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One of Lakewood's prettiest homes just hit the market

Visitors and overnight guests can enjoy privacy and comfort in this quaint and charming guest house.

Photo courtesy of David Bush Realtors

When we imagine the perfect country home outside a scenic little European village, this eclectic country French estate is exactly what comes to mind. Fortunately, a passport isn't required to enjoy 6803 Lakewood Blvd. You just need to call David Bush with David Bush Real Estate and book an appointment.

Be prepared to write a hefty check, though, because Bush has this iconic house, named one of D Magazine's “Ten Most Beautiful Homes in Dallas” in 2008, listed for $2.3 million. Interestingly, the picturesque property has not been on the market for 40 years. The same family has owned this property for four decades, meaning it’s been lovingly cared for and meticulously maintained.

“So many people called me about it when the for sale sign went up and told me it was always one of their favorite houses in Lakewood,” Bush says. “It really is a marquee signature Lakewood landmark. It has the Old World charm, craftsmanship, and character — and a magnificent lot. It’s just stunning.”

Built in 1935, it has the attention to detail created when true artisanship was the norm in luxury construction. There is a casual elegance to the interior, from the stained glass insets in the original entry door and detailed millwork on the staircase, to the exposed beamed ceilings and use of repetitive arches both indoors and out.

There are four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a powder bath in the 5,218-square-foot home. The secondary living area has a private entry from the pool and garage, and the master suite, complete with a fireplace and balcony, is a private oasis.

The grounds are lush, with multiple areas for entertaining, and of course, a sparkling pool front and center. For visitors, there's a 445-square-foot guest cottage on the grounds.

Location, naturally, is always key, and from Lakewood Boulevard, you can walk to White Rock Lake and bike to Lakewood Elementary, and downtown and the Dallas Arts District are mere minutes away by car.

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A version of this story originally was published on Candy's Dirt.

This iconic French-inspired home is currently listed for $2.3 million.

Photo courtesy of David Bush Realtors

This iconic French-inspired home is currently listed for $2.3 million.

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Grand Prairie expands to the south with new master-planned community

Rendering courtesy of Provident

Goodland Grand Prairie

The City of Grand Prairie is growing fast and expanding to make way for a new master-planned development south of US Highway 287 and along Tollway 360, in Ellis and Johnson counties.

The community development, called Goodland, is the result of Grand Prairie’s recent 1,500-acre annexation extending its southern border toward Mansfield. Overall, with the added land, Goodland will be a 5,000-acre site featuring 15,000 residences including townhomes, custom homes, and gated communities for 50,000 residents.

According to a release, it will be a “city within a city” and a 45-minute drive from Dallas-Fort Worth. Beyond housing, there will be shops, restaurants, schools, public and private event venues, regional sports fields and complexes, dance halls, churches, trail systems, city parks, ponds, and preserved green spaces.

“This is a significant step in our city’s development,” says Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen in a statement. “Unlike many of our neighboring cities, we have the unique advantage of new development opportunities to our south that will drive the growth and prosperity of our city. We recognized the opportunity and took decisive action.”

Leading the development is Provident, a Dallas-based real estate firm that has created other master-planned communities across Dallas-Fort Worth, such as Preston Hollow Village and Hillstead in Collin County. Provident has plans to work nature into the space design with more than 1,600 acres of creek corridors and floodplain land.

Plans are ongoing for a centralized mixed-use walkable Town Center, complete with civic buildings and other commercial development. Further south on the property near Highway 67, light industrial uses and other private employment campuses are already underway, projects that will contribute vital tax dollars for city growth and future expansions.

“This level of placemaking is quite rare, and certainly not easy to execute, especially in a brand-new community," says Provident Managing Director Rylan Yowell in a statement. "We are committed to a long-term vision with a desire to be good stewards of the land."

A new four-lane road called Goodland Parkway will link Goodland to Grand Prairie at Tollway 360 and US Highway 287. It's set to open by December 2025.

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