A charming Highland Park Tudor built in 1929 has recently been listed for sale.
It features timeless architectural details such as a decorative chimney pot adorning a crafted stone-clad chimney. A newly constructed second level further enhances the property’s value.
Spanning 4,215 square feet, this Highland Park Tudor boasts five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a powder bath, reported Candy’sDirt.
Here is more of what Candy’sDirt reported on this spacious beauty located at 4515 S. Versailles Avenue, listed for $3.4 million:
Highland Park Tudor homes are a hot commodity. Perhaps it’s a new generation’s appreciation for their heritage. Or it may be the fact that our demographics have changed so completely in the past few years. Dallas now has thousands of newcomers who have arrived from cities that value historic architecture.
Remember, Tudor was one of the prevailing architectural styles that created the Highland Park look. This style dominated the neighborhood in the 1920s and early 1930s, with many homes combining both English and French features. This Highland Park Tudor is one of the most desirable, with all the classic details, including a front-facing gable, two gabled dormers, and half-timbering. It also showcases one of the features we don’t often see: a decorative chimney pot crowning a stone-clad chimney. But there’s a big surprise here. Have another look at that second floor. It’s all new construction!
Staging by The Doris Jacobs Group
This 1929 Highland Park Tudor was remodeled, updated, and expanded with a second story and a massive first-floor addition in 2014 by Ellen Grasso & Sons. So, you have the charm of historic detail and character, but the livability modern families need. The Grasso team, known for their expertise in transforming historic homes, has beautifully blended luxury and modern updates with history in this property.
“We grew up in the Park Cities with a mom that loves redoing houses,” Clay Grasso said. “We lived through those projects as kids and grew up with an innate ability to picture houses in 3-D. Knowing what walls to move comes naturally. So many 1920s houses had really cool details, which you don’t see anymore. I think we are one of the only new construction companies that does historic renovations on this scale.”
The former owners came to Ellen Grasso and Sons because of that reputation. They had purchased the single-story historic Tudor and, like most of us, needed more room.
After carefully removing and storing the stained glass window in the original living room the team got to work. Half of the plaster was removed in the dining room to facilitate rewiring, and the new plaster was matched to the original.
The result is absolutely stunning. Upon entering the living area, you are immediately greeted by a dramatic 13-foot-high vaulted and beamed ceiling and a massive stained-glass window. Original gothic arched doorways frame the stuccoed fireplace with a white Carrara marble surround.
French doors open from the living room into the beautiful home office/sunroom, which features a large multi-pane arched window painted in a soothing blue-gray color.The formal dining room features an graceful plaster coved ceiling and stucco walls.
Once you move beyond the formal rooms, the house unfolds seamlessly. The heart of the home is the substantial family room, kitchen, and breakfast area, which has a wall of French doors overlooking the scenic backyard, filling the rooms with light.
The spacious kitchen is washed in white and accented with white Carrara marble countertops. It features an immense island with a breakfast bar. Grasso installed a custom vent hood and premier Thermador stainless steel appliances, along with a G.E. Monogram wine cooler in the dry bar. There is also abundant storage and an additional serving butlery, which is perfect for entertaining.
I have to call out how beautifully Allie Beth Allman & Associates’ The Doris Jacobs Group has staged this Highland Park Tudor, a service they offer clients for a completely turnkey experience.
With 4,215 square feet, five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a powder bath, this Highland Park Tudor is an exceptional family home. The primary suite has an 11-foot beamed ceiling and an extraordinary white Carrara marble bathroom with heated floors. The closet is larger than most bedrooms you’ve ever seen, offering a spacious and comfortable living space.
The spa-like primary bathroom is appointed with his-and-hers vanities, a soaking tub, a separate double shower, and a room-sized closet.
A spacious second-floor living area can double as a playroom for the kids!
The four additional secondary bedrooms are spacious and all with large closets and are served by chic ensuite baths featuring either honed granite or white Carrara marble and artistic tile accents. One of the guest suites is conveniently located downstairs and may also be used as a large office.
On the practical side, the current owner built an oversized two-car detached garage, which is climate-controlled and features epoxied floors, an abundance of built-in storage, and attic space.
The backyard offers both covered and uncovered entertaining spaces with an outdoor kitchen that features granite countertops, a stainless steel grill, bar sink, storage, and a refrigerator.
An expansive covered patio with an outdoor kitchen overlooks a lush landscaped backyard.
Highland Park is a prime location not only because of the phenomenal school system but also because of its proximity to everything you can imagine. The coveted Bradfield Elementary School is only blocks away. You can walk a few steps to Flippen Park or grab your racquet and head a couple of blocks north to the Fairfax Park tennis courts. Highland Park Village, a premier shopping and dining destination, is just a short drive away. This is an ideal location for families.
Jacobs has this gorgeous Highland Park Tudor at 4515 S. Versailles Ave. listed for $3.4 million. “With its impeccable chic interiors, this home has the timeless charm of the 1920s and incredible state-of-the-art amenities,” Jacobs said. “It’s truly the best of both worlds.”
The home at4515 S. Versailles Ave. will be open this Sunday, October 6, from 2 to 4 p.m.
