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It's all about skyline views and luxe living at this Dallas high-rise

The phrase "a room with a view" doesn't even begin to do justice to SkyHouse Dallas, which offers unobstructed, breathtaking views of the city from practically every vantage point.

Yes, that includes the apartments, all of which feature floor-to-ceiling glass walls framing such Dallas icons as Reunion Tower and the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. It also includes the rooftop pool decks, which turn those picture-perfect sights into a sweeping panorama that seems almost too good to be true.

But there's more to SkyHouse than just its jaw-dropping views. The chic high-rise, which is owned and managed by Simpson Property Group, has earned a reputation as one of the most resident-focused apartment communities in Dallas. Besides onsite concierge service and maintenance requests that get resolved in 24 hours or less, there is a whole roster of awesome amenities designed to make living at SkyHouse feel like a luxe vacation.

The rooftop saltwater pool for starters, as well as the outdoor TVs, lounge areas, and granite-topped bars and grilling stations. The indoor SkyLounge has sections dedicated to entertaining, relaxing, and working, as well as billiards and a small catering kitchen. The health club is stocked with cutting-edge cardio, weights, and resistance training equipment, with a separate TRX^® training room. A private library and coffee lounge round out the common areas, all of which have WiFi.

The apartments themselves — which come in studio, one, two, and highly sought-after three-bedroom layouts — each have at least one private balcony, and upgraded solar shades for those amazing glass walls. High ceilings, hardwood floors, subway tile backsplashes, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops are standard, with built-in shelving and desks further maximizing every inch of space. And the best part? There's concrete between each floor, meaning you won't hear your upstairs or downstairs neighbors.

There's a controlled-access parking garage to make zipping around DFW a breeze, but Victory Park and downtown's best are just steps away. House of Blues is right next door, with the American Airlines Center and Katy Trail within easy walking distance. Add in all the shops, restaurants, bars, and museums (you can peer down onto the Perot Museum of Nature & Science from SkyHouse's rooftop terrace), plus the nearness of Uptown and Klyde Warren Park, and it's everything you could want right on your doorstep.

Can't wait to move in? Visit here or contact a SkyHouse Dallas leasing agent at 214-446-3881 for more info.

New construction will never obstruct SkyHouse Dallas' view.

Photo courtesy of Simpson Property Group

New construction will never obstruct SkyHouse Dallas' view.

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House For Sale

Dallas house for sale from the '50s is still in original condition

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There's a house for sale in East Dallas that's increasingly hard-to-find: a well-preserved home from the '50s for sale that's in nearly original condition.

The house is located at 9203 Lindaro Ln., just outside Loop 12 and walking distance to Bishop Lynch High School, in a stable neighborhood of homes build in the mid 1950s.

The listing by Bryant Nieves of Elite Real Estate Texas calls it a "beautifully preserved Mid-Century gem" with original hardwood floors in the downstairs bedrooms, a recently installed roof, a modern sprinkler system, and an upgraded AC unit.

There are multiple living spaces with a formal living & dining area, eat-in kitchen, and family room which includes an office nook with built-in desk. It has both a carport and attached 2-car garage, as well as a fully fenced yard.

Most of the homes in this neighborhood are 1,200 to 1,600 square feet, and priced from $250,000 to $350,000.

This house was built in 1957, but it differs in that it has a second-floor add-on over the garage — making it roomier at 2,202 square feet, with 5 bedrooms instead of the usual 3.

The two bathrooms are in original condition with '50s tile, both in good shape. The main bathroom has pale warm tan tile, almost flesh colored; the second bathroom, off one of the bedrooms, is a little prettier, with white tile and green-tile edging. Both are far superior to granite-look ceramic.

While both bathrooms merit admiration, this house is more about the wood. There are

original hardwood floors, all in great shape
wood doors including closet doors
wood paneling in the family room, with wood bookshelves and a build-in wood desk

There's also an odd wooden bookshelf that serves as a divider of sorts in the stacked formal living room.

The only room that looks unoriginal is the kitchen, which boasts white-washed '80s cabinets. It looks clean and functional, even if it does not match modern tastes.

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Facade of 9203 Lindaro is pleasing, thanks to the unpainted brick.

It sits on a 7,535 sqft lot and the asking price is $395,000 — a bit optimistic, even if they find the rare buyer who sees value in an untouched '50s home.

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