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Gorgeous grounds and stonework seal the deal on remodeled North Dallas ranch

So many parties could be had on this deck.

Photo courtesy of Ebby Halliday Shoot 2 Sell

According to its listing agent, a new-to-the-market ranch in Northwest Dallas has been loved by a craftsman. And one look at 3820 Shorecrest Dr., and you’ll see just what Lynn Beaurline of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate is talking about.

Built in 1949, this home has been painstakingly remodeled by someone who knows the value of good carpentry. Not only that, but it has views of a fabulous greenbelt from several rooms throughout its more than 1,800 square feet.

If that seems a little tight for you, there’s also a carriage house in the back with a full bath, which could be used as a guest house, office, or simply a personal retreat.

Truthfully, there is a lot going on in this house, from the stonework that starts at the entrance and continues inside, to a range of flooring styles: multihued wood, tile, and a black-and-white checkerboard pattern in the kitchen. Also in the kitchen is custom cabinetry with a couple of different stains, making it appeal to a particular buyer.

More universally appealing, however, are the commercial-grade appliances from brands such as Sub-Zero, Thermadore, and Miele.

The character-filled bathrooms boast more custom details, including penny tile on the floor in the master bath and a cool tub in the second bathroom. The current owner has not been afraid to mix colors and textures.

Another of this home’s best features is the expansive deck, a portion of which is shaded by a pergola that extends from the back of the house. Imagine sitting on this perch with a glass of wine in the evenings, looking out onto your beautifully landscaped backyard.

The price for all this craftsmanship and beauty? $535,000.

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

This is the view from the back deck.

Backyard at 3820 Shorecrest Dr. in Dallas

Photo courtesy of Ebby Halliday/Shoot 2 Sell

This is the view from the back deck.

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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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