Don your oversized sunglasses and walk ever-so-elegantly when you step through the front door of the newly listed house at 1720 Western Ave. in Fort Worth.
Hold on to your pillbox hat — this front door was once owned by former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Just as elegant and sophisticated as she was, this black front door isn’t just an entrance, it’s a doorway into owning a piece of history.
The door once belonged to the sophisticated widow of President John F. Kennedy, and who knows how many notables walked through it as she welcomed them to her New York apartment? The custom-made front door was created for Jackie by the same artisan who helped refurbish it. A Greek key border detail frames the glass, a tribute to her second husband, Aristotle Onassis.
The neighborhood in the 76107 ZIP code is already a popular area for luxury home buyers, but this adds an entirely new dimension. Now a fortunate homebuyer will get to welcome friends and family through a threshold that once framed Jackie O’s New York world.
Timeless Elegance
“To incorporate design pieces tied to Jackie O — a woman celebrated worldwide for her timeless elegance — is something you almost never see, especially in Fort Worth,” said Realtor Joseph Berkes in a release. Berkes, leading the Joseph Berkes Group at Williams Trew, has listed the property for $2.8 million. “It gives the home a level of historical and stylistic depth that’s truly special.”
Besides being married to a U.S. president and a Greek tycoon, Jackie O was known for her sense of sartorial style. She was seen in Chanel suits, Oleg Cassini apparel, Lily Pulitzer shifts, and Christian Dior evening gowns. The hand-painted wardrobes where the fashion icon once hung her stylish clothes are included in this home, too. Imagine a clothes horse’s daily inspiration here.
Even without these celebrated pieces, this grand property is striking. With its timeless traditional architecture, it’s definitely the type of home found in East Hampton, New York, where Jackie summered as a child.
This 5,000-square-foot Fort Worth home, located in Fort Worth’s equally elegant River Crest area, comes with a classic white picket fence. After walking through the Jackie O front door, the timeless design and careful renovation include hardwoods, crown molding, and marble fireplaces blend classic elegance with modern luxury.
Rescued from Demolition
Each of the four bedrooms has its own personality, from designer-dressed bathrooms to a primary suite with rich paneling and elegant drapery. This stately manor, the childhood home of the current owner, was on the brink of demolition. Instead, the owner rescued it, lovingly restoring it, blending memories with the impeccable design and architectural antiques.
Now it’s another’s turn to step into the legacy of style and glamor in a home just steps from River Crest Country Club. Along with that pillbox hat and oversized sunglasses, new history, maybe combined with Fort Worth cowboy boots and Southern charm, is ready to be made in Cowtown.
Joseph Berkes with William Trew has listed 1720 Western Ave. in Fort Worth for $2.8 million.
