4305 Arcady Avenue
Highland Park, TX 75205
$4,795,000

This is a wonderful Tatum Brown built home on a large 90' x 167' lot in the coveted French streets of Highland Park. Custom millwork, hand scraped Oak hardwoods with herringbone accents, an elevator, arched doorways and ironwork are just some of the details put into this exquisite home.

An 18th century front door leads you into the foyer and adjoining open formal living room with a large cast stone fireplace and a wall of windows to enjoy the view. Dining room with cross beam ceiling, 350 bottle wine room with iron gate, and French doors to front terrace.

The Chef's kitchen is equipped with Viking appliances, granite countertops, an island with room for plenty of seating, European wood inset cabinetry. The kitchen opens to the breakfast area with built-ins and the large family room, both of which have views of the backyard.

The family room features oak beamed ceiling, entertainment system, surround sound and 3 pairs of Arched doors leading out to the covered terrace and outdoor living. Gallery hall with groin ceiling accents leads to study with extensive millwork; full bath with walk-in shower and a guest room with built-ins and doors to covered terrace.

A Grand Master suite is upstairs with an attached sitting area, and the private balcony has a his and hers marble bathroom, each side with a walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms upstairs with tray ceilings, walk-in closets and generous sized bathrooms. This home offers convenient first and second floor utility rooms. Third floor living could be media room or nanny suite, as it has a full bath, coffee bar and additional storage.

You’ll see a fabulous outdoor living space with covered terraces spanning the back of the house, a pool with attached spa and water features, an outdoor kitchen area with built-in grill, a drink cooler and seating area. Porte Cache, motor court and three-car garage provides plenty of space for parking; the garage has an additional 1,000 square foot quarters attached. 

Property Information

MLS# 12087141

3443 Binkley Avenue
University Park, TX 75205

$1,029,000

Fabulous Opportunity in Park Cities. Walk to MIS! Walk to Snider Plaza! Wonderful circle drive, back yard with heated saltwater pool with spa and fountain, outdoor shower, mature trees, lovely patio area. Guest Quarters not to be missed over the garage. Offering a large open flexible space, full bath and mini kitchen with sink — also half bath downstairs in quarters. Piano and majority of home furnishings and accessories are negotiable. 

Property Information
MLS# 12044172

If you are interested in more information regarding this home or would like to schedule a visit, call Christine McKenny today. Click here to view more information about the listing. 

“Decorate” your holiday social schedule with the third annual Gingerbread Stroll through Saturday, November 30 at Highland Park Village. Attendees will stroll between 13 Highland Park Village merchant’s shops where they can admire and silently bid on ornately decorated gingerbread houses, crafted by 12 of Dallas’ premiere pastry chefs. All proceeds from the Gingerbread Stroll will benefit Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer.

Dallas residential real estate agent Christine McKenny founded the Gingerbread Stroll in 2011, with the hopes of bringing the community together to raise funds for local children’s charities. Each year, a different charity is selected as the beneficiary of 100 percent of the proceeds, and in 2012, the Stroll raised more than $8,000 for Community Partners of Dallas. Community Leader Lynn McBee serves as the event advisor for the Gingerbread Stroll.

“The Gingerbread Stroll has become a wonderful tradition during the most wonderful time of the year,” said McKenny. “People of all ages gather with their family and friends to attend, and it’s always fun to see how the chefs express themselves creatively. Everyone loves a gingerbread house!”

This year’s Gingerbread Stroll attendees can enter to win giveaway prizes, including a holiday carriage ride for six by Threejays Carriages, an overnight Stay at Four Seasons Resort and Club, an overnight Stay at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, or an overnight Stay at The Ritz-Carlton. Attendees also have an opportunity to purchase gingerbread cookies from Celebrity Bakery and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Community Partners of Dallas.

Some of Dallas’ finest chefs who will be producing these festive masterpieces include:

• Celebrity Café & Bakery | Decorator Jamie Eckert
• Fine Arts Concepts | Joy Lynn
• Four Seasons Resort and Club, Cafe on the Green | Pastry Chef Randy Gehman & Hayoung Lesser
• Hilton Anatole | Pastry Sous Chef Kristina Kent
• Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion | Pastry Chef Saju Meppidayil & Executive Chef Hermann Hiemeyer
• Omni Dallas Hotel | Pastry Chef Kristina Kent
• Remington College Pastry Arts Program | Chef Jeff Johnston & Students
• Rosewood Crescent Hotel | Pastry Chef Carly Fields
• Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek | Pastry Chef Nicolas Blouin
• Royal Oaks Country Club | Executive Chef Wade Burch CEC
• The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas | Pastry Chef Corey Thomson
• Tom Thumb | Gingerbread House Creator Sherry Barnard 

Merchants showcasing the gingerbread houses include, Beretta Gallery, Carolina Herrera, Celebrity Café & Bakery, Cole Haan, Deno’s of Highland Park, ESCADA, Kiehl's Since 1851, Lela Rose, Robert Talbott Carmel, SCOOP NYC, Trina Turk, Tom Thumb, Village Barber Shop, Village Kitchen and TOKO V.

Sponsors of the event include, McKenny Residential Real Estate, Dave Perry-Miller & Associates, Woolery & Associates, Provenance Builders, Southern Botanical, Digital 3 Printing, Hub International Personal Insurance, Republic Title, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage/Kim Gustafson, Highland Park Village, Haynsworth Photography, and Tom Thumb.

For more information about The Gingerbread Stroll, please visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TheGingerbreadStroll. 

Looking to learn the ins and outs of the private school scene in Dallas? You won’t find a better opportunity than at the 6^th Annual “Navigating the School Search in Dallas" Lunch-n-Learn on Thursday, Oct. 10, presented by Kidville Dallas and Christine McKenny.

Christine McKenny is a Realtor with Dave Perry-Miller & Associates, however, prior to returning to the world of real estate, she founded In the Loop Kids and the annual “Navigating the School Search in Dallas” program. Because of her past experience, Christine's knowledge base and skills extend far beyond those of the average Realtor.

Well-versed in the private school admission process, Christine has built and maintained personal relationships with admission directors throughout the Dallas area, providing the necessary knowledge and accessibility parents need when making the important decision of educating their children.

She founded the “Navigating the School Search in Dallas" Lunch-n-Learn program, now in its 11^th session, to share her expertise with those interested in private schooling but unsure where to start.

The “Navigating the School Search in Dallas" Lunch-n-Learn event will feature guest speaker Waverly Ware Wilson, Co-Owner of Perfect Placement and the former Director of Admission and Financial Aid at Greenhill School. In addition, representatives from 17 of the area’s top private schools will be available to visit with parents and answer any questions attendees may have about prospective schools. Discussion topics throughout the event will include public vs. private school questions, private school options, the admission process and financial aid.

The noon to 1:30 p.m. event, to be held at Kidville Dallas (6025 Royal Lane, Suite 230), is $35 per person and includes a catered box lunch. Space is limited. RSVP by calling Kidville at 214-378-7777.

A list of schools represented at the event can be found below: 

• Alcuin School
• Dallas International School
• Episcopal School of Dallas
• First Baptist Academy
• Good Shepherd Episcopal School
• Grace Academy of Dallas
• Greenhill School
• Lakehill Preparatory School
• Parish Episcopal School
• Prestonwood Christian Academy
• Providence Christian School of Texas
• St. John’s Episcopal School
• St. Philip's Academy
• The Hockaday School
• The Lamplighter School
• Trinity Christian Academy
• Wesley Prep

4537 Arcady Avenue
Highland Park, TX 75205
$1,299,000

Parisian Chic Minimalist! 2011-12 fully updated & taken to studs - Gorgeous finish-out - Carrara Marble kitchen & mini marble subway tile back splash, Viking Appliances, Ebony Hardwoods. Museum Finish Paint, Archways, Light & bright, all baths updated, designers touch! 2,848 sq.ft. excludes generous-sized garage quarters - could be office, living space, bedroom. Has cedar walls, hardwoods & full bath over garage.

Property Information
MLS# 12013776 

If you are interested in learning more about this home or would like to schedule a visit, call Christine McKenny today. Click here to view more information about the listing.