Privacy, chic design, and cool comfort reign in this fantastic listing from Dave Perry-Miller agent Steve Atkinson in coveted Casa Linda Forest. This East Dallas haven has it all, including a dreamy backyard oasis, which is why it’s this week’s Highlight Home of the Week, sponsored by Lisa Peters, Senior Loan Officer with First Horizon.
Built in 1965, you’ll feel the midcentury vibes as we explore this beautifully updated home. You can tell from the front elevation that it sits on a large (.25 acre), nicely landscaped lot with tall, mature trees. The home itself has been updated with rich wood accents, a new, custom wood front door, and new windows.
The home has a beautiful entry with a sitting room on the left and a dining room on the right. Wood floors escort you into the main living area, where you can see through to the glass doors to the central courtyard.
One of two living areas, this flexible space faces the street with large windows allowing tons of natural light and a great view.
This second dining room is another flex space that could easily become an office or other space as needed: maybe a cocktail lounge with a bar cart for a connoisseur? Or keep it as a formal dining for entertaining. The picture window, tray ceiling, and statement light fixture make it a fabulous space.
The main living area has that midcentury vibe with a modern flair: the brick surround on the fireplace, and the lines and angles are giving 1960’s for sure. This space is so bright and open with a wall of glass opening to the gorgeous courtyard, it feels enormous—not to mention the stunning vaulted ceiling. The wall that opens to the kitchen and dining area has wonderful built-in shelves and cabinets, which add both form and function to the space.
Through the living room is a fully renovated space that holds the kitchen and dining area. The flooring is large format ceramic tile that has the look of stone—absolutely stunning. The dining area has a wall of stone-topped built-in cabinetry that matches the kitchen. The kitchen renovation is truly impeccable, with top tier appliances and that backspash—chef’s kiss!
Your outdoor paradise begins with this lovely courtyard, accessible from multiple rooms. It’s big enough to entertain, to grill, to have a good-sized table and enjoy meals al fresco on a nice day. This would be enough of it were all there were to it. But it’s not… Step through a door and you’re here:
“It’s almost a surprise to step into the backyard, it’s so private. You can’t see it from any of the neighbors: there are no two story windows looking in. It’s really a world unto itself,” said Atkinson. It’s a world I’d like to visit! I particularly love the expansive patio on the top tier, set apart from the pool. You have room for a lounge set, grill and a table, plenty of room to entertain. It’s the perfect backyard oasis, just in time for summer.
Steve Atkinson of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate has 9357 Creel Creek Drive listed for $975,000.
