(Candy’s Dirt) – Set in the heart of Uptown, the West Village stands as a testament to urban luxury, offering a lifestyle that is unparalleled in Dallas.
With over a hundred shops and restaurants at your doorstep and the Katy Trail just a block away, this is a paradise for those who love to walk, run, or bike. And if you ever need to venture further, the McKinney Avenue Trolley is always at your service. You truly have everything you need here, and you’ll rarely find the need for your car. In fact, it’s only a five-minute walk to the Cityplace/Uptown DART Light Rail station.
Whether you are an empty nester and tired of maintenance or are one of the many young newcomers used to city life, we’ve found a three-story townhome in the gated community of Portobello on the Creek that is just what you need.
Portobello on the Creek is such a popular spot that townhomes seldom come up for sale here. There are only 34 residences centered around a beautiful courtyard and pool with towering mature trees.
In 1997, Jim Garrett and his wife used to come to Dallas regularly to relax. When they saw Portobello on the Creek being finished, the light bulb went on. They realized the location was impossible to beat, took one look at this three-story townhome, and signed the contract. When West Village opened only four years later, they were only a block from Uptown’s downtown! Their second home eventually became their main residence, and they’ve enjoyed it for over 25 years.
Four years ago, they gutted their 2,992-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom townhome and completely remodeled it. “It’s all brand new,” Garrett said. “It was just time to update, and we were ready for a light and contemporary look.”
The Garretts tapped legendary architect, designer, and artist Alan Kirsch to transform their West Village townhome, and what a transformation! Kirsch, you may know, designed Oprah’s favorite restaurant in Chicago, so you know this kitchen is on a gourmet level, and the finish-out is beyond comparison.
Their extensive art collection is now beautifully showcased with the added lighting package. They also installed a state-of-the-art smart home system that controls the lighting, temperature, and security features of the townhome.
“We have loved the neighborhood and the lock-and-leave lifestyle,” Garrett said. “We can walk to dinner or take the trolley. We go to Sarasota for four months each year during football season, lock the door, and don’t worry about a thing.”
This is a rare opportunity because, as I mentioned, these townhomes rarely come up for sale. The Garretts will miss their contemporary townhome and its perfect location, but it’s time for a new chapter with the grandkids, which is good luck for you! Even better, the Garretts are including their designer furniture in the sale. That adds almost $200,000 in value for a lucky buyer. Most of the furniture was custom-designed by Kirsch for the townhome. You can simply bring your suitcases and move in.
Luxury urban living simply does not get better than this West Village townhome. Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Realtor Zach Mrusek has 3304 Blackburn St. listed for $1.59 million. Give him a call because this one is going to fly off the market. An open house is set for 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4.