My New HIP POCKET on Surrey Oaks tops in the COOLEST listings I have had throughout my career! I LOVE that it is extremely private, even in the dead of winter! The home is in Old Preston Hollow. This Stunning Mid-century Modern home is on 1.34 acres and backs up to private creek views. Included in the home are 3 living rooms, 4 bedrooms, 4.1 bathrooms and 5280 sq/ft. The home opens into a beautiful open living room with large open windows allowing for lots of natural light and forest like views. We will be showing the house on Wednesday at 2:30 PM for anyone who is interested in stopping by!  House is listed at $2,450,000. 

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 Lynn McBee and Christine McKenny Present the Fifth Annual Gingerbread Stroll

All proceeds benefit Community Partners of Dallas

“Decorate” your holiday social schedule with the fifth annual Gingerbread Stroll, Friday, November 18 through Thursday, December 1 at Highland Park Village. Attendees will stroll among 11 Highland Park Village merchant’s shops where they can admire and silently bid on ornately decorated gingerbread houses, crafted by 11 of Dallas’ premiere pastry chefs. All proceeds from the Gingerbread Stroll will benefit Community Partners of Dallas – an organization that provides support for abused and neglected children by providing direct resources to caseworkers.

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 2014, the Stroll raised more than $16,000 for Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Community Leader, Lynn McBee, serves as the event advisor for the Gingerbread Stroll. The Gingerbread Stroll has raised over $40,000 for area children in need, since its inception.

“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 exciting 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. Attendees also have an opportunity to purchase gingerbread cookies from Royal Blue Grocery 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: A Sweet Life; Architecture Demarest; Artist, Evelyn J. Fallgren; Charlie's, Pastry Chef Winter Lockwood-Frank; Chocolate Secrets; Hilton Anatole; Hotel Crescent Court; Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion; Omni Dallas Hotel and Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek.

Merchants showcasing the gingerbread houses include: Beretta Gallery; Bistro 31; Kiehl's Since 1851; Leggiadro; MARKET Highland Park; Robert Talbott; Roberta Roller Rabbit; Royal Blue Grocery; STELLA McCARTNEY; THE TOT; Trina Turk and Village Barber Shop.

Sponsors of the event include, Amy Koellner, Providence Lane Window Coverings; Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate; Digital 3 Printing; Ebby Halliday Realtors; Ed Francis, Legacy Texas; Highland Park Village; HUB International Personal Insurance; Lambert’s; Republic Title, Park Cities; Candy's Dirt; MODERN LUXURY DALLAS; PEOPLE NEWSPAPERS; Christine McKENNY of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate; Woolery Associates Interior Design; and Bread Winners.

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3716 Harvard Avenue $3,795,000 | 5 Bedroom | 5.2 Bath | 7047 SQFT | 3 Car Garage | Quarters | 75 x 196 Lot 

Situated in a coveted tranquil location of Highland Park, 3716 Harvard Avenue sits on and oversized lot of .337 acres, across from Dyckman park – allowing privacy and serenity. Great drive up appeal with slate walkway, landscaped and manicured front yard, and mature trees with uplighting. Larry Boerder designed and George Lewis built in 1995, this estate-like home features 7047 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths, spacious formals, beautiful millwork, handsome study, sun room and exercise room; great floorplan for entertaining and family living. Light and bright, freshly painted interior, gleaming hardwoods, arched entry ways, solid core doors, beautiful curved staircase. Spacious formal living room offers views of the park, gas log fireplace and adjacent powder bath. Pocket sliding doors to handsome study featuring beautiful millwork, large arched window allowing ample natural lighting. Oversized dining area allows seating for large parties, and lovely attached sun. Butler’s pantry offers glass front cabinetry, sink, Asko dishwasher, and silver closet. Eat-in kitchen features bar seating and breakfast area with window seat and stone fireplace, granite island, new marble backsplash, new cabinetry hardware, under counter lighting, beamed and beadboard ceiling, 6 burner + griddle Viking gas cooktop, built-in dual SubZeros, Dacor double ovens, warming drawer, Asko dishwasher, built-in LG microwave, and walk-in pantry. Spacious family room with cast stone fireplace, beautiful millwork, coffered and beadboard ceiling, and French doors to outdoor living areas. Wet bar with folding doors from hallway, great for entertaining, offers granite countertops, wine and beverage fridges, icemaker, sink and wine glass storage. Vaulted ceiling in upstairs master bedroom, sitting area and views of Dyckman park; arched bed cove flanked by built-in cabinetry and shelving, gas log fireplace with marble surround. Master bath features marble flooring and countertops, his and her vanities, vaulted ceiling, leaded glass window, jetted tub with art nook, walk-in shower, separate walk-in closets with built-ins. Nicely sized secondary bedrooms all feature built-in cabinetry and shelving, with walk-in closets and en suite baths. Third floor 5^th bedroom with full bath and walk-in cedar closet could be game room; adjacent exercise room. Fabulous outdoor living area has covered slate patio with ceiling fans, mosquito misting system, pool with water features and attached spa, plus play yard. Covered walkway from garage doubles as pergola with built-in grill. 3 car garage with pool bath and large storage room. Full garage apartment/quarters offers bedroom with full bath, living space with storage, updated kitchenette with granite counters, electric cooktop, built-in microwave, sink, and fridge.  Fabulous location in a quiet location of Highland Park. Walk to Highland Park library, police station, Katy Trail. Open Sunday, October 23rd, 2-4pm.

4544 Bordeaux Avenue  $1,499,000 | 3 Bedroom | 2.1 Bath | 3372 SQFT | 61 x 137 | 2 Car Garage | Quarters | Open Sunday October 2nd 1-3pm

Beautifully updated, charm of original build with amenities of a new home! Refinished hardwoods, crystal doorknobs, gracious formals, beautiful millwork, plantation shutters. Kitchen with island, granite, JennAir double ovens and gas cooktop. Spacious master offers walk in closets, and beautiful Calacutta marble bath with custom vanity and frameless glass shower. Nicely sized secondary bedrooms with plantation shutters, jack and jill bath taken to the studs offers floor to ceiling tile and quartz vanity. Family room opens to study with built-ins. and French doors to great backyard with arbor, gated driveway to 2 car garage with floored 22'x8' storage. Attached quarters have living space, bedroom with full bath. Improvements include 2013 roof, 2014 HVAC & ducting, all gas lines replaced, tankless water heater, spray foamed attic, new electric panel, significant amount of new wiring, crawlspace encapsulation, new fence, designer fixtures, new outlets, switches and LED lighting throughout, repainted interior. Great drive up appeal with mature landscaping.

Open Sunday, September 25th, 1-3pm

6428 Tulip Lane JUST REDUCED | $1,549,999 | 5 Bed | 3.1 Baths | 5496 sqft | 3 Car Garage | 75 x 165 | Built 2006

Fabulous former interior designer’s custom home with master down, plus study and game room. Great drive up appeal, porte cochere and 3 car garage, hardwoods throughout, arched walk ways, crown molding, neutral colors, ample storage. Private office with coffered ceiling, stone fireplace, private patio. Great light and bright kitchen with bar seating, farm sink, glass front upper cabinets, under counter lighting, Viking appliance package. Wine closet with iron door. Wet bar. Kitchen opens to breakfast area with window seat, and family room with corner fireplace and views of backyard. Downstairs master bedroom offers seating area plus access to backyard patio. Gorgeous master bath with stone flooring, his and hers vanities and make up area, Kohler jetted tub and walk-in shower with mosaic tile surround, custom closet system with built-ins and shoe racks. 4 spacious secondary bedrooms upstairs. Jack and Jill Baths. Game room offers surround sound; Large walkout attic space with window – great for storage. Could be sheet rocked for an additional living space, media room or guest room. Covered backyard patio with WBFP and built-in grill. Walk to Northaven Trail! 

Open Sunday, September 25th, 2-4pm

6816 Deloache Avenue JUST LISTED | $1,675,000 | 5 Bed | 5.2 Baths | 5393 sqft | 3 Car Garage | 75 x 140 | New Construction

Ogden Custom Homes offers a fabulous newly built 5,393sqft home on a spacious and landscaped 75’x140’ lot– master plus guest room and study down, 3 bedrooms, game room and media room upstairs. 3 car garage. Beautiful high end quarter sawn hardwoods, crown moldings throughout, 11’ ceilings downstairs and 9’ ceilings up. Neutral palette and great layout for family living and entertaining. Gourmet kitchen with quartz counters, under counter lighting, glass front cabinetry with down lighting, island with bar seating and opens to family room with marble accent fireplace wall. Downstairs master bedroom has spa-like bath has marble flooring, his and hers vanities, sleek soaking tub, frameless glass shower, separate closets with built-ins.  Downstairs guest room convenient for visitors and near 1 car garage. All secondary bedrooms with en suite baths and walk-in closets. Ample storage! Solid Core doors, LED lighting, 3 16 SEER HVACs, 2 tankless water heathers, pre-wired for surround sound, complete foam encapsulation. Energy Star Certified!