Fun on the Fourth

Dave Perry-Miller & Associates present the Park Cities 4th of July Parade

The Park Cities Fourth of July Parade is a popular event for residents of Highland Park, University Park and surrounding areas. It’s so popular, in fact, that the event’s sponsor, Rotary Club of Park Cities, expects the event to draw more than 13,000 people.

Everyone’s invited to participate in the parade on bike, motorcycle, go-cart or float. Vehicles queue up along Euclid Avenue near Highland Park’s Town Hall, and the parade culminates in a festival at Goar Park, which is located next to University Park’s City Hall.

Dave Perry-Miller & Associates will be at the festival handing out ice-cold lemonade. One of the firm’s affiliates, The Rhodes Group, will host watermelon-eating contests, so come hungry. The party at Goar Park includes food, drink, music, entertainment and plenty of family fun.

There are myriad stunning homes within walking distance of the parade route, and Dave Perry-Miller represents several that shouldn’t be missed. Here are a few of our favorites:

3708 Harvard Ave. is located across from Dyckman Park. This spacious 7,375-square-foot traditional home features five bedrooms, eight baths, gourmet kitchen, wine cellar, screened rear loggia with fireplace and kitchen, master bedroom with outdoor balcony, three home office areas, music room, and nearly any amenity today’s family could want.

Three blocks east of the Beverly-Lakeside intersection is 3825 Stratford Ave., a 7,389-square-foot Roman villa with an open floor plan that overlooks landscaped verandas. Other amenities include gourmet chef’s kitchen, coffee bar, paneled library, wine room and an elevator.

Just one block northeast of Goar Park is 6810 Turtle Creek Blvd., an ultra-spacious traditional home with landscaped grounds, all-white gourmet kitchen, home offices, loggia with outdoor kitchen and abundant natural light.

Come on out to the Park Cities area on July 4, and join your neighbors in celebrating America’s independence. Parade participants line up at 7:30 am; bicycle judging starts at 8. The official parade start time is 9 am, culminating in the free family festival in Goar Park at 9:30. Complete details are available here.

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Dave Perry Miller & Associates is a premier residential real estate firm with five locations that specialize in marketing the key areas of the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, Uptown, Lakewood, East Dallas and Kessler Park. Dave Perry-Miller & Associates is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International. For more information on luxury living, please contact an associate today at 214-369-6000. Also visit daveperrymiller.com/blog for the latest news in Dallas real estate.

The Rotary Club expects 13,000 people for the Park Cities Fourth of July Parade.

Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Park Cities

The Rotary Club expects 13,000 people for the Park Cities Fourth of July Parade.

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HAUTE PROPERTIES

Texas Hill Country ranch tied to George Strait lists for $19.5 million

Lone Woman Ranch, the Hill Country estate where country stars like George Strait, George Jones, and the Ace in the Hole Band rehearsed, is up for sale for $19.5 million.

Located on 675 acres in Hays County, just south of Austin, the secluded ranch once served as an artistic getaway for emerging Texas artists. The property, listed by Republic Ranches, is named after the nearby Lone Woman Mountain, and its elevation provides an incredible view of the county. On a clear day, you can see all the way to downtown Austin.

The land comes with two residences, both built near the entrance gate. The primary stone house has original hardwood floors, a recently remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, as well as a new HVAC system. The secondary residence was used as a rehearsal space. Both have had long-term residents who made improvements, and both have their own septic systems, wells, and electric meters.

The real appeal of Lone Woman Ranch, however, is the extensive woods, creeks, and natural setting. It is situated next to 6,000 acres of conservation land, including Storm Ranch.

Two fully stocked ponds — a 4-acre and a 1-acre — are located onsite. Runoff from the larger pond creates picturesque seasonal limestone waterfalls. The surrounding woods are full of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, turkeys, doves, and more, and the property is under wildlife exemption.

The entire mountain is included in the property, making it a veritable mini-kingdom for the owner, with unobstructed privacy on three sides. A network of ranch roads provides access throughout the property, including most of the way up Lone Woman Mountain, giving views around every corner.

It's little wonder the ranch was a muse to so many country musicians. But only Strait can tell you whether his 1996 hit "King of the Mountain" was inspired by the ranch.

Photo courtesy of Republic Ranches

Lone Woman Ranch has ties to country music stars.

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