Patricia Massey
Bill Starkey has a ranch not far from this Winnsboro lake house, but when a friend told him this property was going to be listed, he drove over, took one look at the house and the view, and he was sold. “It overlooks Lake Cypress Springs, which is one of the most beautiful lakes in…
July in Texas. The A/C is cranked but it rarely feels like enough. Cooling off and cooling down might come in the form of water when the thermometer hits 100-plus day after day. Some call these designed and natural water features “blue spaces,” a term for water in the form of oceans, lakes, or rivers.…
Los Arboles… translation: The Trees. That pretty much sums up everything you need to know about the tranquil and secluded neighborhood just east of Preston Forest Shopping Center off of Forest Lane. Mature live oaks (the arboles of which we speak) abound along with other species, and several ponds punctuate the community’s 30 acres, making…
This week we take you to Lakewood Estates in hotter than hot East Dallas. Both of our picks offer great locations close to all the action, but tranquil spaces at home for the ultimate in relaxation. Which would you choose? Take your pick in our latest Splurge vs. Steal. Splurge: Water View Estate on Three-Quarters…
Lake Forest is the secret that everyone knows about. Ensconced within a stone-and-iron wall, the gated, guarded North Dallas community spans 68 acres of park-like grounds in the shadow of Medical City and the High Five. Residents are fortunate to enjoy this secure, secluded little slice of heaven with its winding creeks, towering oaks, lakes,…
