This picturesque Kessler Park home is just oozing with all the love that’s been poured into it over its 90 year life. Built in 1936, the home has clearly had loving stewards, as it retains a good portion of its original character and beauty throughout. But this lucky dame was thoughtfully redesigned by Dallas architect Mark Domiteaux and rebuilt by Jack Hammock.
That’s why this historic home is this week’s Highlight Home of the Week, sponsored by Lisa Peters, Senior Loan Officer with First Horizon.
Domiteaux is one of America’s most gifted modern architects. He has designed homes all over Dallas including modern homes from White Rock Lake to Far North Dallas, as well as the renovation of many historically significant homes including the oldest home in University Park.
The front of this home is a delight with a large front yard that is beautifully landscaped graced with a lovely front porch, perfect for engaging in a little neighbor watching. Kessler Park is just the neighborhood to do it, and this block is even better with lots of friendly neighbors and dog walkers, just down the way from the Kessler stairs, Combs Creek trail, and Stevens golf course.
Upon entering, there’s a lovely foyer with detailed millwork, built-ins and a mudroom. A hallway breaks off the foyer, and the floorplan of the home is unique, as the bedrooms are all toward the front of the house. The primary suite overlooks the front yard.
The main living area of the house is an open area including the dining, living and kitchen rooms. Cleverly designed to be open, but still clearly defined spaces in themselves. A wall of windows lines the foyer into the living room providing beautiful natural light. French doors lead to a covered patio. Wood floors beautifully echo the long beam crossing the ceiling dividing the space between the kitchen and living room. So many elegant design touches adding to the beauty of the space.
The kitchen features custom cabinetry, an oversized pantry, honed quartz countertops, a work peninsula with a stove, a butcher-block workstation, and a breakfast bar — a space where anyone would want to cook, gather, or sample a bite.
The primary suite is like stepping into the past, but with all the modern conveniences. Featuring a soaring cathedral ceiling and a beautiful fireplace with wood floors, the spacious bath and walk-in closet make this retreat feel like heaven.
Enjoy the outdoors year-round on the roomy covered patio, the perfect spot for lemonade in the summer and hot chocolate in the winter. The patio overlooks the large brick patio in the backyard, so it’s a peaceful spot to relax with a book and enjoy nature.
The side of the home features this beautiful porte-cochere entrance, convenient for both family and guests.
The fabulous brick patio is great for entertaining and provides a centerpiece for planters and landscaping around the yard.
Also in the back is this 380-square foot climate-controlled studio with a half bath, perfect for an office, art studio, or craft center…