5609 Vickery Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75206

$949,000 Asking Price

3 beds
4 baths
3,111  sqft
Built in 1914

This original Craftsman home built in 1913 sits prominently on an elevated treed lot in sought after Vickery Place. Extensively renovated and expanded in 2001 by the owner, a thirty year D Best interior designer, its interior exudes the warmth and comfort of another time and place - the romance of a Provincial farmhouse replete with charming details inside and out. Its seamless renovation incorporates a combination of reclaimed materials and those made to look old including white washed fir ceiling beams, antique doors, European tile work, beautiful period millwork and pitch pine floors. Generous ceiling heights, an abundance of windows. recessed ceiling lighting, and a soft palette of blues and greens accented by artisanal decorative painting, bring the outdoors in while showcasing its excellent flow for entertaining. The downstairs features living and dining rooms, a kitchen open to both the breakfast and family rooms which look out to the lovely limestone paved patio and backyard French gardens. Upstairs offers three bedrooms, a study plus a third floor office. The romantic two story primary suite has French doors to a covered walkout living area overlooking the back gardens plus a spa-like bathroom with a free standing tub, separate shower, WC and dual vanities. Exterior amenities include the period front porch great for neighbor gatherings, two patio spaces a two toned gravel labyrinth and a boxwood maze which give additional places to play, wander or meditate. This property offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the nostalgia of a place in Dallas history whole affording the benefits and proximity of an urban lifestyle.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Built-in Features,Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures,High Speed Internet,Kitchen Island,Multiple Master Suites,Open Floorplan,Pantry,Cable TV,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances:
Built-in Coffee Maker,Dishwasher,Electric Oven,Gas Cooktop,Disposal,Microwave,Warming Drawer
Laundry:
Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Stacked
Flooring:
Combination,Painted/Stained,Reclaimed Wood,Wood
A/C:
true, Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),Zoned
Heating:
true, Central,Fireplace(s),Zoned
Fireplace:
Gas Log,Gas Starter,Living Room,Masonry, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
Eco/Green Feature:
Salvaged Materials

Exterior

General:
Awning(s),Deck,Garden
Style:
Craftsman,Detached,Historic/Antique
Pool:
None
Parking:
Driveway

Construction

Roofing:
Composition
Windows:
Plantation Shutters,Window Coverings
General:
Frame, Three Or More, Pillar/Post/Pier

Location

Originating MLS:
NTR
School District:
Dallas ISD
County:
Dallas

Lot

Zoning:
0000018629200000
Fencing:
Wood

Utilities

Utilities:
Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Sewer Available,Separate Meters,Water Available,Cable Available
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
NTR
Exclusions:
Topiary giraffe in front, all freestanding garden pots including large pots with trees in the backyard, primary bath 2 wall sconces.

This listing courtesy of:
Ebby Halliday, REALTORS, Kay Weeks

About Dallas, TX

Housing

Number of Units
591,862
Median Home Value
$337,740
Median Rent
$1,074

59.56% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.55% are vacant.

Commute

Car
68.78%
Public Transportation
2.56%
Walk to Work
1.75%
Work from Home
25.99%
Other
0.76%

The median travel time to work is 22 minutes.

People

Population
1,360,499
Median Age
35.40
Median Household Size
2.62

Education

High School
21.48%
Associate’s Degree
4.39%
Bachelor’s Degree
22.72%
Graduate Degree
14.28%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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