear of the home. The adjoining bathroom is styled in classic Carrera marble and includes double sinks, ample vanity space, jetted tub, glass enclosed shower with a rain shower head, water closet, and a walk-in closet.
The cottage isn’t just distinct just because of its updated yet original charm. It has a stellar location, nestled on one of East Dallas’s cutest corners and just a short stroll from acclaimed Mockingbird Elementary.
Phillip Murrell of Compass RE Texas has listed 6245 Revere Place for $949,900. Attend his open house today, Sept. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m.
