In 1972, The Dallas Morning News ran a feature on this custom Tom Wunderlick-built home. It was the home of Conan West, a noted interior designer, who collaborated with architect friend, William L. Heenan, to create a space that’s one of a kind. West was well-traveled and collected art and furniture from around the world. He wanted to create a space to showcase his collection — like his very own personal museum.
The lot is exceptional, sprawling with tons of trees, gentle slopes, and landscaping. It was part of the owner and architect’s vision. They wanted to keep as many trees as possible and quite proudly only 13 were cut down to make room for the delightful two-story. Part of the plan was the selection of where to build. It left the views very much intact.
Dave Perry-Miller’s Diane Sherman said pretty much every room in the house including two of the three bathrooms, has views. (The solution: strategically placed vertical windows.) The interior is largely original and impeccable. Sherman said it’s truly breathtaking. It’s captured here in the photos, but it’s even more incredible in person.
East Dallas Modern completed the staging, and Sherman said it’s the perfect level of restraint. Not too much, not too little. Just enough to add to the natural beauty of this home. We say it all the time, but this one is extra — it’s virtually impossible to believe you’re in Dallas when you look out over the gorgeous lot.
It wasn’t long ago that we were all confined to our houses and Sherman pointed out this is one none of us would mind quarantining in.
A series of photos from West’s Heyday show how he styled the home. It’s exquisite. Sherman said The Dallas Morning News article and the photos will stay with the home. What a cool piece of history to have on hand.
The unbelievable escape is at 11150 Fernald Ave. and is listed for $750,000. It’s currently available for showings, although I doubt that will last.
