Across North Texas, a trio of addresses illustrates how privacy and lifestyle amenities shape today’s most compelling settings. On Richland Chambers Lake, two heavily treed waterfront lots in gated April Cove offer rare acreage and site-built-only standards for a custom retreat. In Highland Park, a reimagined 1922 Harre M. Bernet estate pairs restored architectural pedigree with modern comforts while overlooking Turtle Creek. Nearby, a well-kept Hockaday-area ranch balances move-in ease with room to personalize, anchored by a resort-style backyard and sport court.
7879 Tall Oaks | $259,900
Angela Shindoll
Angela Shindoll
Along the water’s edge on Richland Chambers Lake, these two adjoining lots offer a rare stretch of heavily treed shoreline in April Cove. Sold together only, Lots 78 and 79 total 1.806 acres—0.884 and 0.922 acres respectively—creating welcome elbow room for a future lake place. The setting is designed for a quieter rhythm: April Cove is restricted to site-built homes only, with gated access for owners and a private subdivision boat ramp that makes lake days feel effortless. With dense tree cover and a waterfront position, the land balances privacy and connection to the water, inviting long mornings outdoors and unhurried evenings by the lake. It’s a blank canvas in a well-defined community, ready for a thoughtfully built retreat.
Size: 2.00 acres
- Price:
- $259,900
- Contact:
- Angela Shindoll, Coldwell Banker Richland Chambers Realty, 903.654.4105
Reimagined 1922 Highland Park Estate | Contact for pricing
Ali Vollmer & Melissa Platt
Ali Vollmer & Melissa Platt
Originally built in 1922 and designed by French architect Harre M. Bernet, this reimagined Highland Park estate overlooks Turtle Creek while holding tightly to its historic character. A 2020–2022 restoration introduces modern luxury without losing the home’s original spirit, with formal living spaces balanced by more flexible retreats. Five en suite bedrooms are complemented by a guest suite, a private study, and a third-floor flex room—spaces that adapt easily to work, hosting, and quieter daily rhythms. Elevator access adds ease across levels, and a three-car garage supports everyday comings and goings. Outdoors, lush grounds unfold around a koi pond, greenhouse, and a courtyard fountain, creating moments of calm throughout the day. All of it sits within the coveted Highland Park Independent School District, in the heart of Highland Park.
Price: Contact for pricing
- Size:
- 6,611 sq ft
- Contact:
- Ali Vollmer & Melissa Platt, The Agency, 214.668.6234 , 214.543.5262
4558 Shady Hill Drive | Contact for pricing
Andee Russell
Andee Russell
On a corner lot in Dallas’ Hockaday neighborhood, this well-maintained ranch home balances easy move-in living with room to personalize over time. A gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances anchors the plan, flowing into spacious living areas finished with a mix of hardwood and Terrazzo floors. Outdoors, the backyard is set up for everyday use and weekends alike, with a pool, covered patio, turf, and a large sport court that suits the rhythm of Dallas living. Practical upgrades and storage are thoughtfully addressed with a new roof, an oversized laundry, and ample storage throughout. Upstairs, a flexible bonus room adds welcome adaptability—work, play, or overflow space as needs change. With the primary suite and select floors ready for your vision, the setting invites a lived-in, evolving approach to home.
Price: Contact for pricing
- Size:
- 3,780 sq ft
- Contact:
- Andee Russell, Christie’s International Real Estate | @properties Lone Star, 817.269.3700
