A recent listing of a mere two weeks (notice the seasonal pumpkins on the front porch) 2236 Huntington Lane in Berkley Place ticks a lot of buyer boxes.
Built in 1925 in one of the loveliest of Fort Worth’s Near Southside neighborhoods, the four-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bath house offers all of the charm of a classic 97-year-old traditional with all of the required updates for comfortable contemporary living.
Room For Living
Enter to delight in the high ceilings, arched opening, vintage millwork, and rich hardwood floors. On the ground floor of the nearly 3,700-square-foot house, you will discover multiple living areas that can easily convert into an office or library, perfect for a work-from-home lifestyle.
The glazed doors of the sitting room at the right of the entrance are one of many details throughout the house that add to the layers of charming details enriching the ambiance.
To the left is a spacious living room/dining room suite with a gas log fireplace at the center. The rooms are light suffused and the decor is restrained and elegant with whites, creams, and muted pastels. A step up leads to the dining area.
Recent Renovation
The somewhat awkward central beam in the kitchen is evidence of a renovation that greatly expanded the working space. The clumsiness ends with the structurally necessary beam.
The kitchen has been deftly planned with cream-colored, floor-to-ceiling cabinets that create an abundance of storage. A central island houses the gas cooktop and embedded microwave. Beyond is a third, intimate sitting area.
All four bedrooms are on the second floor. The largest has its own elegant ensuite bath. Like the ground floor, generous fenestration fills the upstairs with abundant light.
Two bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath. There is such a pervasive sense of calm in the house even the children’s rooms are impeccably tidy with serenely simple decor.
At back is a two-car garage with a 460-square-foot apartment, which can provide income opportunities or housing for staff. The house also has a rare cellar.
Mark Philpot with LEAGUE Real Estate has priced 2236 Huntington Lane at $1.15 million.
