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A waterfront home in North Dallas? Midcentury-inspired stunner is a lakesideretreat

6730 Northaven Rd. is a lakeside respite in North Dallas.
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The staircase is an architectural masterpiece.
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One part of the home is thrust out over the water.
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Natural light pours into the living room.
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The updated kitchen has 21st century conveniences.
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6730 Northaven Rd. sits on 1.5 serene acres.
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This is one of my favorite homes in Dallas. Lucky for me, 6730 Northaven Rd. is up the street and on the market!

Dallas architect Gary Cunningham, who designed this sprawling midcentury ranch, drew inspiration from Mies van der Rohe and an unbuilt brick country house designed by the German-born architect.

Van der Rohe is famous, of course, for that transparent box in the woods, Farnsworth House, that was part of my suburban Illinois childhood. This home on Northaven Road, however, was built in 1985. But it looks like it was built back in the 1950s, doesn't it?

One wing of the house is thrust into the environment — in this case over the lake, to create a floating, boat-like effect.

Not only did Cunningham design the home, but he also updated and renovated it twice. According to Dallas agent Douglas Newby, who once listed this home at the humdinger price of $2,750,000 (then lowered it to $2.1 million), this was Cunningham's first AIA award-winning home.

It would not be his last: Cunningham has collected more design awards and accolades than this home has bricks. The home retains a classic midcentury feel in every nook and cranny of its 4,902 square feet, enhanced by natural light and post modern elements.

Even more rare: The home is located on a small, private lake and 1.5 wooded acres that take full advantage of those water views. In fact, one wing of the house is thrust into the environment — in this case over the lake, to create a floating, boat-like effect.

This Northaven beauty has five bedrooms, four and a half baths, two-car garage, pool overlooking the water, and gourmet kitchen with 21st century conveniences. The home also has a bridge-like driveway it shares with a neighbor.

Waterfront homes are rare in Dallas, even more so when they are perfectly plopped just north of Preston Hollow and seven miles from downtown Dallas. You are close to everything but still have a zen-like lakeside retreat in the heart of town.

As for nearby shopping amenities, I have two fabulous words: Preston Royal.

Coincidence in the house: One owner of this home is a French-born research physician, Dr. Jacques Banchereau, director of the Baylor Institute for Immunology Research. He ran into one of the listing agents, Lisa Besserer, at an open house in the neighborhood.

Turns out Besserer was once one of his patients, and Banchereau's research helped save her life. Talk about a happy, grateful listing agent. The home is listed also with Pogir and Bonnie Besserer at Briggs Freeman Sotheby's for $1,990,000.

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Mixed Use News

West Grove center in McKinney signs on slew of new restaurants

Whole Foods Market flagship store in Austin

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A mixed-use center coming soon to McKinney has already lined up more than a dozen tenants: According to a release, West Grove, a new development at the intersection of US-380 and North Custer Road has signed on a supermarket, a coffee shop, ice cream shop, and a Chick-fil-A.

West Grove is from De La Vega Capital and Development and designed through a public-private partnership with the city of McKinney. It'll span more than 500,000 square feet and be a walkable mix of retail, restaurants, and entertainment options, as well as 420 residential units, 55,000 square feet of office space, and two acres of green space, with a 2-acre park, plus open-air spaces, lively outdoor decks, lush landscaping, and thoughtful lighting details, that sounds intriguing.

West Grove will be anchored by Whole Foods Market, which broke ground in November 2024. The center is scheduled to open in 2025. Miraculously, the Chick-fil-A opened in March.

Without further ado, the businesses making their West Grove debut include:

Food & Beverage

Whole Foods Market. A 45,082-square-foot Whole Foods Market will anchor West Grove.

Oak & Stone. A modern eatery specializing in wood-fired pizzas, craft beers, and artisanal dishes made from freshly sourced ingredients. This will be the first Oak & Stone location in Texas.

Chick-fil-A. Chick-fil-A opened at West Grove in March 2024.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar. Japan chain is a unique revolving sushi bar experience where customers can select dishes from a conveyor belt. The West Grove location will be the first Kura Sushi in McKinney.

Keke’s Breakfast Cafe. This breakfast chain is the Denny's sibling known for its breakfast and lunch. This will be their first location in McKinney.

Velvet Taco. Dallas fast-casual chain specializing in globally inspired tacos will open its first McKinney location at West Grove.

Sweet Paris Crêperie. Originally from Houston, Sweet Paris specializes in crêpes, waffles, and other French-inspired dishes. This is their first location in McKinney.

Chipotle. Popular fast-casual chain specializing in customizable burritos, tacos and bowls, Chipotle has a strong presence not only nationwide but also in McKinney.

La La Land Kind Cafe. Quickly-growing Dallas coffee shop chain is dedicated to supporting and creating opportunities for youth and individuals in need. This will be the first La La Land in McKinney.

Paciugo Gelato. Founded in Dallas, Paciugo is the Italian-inspired gelato shop offering a variety of handcrafted flavors. The West Grove location is an anticipated addition to McKinney, making it the only active Paciugo in the area.

Health & Beauty

Sephora. Largest prestige beauty omni-retailer in the U.S. and Canada offers a wide range of high-end makeup, skincare, hair, and fragrance products. This will be the first stand-alone full-service location in McKinney.

Orange Twist. California-based med spa specializing in non-invasive aesthetic treatments like body sculpting and skin rejuvenation. This will be Orange Twist’s first location in McKinney.

Reformed Pilates. Boutique Pilates studio offering reformer-based classes focused on strength, flexibility, and overall wellness. This will be the first Reformed Pilates studio in McKinney.

Services

Resort Nail Spa. Luxury nail spa offering premium manicure and pedicure services, dedicated to creating a relaxing and affordable experience. Originating in Dallas, this will be the first Resort Nail Spa location in McKinney.

Chewy Vet Care. Chewy Vet Care is a branch of the popular online pet retailer Chewy, providing veterinary services for pets. This facility is one of the first Chewy Vet Care locations in Texas, alongside one in Fort Worth.

PNC Bank. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PNC Bank is one of the largest financial services groups in the U.S.

“We’re excited to continue expanding West Grove with a diversified selection of tenants that complement our vision for the development,” said De La Vega President and CEO Artemio De La Vega. “West Grove is a space where people can gather, connect and enjoy experiences that enrich their daily lives.”

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