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HOWCASES September 2011DentonRC.com
Real EstateReal Estate
A monthly guide of Denton County property for sale & information on buying, selling and enhancing property
To advertise in Showcase, please call 940.566.6823
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September 2011 Advertiser Index
HOWCASES Real EstateSHOWCASE
Calloway’s Nursery ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Solutions ........................................................................................................ 18
CRS Page ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Ebby Halliday, REALTORS®. ......................................................................................................................... 4
Ebby Halliday, REALTORS® – Flower Mound ............................................................................................ 15
First State Bank .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Gohlke Building Products .............................................................................................................................. 8
Jimmy Brown, REALTORS® .......................................................................................................................... 6
Keller Williams Realty .................................................................................................................................. 24
Keller Williams Realty - Marianne Lamb ............................................................................................. 22
Ken Stockdale, REALTOR®.......................................................................................................................... 11
Mercedes Homes .......................................................................................................................................... 21
Morelle Miller, REALTOR® ......................................................................................................................... 12
Paramount Mortgage ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Real T Team - Results Team ........................................................................................................................ 14
Sendera Title ................................................................................................................................................ 16
TLC Electrical .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Williams & Williams, REALTORS® ............................................................................................................... 3
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Real Estate Showcase is published by The Denton Publishing Co., asubsidiary of A. H. Belo Corporation. Sales Representatives may be
reached at 314 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201 (9-5 M-F);940.566.6823; or at [email protected]
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Joy Testa 940-367-9157 Cell
Brent Chow 940-453-5159 Cell
Jim Miller 940-594-4000 Cell
Wanda Perry 940-736-8776 Cell
Mace Renfro 940-391-2286 Cell
Ed Williams 940-566-2712
“Eddie” Williams III 940-368-2043 Cell
Virginia Williams 940-391-2379 Cell
Rex Hand 940-594-9145 Cell
Evelyn Hand 940-595-1609 Cell
Sonya Smith 940-366-0315
1-800-6-DENTON (outside TX)williamsandwilliams.realtor.com
Williams & WilliamsR E A L T O R S ®
Lone Star Pride • Superstar Service
1683 Hillcrest Circle * “LOOKING FOR A QUIET GET-A-WAY”... Blt ‘84 * 4 bdrms * 3 baths * Single-story (not manufactured per appraiser) * Spacious kitchen w/loads of cabinets, work space, DW, disposal, elect range, refrig * Family rm w/decora-tive FP * Cov front porch perfect for your favorite rocker over-look circular dr * Recent CH/A * Stg bldg * Wood & chain link fence * Room for boat & RV * Just over an hr from Metroplex * Spectacular 38,000-ac Lake Texoma is considered to be #1 of the U.S.’s most popular recreational destinations * MLS #11628503 * $59,900 * ASHLEY, 940-727-8218
SECLUDED LAKE TEXOMA WEEKEND RETREAT...
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3326 E. University Dr., Denton, TX • “PRIME DENTON CO. LOCATION w/FASTEST GROWTH IN TX”... 3326 E. Univ Dr, 4,000+ sf w/receptionist area, office, showroom w/4 heat roll-up bays, brick stg bldg in back * 3200 E. Univ Dr, 3,200+ sf w/glass front, office, showroom, 3 roll-up drs, sprayed insulation * Totally updated * Secured fencing around both bldgs * Many excellent uses * Great access off Loop 288 * MOTIVATED SELLER • BRING ALL OFFERS * $69 sf * $499’s * MLS #11534961... EDDIE, 940-368-2043
A+ LOCALE UNIVERSITY DRIVE COMMERCIAL...2 SEP BLDG
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812-A Highpoint Lane, Valley View, TX 76272 “AMIDST MILLION $ LAKEFRONT ESTS”... Ultimate in luxury lake living overlook water’s edge ‘right smack dab’ across from Pecan Creek Park * Only thing between you & Lake is Corp Prop * Unmatched views that many consider to be ‘best darn water-views’ on Lake * No limit on bldg your ‘dream home’ * 11.454+ Acs & 11.384+ Acs, $167,500 each w/Owner Financing * Lakefront lots in limited supply * MLS #11625656... VIRGINIA, 940-391-2379
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619 Mount Pleasant Road, Valley View * Located right across from the lake * Property is just waiting for your dream home * Beautiful setting * Fabulous pond * Well-maintained gravel rd & grounds * Pier & bean 34x23 wkshop w/electric-ity & 34x10 overhang * RV shed w/elect & concrete slab * 2-car extra clearance carport * Aerobic septic system * Truly a hidden jewel waiting for you * MLS #11556457... SONYA, 940-366-0315
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(940) 383-2712
5237 FM 3164, Gainesville, TX 76240-7853: “Heart of Horse Country” * 35.91 Acs * 4,357+ sf * Austin Stone Ranch * ‘08 single story * 4 bdrms * 3.5 bas * 2-car gar * Metal roof * Family rm w-entertain cntr, massive stone wbfp * Media rm * Safe rm * Island kit w-granite cntrtops, top qual appls, b’fast bar * Formal dining * Morning rm * Tile flrs & wd drs * Cov veranda * 4-stall barn w-tack, wash, auto wtrs * Hay & equip barn * Loaf shed * Stock pond * Awesome sandy soil * $850,000... MACE, 940-391-2286
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2205 Makena Ct, Corinth, TX * “NESTLED IN THE HIGHLY DESIRED LARKSPUR AT OAKMONT”... Precisely placed atop magnificent landscaped knoll * 3,404+ sf * 4 bdrms * 3 full bas * 2-1/2 bas * 4 living—Formal living/Music rm * Study * Family rm w-gorgeous corner fp * Upstairs gamerm/media/mother-in-law suite w-bath * Nothing spared in this estate home * Upgrades of every kind—granite, blt-ins, crown molding, Sub-Zero, custom lighting * RARE FIND * $344,900 * MLS #11641557... BRENT, 940-453-5159
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211 Cordell, Sadler * “WHO WANTS A GENTLEMAN’S RANCH & COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST” ... This spectacular property has it all—location, water, & wonder-ful improvements * White pipe fencing * Excellent fishing * Luscious green pastures * Country brick 2,308+sf ranch home * 4 bdrms * 2 bas * 2-car oversized gar * Liv area w-oversized brick fp * City water * Just 15 mins from majes-tic Red River, Lake Texoma, Lake Ray Robs, & Historic Downtown Gainesville * Add’l acreage available * MLS #11572397 * EVELYN, 940-595-1609
$154,900 * 3-ACRE RANCH READY FOR SERIOUS BUYER...
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FM 455 & Indian Trail, Sanger * “NEW PRICE - WILL SUBDIVIDE” * “ONCE PART OF A MUCH LARGER RANCH, THIS TRACT REMAINS IN THE HANDS OF HEIRS”... Reduced to $13,698 per Ac * Seller will subdivide 365+/- Acres—100+/- Ac w/17-Ac lake, dramatic cliffs, overview of Clear Creek valley, 4-wheeler or horse-back country * Better than Aubrey or Pilot Point * 260+/- Ac .25 mi Clear Creek, 1 mi frontage FM 455 & Indian Trail Rd * Many scenic bldg sites * Pastures, ponds/tanks * The best of North Texas Hill Country * 4 mins to I-35 * MLS #11488365... JOY, 940-367-9157
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1400 Nugent, Bowie * Montague County * Under $50,000 * Huge treed corner lot * 3 bdrms * 1.5 bath * 1-car gar * Brick * 2 living areas * Ceramic tile & carpet * Fresh paint * Great investment or rental * Easy access off Hwy 287, schools, jr college, downtown * Great VA vendee * Financing available * Don’t have to be a veteran * Won’t last long at this $... EVELYN, 940-595-1609
STEAL OF A DEAL... CORP OWNED...
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2301 Highland Park $825,0008 acres of Texas land waiting for you. Zoned NR-4. Currently has an agricultural exemption. In Denton City Limits, off Bonnie Brae for easy access. House and cottage on property and more room to build more! Pine, Oak and Mesquite trees populate the property. Beautiful to ride your horses on, come take a look! Call Laura Mauelshagen 940.300.8997
7605 Sunburst Trail $154,900Very nice one-story 4 bedroom, 2 living areas, 2 dining areas, 2 baths, separate utility room, 2-car garage, brick home in great area of Denton. Great floor plan with high ceilings, skylight in kitchen, walk-in pantry, split bedrooms, separate shower in MBR, walk-in closets, patio, large backyard with wood fence. Seller plans to replace carpet and paint interior with acceptable offer. Jack Ragsdale 972-989-2716.
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2009 Benjamin Drive $105,000Very nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage brick home with high ceilings in great area of Sanger. Separate MBR suite with garden tub, separate shower and two walk-in closets. Brick wood-burningfireplace with gas starter in living area, bay windows in din-ing area. Large kitchen, covered patio, fenced backyard with large storage building. Very nice home. Call Jack Ragsdale 972.989.2716.
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940-891-3229denton.ebby.com
3201 Teasley Lane, Suite 601Denton, TX
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000 Rector Road $84,900Very nice 5.531 Acre Dream Home-Ranch Building Site with Water at Rector. Beautiful Home-Ranch properties. Call Jack Ragsdale 972.989.2716.
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945 County Road 4371 $294,900 Incredibly beautiful custom home which sits perfectly on 2 fenced acres. The grand entryway greets you with 14-ft ceilings and custom tile work. Crown molding & 10-ft ceilings throughout the rest of the home continue the luxurious design. French doors open to the study with built-in oak desk, bookshelves & scraped wood floors. Kitchen features rock & brick design with stainless appliances. Open concept floor plan with large covered back patio. Julie Downe 817-239-2390, Jamie Miller 817-505-6886.
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2901 Santa Monica $293,900First time ever on market. Superior construction on 1.6 acres Tuscan-style home, stucco-like exterior with red tile roof. Ample rooms with parquet flooring. Sought-after Montecito neighborhood. 1.607-acre lot. Unique opportunity to own classic Denton home. Some handicapped modifications. Patrice Easley 817-797-1449.
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4408 Sonoma Court $139,900Wow, look at this oversized, terraced yard with lush garden, fruit trees and lots of room for backyard entertaining. Main liv-ing downstairs with lovely formal areas, pretty tiled fireplace, and eat-in kitchen. Upstairs has 2 full baths, all bedrooms, and convenient utility room. Other amenities include tiled entry, ceramic tile in kitchen and baths, upgraded light fixtures, yard backs up to greenbelt for privacy and replaced roof. Sheila Cole 940.891.3229.
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625 W. Talon Drive $361,900Fantastic, one-of-a-kind, luxury custom-built Newmark home with 4 bed-rooms, 3.5 baths, 4 living areas, huge kitchen with everything. Huge media room, study and 3-car oversized rear entry garage, large corner lot. Energy Star certified plus radiant barrier and sun screens. Perimeter CCTV security cameras, whole house surge protector, and thermostat can be monitored off site. 6 zone audio, zoned HVAC, 4 TVs, 2 refrigerators, custom secure entry. Jack Ragsdale 972-989-2716.
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2905 Oakshire Street $128,000Totally updated home with designer colors. Upgrades galore to include wood floors, tile, and very private backyard. Open floorplan with split bedrooms. Move-in ready! Shawn Strodoski 469-233-0641
DENTON
3517 Falcon Court $689,900Fantastic quality custom-built, energy-efficient home in prestigious Shadow Brook Place. 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3 large living areas, 2 dining areas plus 2 large breakfast bars, huge kitchen with the serious chef in mind. 3 fireplaces. Quality granite countertops throughout home. Large oversized 3-car garage with a shop. The 3rd living area includes top-of-line spa, fireplace, and 2nd kitchen area if needed. A MUST-SEE HOME - One of a Kind…Jack Ragsdale 972-989-2716. Sherry Harris-Bryant 936-336-0895.
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1737 Clarendon Drive $129,000Recently updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath, large living with fireplace, 2 dining, 2-car rear entry garage and fenced yard. Recent updates include paint, carpet in main areas of home,water heater, garage door, garage door opener, etc. Great area, great schools, convenient to everything, and quiet neighborhood. A MOVE-IN READY, MUST-SEE HOME, IT WON’T LAST LONG.... Jack Ragsdale 972-989-2716.
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6724 Mustang Trail $275,000Custom-built, energy-efficient home on 2 beautiful acres - Horses are welcome. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 living, 2 dining, separate utility room, huge kitchen with granite countertops, tile backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, Lots of cabinets and large island. 4th bedroom is part of a sepa-rate living quarters with bath and living area. Oversized 3-car side entry garage. 3rd car garage is extra long with drive-through doors on two sides. Jack Ragsdale 972-989-2716.
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5001 Ridgecrest Drive $229,000Amazing Lake views with premier location. 3 LA, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3rd LA could be 5th bedroom - 2nd Master Suite. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwoods, and tile downstairs. Upstairs carpet and roof new as of August 2011. 1 mile from 121, close to Tollway, Frisco, DFW airport. Lake Views, greenbelt and trail access. Walk to Montessori and Leadership Academy. Call Patrice Easley 817.797.1449.
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8905 Harvest Moon $134,0004/2/2 2086 sq ft on cul-de-sac within walking distance to elementary school. Spacious living areas, open eat-in kitchen, family room, formal living & dining areas, oversized fenced backyard. Master has double walk-in closets. Large kitchen pantry. Neighborhood pool, walking trails, parks with playground, sand volleyball court, two basketball courts, picnic and recreation areas. Outstanding value! Jamie Miller 817-505-6886, Julie Downe 817-239-2390.
39 Timbergreen Circle $219,000LOW priced for Forrestridge! Beautiful house with spacious rooms! Living room is 28 feet long with vaulted ceilings. Large covered patio with grill and skylights - great for enter-taining, and don’t forget the wine fridge in the kitchen! Large backyard. Driveway extension perfect for storing your RV or boat. Beautiful study with built-in wood shelving. Just painted. COME TAKE A LOOK! (new pictures coming soon). Laura Mauelshagen 940.300.8997.
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449 Cozy Cove Ct. $339,00025x22 crappie house to spend winter or summer with ac and heat. How relaxing to spend the night on the water, the day sunning on the upper deck or get into your boat just out the door to play on the lake. Large shop 40x18, boat ramp, paved drive and parking. This property has so much to offer. Room to build your dream home. Jamie K. Miller 817-505-6886. Julie Downe 817-239-2390.
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Virginia Williams, ABR, CCIM, CIPS, CRB, CRP, CRS, GRI, LTG, RCC, RRC, SRESCell (940) 391-2379
W.E. “Eddie” Williams, III, BrokerSpecializing in Farms & Ranches,
Acreage, Residential & CommercialCell (940) 368-2043
We know Denton County—its people, its land, its opportunities! Let us put our knowledge & expertise to work for you!
72+ AC-WISE CO HORSE TRAINING FACILITY...
5564 FM 920, BRIDGEPORT * “VIEWS AS ENDLESS AS THE TX SPIRIT”... * $520s * 1 of the few diamonds left intact at this $ in Metroplex * Haven of wildlife * Willow Creek * 2 Ponds/lakes * 3 Wells * Sandy loam * 2,242 + sf Main hse * 3 bdrms * 2.5 bas * Cov verandas * 2,000+sf Wkshop * 3 Loaf Sheds * Horse Walker * Arena * Storm Cellar * Fenced & cross fenced w-pipe & cedar fencing * Awesome sandy soil * MLS #11567041 * VIRGINIA, 940-391-2379
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940-383-2712800-6-Denton (outside of Texas)virginiawilliams.realtor.com
803 FIELDER, VAN ALSTYNE *Secluded Lake Hills Ests * N of 380 * $174,900 * Horses welcome * ‘99 single story * 2,024+ sf * 4 bdrms * 2 bas * 1.5 gar + 24 x 24 concrete slab for xtra parking/workshop * 4th bdrm/study * Cov patio * 2 decks * Sparkling 4’ deep ag pool + sep hot tub * Gardens * Stunning sunrises & sunsets * MLS #11635330... VIRGINIA, 940-391-2379
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13195 BURNS BRANCH ROAD, KRUM * “ABSOLUTELY THE BEST KEPT SECRET”... Secluded in the western part of Denton Co. * Stunning 3 bdrms * 2.5 baths * 2-car garage * Brick, rock/stone, & wood ext ranch house * Fantastic family rm w/vault clngs, fabulous stone FP * Kit w/ss appls, custom cabs, b’fast bar * Breathtaking vistas from expansive cov back patio & cov front porch * Clean air, colorful sunrises & sunsets, quiet evenings, moonlight, & endless star gazing will also con-vey * MLS #11563467 * $260’s * EDDIE, 940-368-2043
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“TEXAS LAKEFRONT PROP IS IN LIMITED SUPPLY”... * 2-story * 4 bdrms * 3 baths * Partially air conditioned 3-car garage * Metal roof * All major rooms overlook lake * Master w/balcony, jet tub, coffee bar * 2 verandas * Greenhouse * Gardens * Serene & private * Awesome lake living at its finest * Who could ask for more? * MLS #11652370 * VIRGINIA, 940-391-2379
1.28-AC LAKEFRONT PROPERTY...3,534+ SF
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10169 FM 455, PILOT POINT * $519,900 * Horse
Country, USA * Great for commercial and/or horse
property * Built 2007 * 2,500+ sf home * 3-2 1400 sf
wraparound porches * Stained concrete floors, ss
appls * Refrigerator remains * Well * Price Reduced.
Seller will look at all offers. * 1 Mile from Lake Ray
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545 FM 1306, GAINESVILLE * PICTURESQUE NORTH TX HILL COUNTRY MANOR... $88 per sf * $329,000 * Main hse—4 bdrms * 2.5 baths * 2+ car gar+1 carpt * Liv w-stone wbfp * Fam rm * Game rm/4th bdrm * Office * Isl kit w-granite cntrtops, knotty alder custom cabs, blt-in china, SS appls * Crown mold * Hd-scraped maple wd flrs * Util rm w-Eng stain glass wndws * Master wing w-jet tub * 4 zones * Guest qtrs/man cave w-liv, bdrm, ba * 3-stall barn * Well * No city taxes * No HOA * Make an offer! * MLS #11592982... VIRGINIA, 940-391-2379
2.99+ AC COUNTRY ESTATE...
SHERMAN DRIVE WEST, LOTS 5, 6, 7 & 8, AUBREY, TX... MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF .249 to .294-Ac PRIVATE BLDG SITES... Loc on FM 428 just on the town’s edge * Abutting up to Million $ Horse Farms * All city utils available * Buy 1 @ $20,000 or All 4 @ $60,000 (Saving you $20,000) * Zoned SF-75 * No HOA * Could possibly be zoned Commercial or Multi-Family * No other city lots available at this price * MLS #11625761... VIRGINIA, 940-391-2379
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ULTIMATE COUNTRY LIVING WITHIN AUBREY CITY LIMITS...
401 W. CALIFORNIA, GAINESVILLE * REDUCED $100,000... EXCELLENT COMMERCIAL LOC ON CALIFORNIA & WEAVER * G’ville’s major dynamic “Restaurant Row” traffic corridor * Exceptional dev area performance * Extraordinary visibility * Great access off I-35N * Minutes from historic downtown, NCT College, WinStar Casino * Former car lot * Main w/3 offices, bath, stg * Sep detail-office * Only $149,900 * Seller motivated * MLS #11651421 * VIRGINIA, 940-391-2379
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BOWIE:* 1400 Nugent St.
GAINESVILLE:* 5237 FM 3164, 35-Ac Ranch Facility
KELLER:* 4125 Bedington* 9733 Birdville* 817 Gentle Wind Drive
SANGER:* 816 Marshall Street* 8385 Sam Bass Road
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Serving Denton Over 40 Years1800 N. Carroll Blvd., Ste. F, Denton, TX 76201
www.jimmybrownrealtor.com 940-566-1515 [email protected]
BernieKayBrown Ernest Briggs TerryRoberts RonnieRoberts
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BernieKayBrown Ernest Briggs TerryRoberts RonnieRoberts
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WHAT A BUY!!!Take a look at this exceptionally maintained beauty! Theopen floorplan offers a living area with fireplace, a diningarea, a great kitchen with island, a nice utility room, and ahalf bath downstairs. Extensive windows allow mom towork in the liv/din/kit while watching the children in thefenced backyard on the elaborate playground equipmentthat stays with the property. The upper story has three bed-rooms and two baths. All on a corner lot. $121,500.
FABULOUS!!!You will fall in love with this absolutely gorgeous andimmaculately maintained model home in Aubrey. The spa-cious living area w/fireplace and formal din alcove adjoinsa kitchen/brkfst area with beautiful cabinetry, rolling island,fabulous tile work on countertops, backsplash & floors, +SS appliances, all overlooking a screened porch & whitepicket fenced backyard. Could be 3 bedrms + study or 4bdrms. $169,500. This is a must see!!!
TOM & JOE’S CAFETom & Joe’s Cafe, a landmark in Denton for many years,known for its fine home cooking, is now available for sale.A nice corner lot with good exposure, it is a great locationfor another restaurant or other commercial business. Ifyou’re interested in starting a business or moving an exist-ing business, this might be the place you’re looking for.$159,000
Ronnie RobertsBernie Kay Brown Ernest Briggs Terry Roberts
A GREAT BUY!!! Back on the market. Buyer couldn’t qualify for loan. Lovely3-2-2 with split bedrooms. Open floorplan with vaulted ceil-ings, living area with corner fireplace, opening into kitchenwith bar and sunny breakfast nook, and great backyardviews. Formal dining room could be a study, music or sit-ting room. Large master bedroom, fenced yard, patio, andstorage building. A great buy at $121,500.
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940-382-1502
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By Marilyn Kennedy MeliaCTW Features
Whether it’s a New England clapboard Colonial, aPrairie-style on the Plains or a Southwestern stucco,people describe a home in the same terms: by color.
It’s the “yellow house on the corner” or the “graytwo-story in the middle of the block.” The conditionand color of the exterior give a home its identity andalso account for much of its curb appeal, says SusanPowell, owner of InFocus Design, a Crete, Ill., firmthat stages homes for sellers.
Invariably, says Powell, she advises clients to fresh-en their look with a coat of paint. Indeed, exteriorpaint has the “huge bang for the buck” because it sodramatically impacts a home’s look, contends ErikaWoelfel, director of color for Behr.
Home sellers may be able to brush off the dol-drums of the housing market by dipping into a canand getting a fresh start. Paint isn’t simply decora-tive. It shelters the underlying surface from the ele-ments.
Not just sellers, but any owner who loves his homewill want to protect it with a good coat. Here, a“primer” on some recent trends and advances to getyou started on what could be your most significanthome improvement.
CCoolloorr TTrreennddssA good exterior paint job should last 15 years or
more, Woelfel says. While there are cycles of fashion-able colors for interiors, exterior and building prod-uct trends stretch over longer periods, says DebbieZimmer, director of the Paint Quality Institute, adivision of the Dow Chemical Co.But building trendsand other influences do bring changes to how wecolor our homes.
For instance, homes built within the last 15 yearsare more likely to have part of the façade extendingout, allowing for two main body colors, says LeslieHarrington, director of The Color Association, acolor forecasting group. Roofs have become morecolorful, with deep green and blue shades added to
the traditional grey, black and neutrals, Harringtonexplains.
The old “rule” dictating that a house shouldn’tcontain more than three exterior shades for trim,doors, body and roof, has relaxed. It’s not uncommonto see four different colors on a house, saysHarrington. Multiple colors should be selected care-fully, so they don’t compete or overwhelm one anoth-er. For instance, trim and roof colors might match,with two neutral body colors and a “pop” of accentcolor, perhaps on the door. The house of the future islikely to be smaller, and Mary Lawlor, a color special-ist at Kelly-Moore, thinks “cleaner, lighter neutrals”will be used more often to give stature to homes withslightly shrunken square footage.
JJuuddggmmeenntt CCaallllRegional and architectural differences also are big
color influencers, says Jackie Jordan, director ofcolor marketing for Sherwin-Williams. Rich jeweltones may be appropriate for a restored Victorian,for example, while a Californian Arts & Crafts wouldbe enhanced by dusty hues. But whether you are let-ting the design of your home guide color choice orare experimenting with the color wheel, judgment isrequired to determine the right shades and mix.Think of how your home fits into its entire setting,advises Harrington.
Consider the colors of nearby properties. If thereare two yellow houses on the block, that doesn’tmean yours can’t be, too, says Harrington. But a sub-tler or bolder shade of yellow could set your homeapart while still blending well with theneighbors.Landscape is another important consider-ation. Dark green foliage, for example, may allow forthe use of brighter hues than would a colorful borderof blooming plants.
Tote home paint samples to study. Before commit-ting to a color, purchase a small can; some paintcompanies offer special sample sizes. “In an incon-spicuous area, paint about a two-foot square,” sug-gests Woelfel. “Look at it in all light – morning, after-noon and evening and see if it appeals to you.”
RReecceenntt IInnnnoovvaattiioonnssMany people – even professional painters and
home builders -- don’t realize that virtually everyexterior surface of a house can be painted, says
Zimmer. Painting siding, wood composite and othermaterials can freshen the look and protect surfaces.A coating that’s appropriate for stucco, for example,has some stretch to minimizes potential hairlinecracks, notes Lawlor.
The best way to identify the appropriate paint fora project, Zimmer says, is to visit a paint or homecenter store and ask for help from a knowledgeablesalesperson.
New paints have been developed to better with-stand certain weather conditions. For instance,Kelly-Moore, which sells in the western U.S., hasdeveloped a paint that can be used in cool mountaintemperatures as low as 35 degrees F, says Lawlor.Resilience paint by Sherwin-Williams can be appliedeven if rain is imminent, says Steve Revnew, vicepresident of product development.
FFuunn PPrroojjeeccttssConsumers are bolder than they once were when
it comes to choosing home colors. And a favoriteplace to make a color statement is the front door.
“Your home’s entrance is so important, but if youenter through a garage or a side door you may noteven notice it much,” says Powell. She often advisespainting the door a red, dark green or shade thatcomplements the other exterior colors yet gives avibrant personality to a home.Painting a mailbox orlight fixture the same accent color is another way toinject visual interest, she suggests.
“The smaller the area, the brighter you can go withan accent color,” Woelfel says.“You don’t have to stopwith the house. There are stains for driveways, too.”
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35 OAK FORREST CR. – 5/3.5/3 Great fam-ily Forrestridge home w/beautiful details, large kitchen, lots of living areas, lovely yard w/pool. MLS# 11470773. $320,000
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3249 BENT CREEK – 3/2/2 one owner home in great condition, large great room with wbfp, open kitchen, 2 dining areas, split master, cov-ered porch, nice landscaping, well-built back-yard workshop w/electricity. MLS# 11569435.
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2917 STOCKTON ST. – 4/2/2 like new 3 year old Robbie Hale Home... ready for immedi-ate possession. MLS# 11600336. $139,900
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513 W. WINDSOR – 3/2/2 with formal din-ing. New carpet and vinyl throughout. MLS# 11526424. $125,000
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1438 NICHOLSON ROAD. – Country living in 3 BR, 2 bath home with 11.5 ac. Large covered deck, SS appliances, attic fan, Sears custom doors and double-paned windows in 2005, hot water heater in 2010, barn, 40’ airtight storage unit, good fencing, 500 gal. propane tank. Ag exempt with 8 miniature donkeys, stock tank and large cleared area with fire pit for campground along the banks of Clear Creek. Beautiful big trees. 5 min. to Lake Ray Roberts. MLS# 11632649. $249,900
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY• 308 N. Carroll – Denton. Beautiful space; mid-century modern styling; incredibly convenient to all of Denton; ready to move in October of 2011. More than
25 office spaces—can be more if you use cubicles. Has expansive reception area with vaulted ceiling, and large windows; extensive storage, a good floorplan flow for clients and employees, two kitchen-type break areas, restrooms on both floors. Ample parking. $8,000. Call Marla 940-395-0414.
LAND AVAILABLE• 0 CR 410, 102.030 acres, $306,090, Gainesville: Property includes hay meadow, lots of wide open areas, mature trees including native pecan and wild
plum, fenced on 3 sides - front, side and back. This is a fabulous horse property.• 0 0 CR 410, 102.030 acres, $306,090, Gainesville: Property includes 2 ponds, a wet weather creek, mature trees including native pecan and wild plum, and
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905 Skylark ~ DentonMid-century modern home meets California contempo-rary. Large home on beautifully treed lot. Home has 2 living areas, 2 dining areas, spacious bedrooms, master bedroom has private sitting area and private balcony. Kitchen has been updated with tile countertop, tumbled Travertine backsplash, new sink. Wonderful storage throughout this home. You will feel like you are on vacation in your own home. $214,500. Call Marla 940-395-0414.
2025 Vintage CircleGorgeous 4 bedroom, 3 and a half bath home on a cul-de-sac in Oakmont. Beautiful curb appeal as you drive up and you are welcomed inside with an open floor plan with wood floors throughout and high ceilings. Home includes 3 living areas, 2 dining areas, wonderful kitchen with walk-in pantry. Home has lots of storage options. Owners are in the process of moving, so please overlook the boxes. Pool table and refrigerator stay with the property. $224,500. Call Marla 940-395-0414.
1451 Trent Road ~ KrumCustom-built country estate on 4 acres, 4.8 miles from intersection of 380 at I35. Hardwood floors, soapstone countertops, stainless steel appliances, high-end cabinetry, walk-in pantry, open concept floorplan, split bedrooms, porte-cochere, media room, exercise room, fourth bedroom has French doors and could be an office, each bedroom has its own bathroom, horses are permitted, quality throughout, move-in ready. $339,500. Call Marla 940-395-0414.
112 McCubin ~ Valley ViewBuilding for sale. Located on the Square of Valley View and close to I-35. Great for anyone wanting to start a restaurant. Appliances also for sale. $199,000. Please call Josh White 940-390-9518 for more information.
2009 Blackjack Rd. ~ AubreyComfortable and cozy farm house with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on 10 acres. Beautiful wood floors! Property includes barn with electric and water and Tack Room. $250,000. Call Marla 940-395-0414.
1100 Laguna ~ DentonGreat 3 bedroom home in established neighborhood. Beautiful hardwood floors and lots of storage make this a wonderful home for the first time homebuyer or for an investment property. $79,000. Call Marla 940-395-0414.
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44 Rolling Hills CircleGorgeous 1 story in highly desired Forrestridge area. Kitchen has double ovens, stainless steel appliances, and ceramic tile, lots of cabinet and countertop space. Beautifully landscaped yard with wood deck. $345,000. Call Marla 940-395-0414.
1516 Carrigan ~ DentonLovely 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on the North side of Denton. Open floorplan with split bedrooms. Vaulted ceilings, wood-look floors in dining room, den, and halls, gorgeous tile in the kitchen. Kitchen has lots of counter-top space and cabinets for storage. Wonderful sunlight throughout home. Lots of great storage. Backyard is large with lots of room to play and-or entertain. $139,500. Call Marla 940-395-0414.
916 Dixon ~ Denton3/2/2 Great home located within close proximity to Loop 288. $117,000. Please call Josh White 940-390-9518 for more information.
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For the individual or family, an energy-efficientbathroom can mean hundreds of dollars in savingseach year – a worthy incentive for any owner orrenter who pays monthly utility bills. But an energyefficient bathroom affects more than a single house-hold – its impact can stretch across a community.
“If people are willing to take that first step, evensomething that is comfortable and simple likereplacing a light bulb in the bathroom, it can lead toa much bigger community impact,” says MichelleVigen, campaign and metrics coordinator for CleanEnergy Resource Teams, a partnership betweennonprofits and the University of Minnesota that pro-motes clean energy across the state. “It’s moreimportant now than ever.” Bathrooms account formore than half of a home’s indoor water consump-tion, with toilets alone accounting for about 30 per-cent. Consequently, each step toward energy efficien-cy matters – even a small one.
According to Amy Matthews, licensed contractorand host of “This New House,” a new show on theDIY Network, energy efficiency is no longer a trendor even just a way to save money – it’s a new outlookand a way to take pride in your home and communi-ty.
“People are getting creative to save money, saveenergy and do something unique to put their ownstamp on their home,” Matthews says. “It is definite-ly a shift in a focus and a very necessary shift for thiscountry.”
Ready to start but not sure where? Start with asimple area: lighting. Matthews says to swap outincandescent bulbs for LEDs or compact fluorescentlight bulbs. She then recommends assessing thethree main areas of water consumption: the shower-head, faucet and toilet. One example is a low-flow
showerhead, which can be purchased at most localhome stores for between $20 and 60. Remove thecurrent head by turning it counterclockwise – turn-ing it the wrong way can cause damage to the show-er that might result in leaking water and trouble-some mold.
Next, move to the sink. The simple addition or
replacement of a low-flow faucet aerator ($4 at alocal hardware store) can make a huge difference insavings. Most modern faucets are equipped for aera-tors; before adding or replacing one, simply checkthe side for its rate of gallons per minute to makesure it is 2.75 or less. Finally, if it will work with yourflush column, purchase a flush converter as a simplefirst step toward an energy efficient toilet. Accordingto Matthews, converters cost less than $30 andenable the toilet to offer two flush options – a lighterflush for liquid waste and a heavier flush for solidwaste.
According to Seth Leitman, editor of “Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audits: 140 Simple Solutionsto Lower Energy Costs, Increase Your Home’sEfficiency, and Save the Environment” (McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics, 2010), insulation is an easyarea to save that’s often overlooked. “If the walls, atticand basement are properly insulated, you will have atight, efficient room that uses energy appropriatelyand effectively,” he says. In the basement, check tomake sure insulation covers all the pipes. If it does-n’t, Leitman suggests buying precut packets of insu-lation specially designed to cover copper wiring.“They only cost $2 and are so easy to use,” he says.Precut packages also are available for other leakyareas like outlets.
Another often-neglected device is the exhaust fan.For switches that turn on the fan with the light auto-matically, Hector Seda, author of “Home RepairThat Pays Off: 150 Ways to Add Value WithoutBreaking the Bank” (Adams Media, 2009), recom-mends having someone separate the activity to indi-vidual switches to avoid using energy for the fanwhen it isn’t needed. To take it a step further, he sug-gests putting the fan on a timer to avoid accidentallyrunning it.
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Even for the reluctant remod-eler, bathroom repairs areinevitable. According to HectorSeda, author of “Home RepairThat Pays Off: 150 Ways to AddValue Without Breaking theBank” (Adams Media, 2009),three main repairs arise fre-quently in the bathroom: thetile, the toilet and the vanity.With this in mind, use therequired repair as an opportu-nity to be energywise with thesesimple tips.
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flooring. “These tiles absorbenergy during the day and emitlight in the evening,” Seda says.The tiles can be placed on bothwalls and floors and help pre-vent excess power usage duringthe evening.
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the most careful homeowner.Rather than replacing parts,consider installing a brand newdual-flush toilet that allows theuser to choose between a lighterflush for liquid waste and heav-ier flush for solid waste.
Energywise Excuses33 VVaanniittyyVanities often become worn,
damaged, out-dated or need tobe removed for other repairprojects. As a result, Seda says itmakes sense to upgrade orreplace what’s currently thererather than fixing or putting itback. When changing out a van-ity, both the sink and faucetshould be new. Then, says Seda,the fun begins. With the largevariety of energy-consciousstyles now available, everyonecan walk away satisfied withstyle, price and long-term sav-ings.
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1409 Angelina Bend Dr. – DentonWow, what an amazing custom home with all NEWfrizet carpet, tile, granite countertops in kitchen &baths, tile backsplash, oven, flat surface cooktop,fans, fixtures, & HVAC in 2010. The light & openfloorplan is perfect for entertaining. Large familyroom, skylights in both bathrooms, vaulted ceilings,sprinkler system, central vacuum & a 9x24-coveredpatio are just a few more of the wonderful featuresoffered in this home. Wait until you see the amazingview of the heavily treed greenbelt from your backyard. $134,900
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Water’s Edge Condominiums – Lake DallasOwnership of a Water’s Edge Condominium is aluxurious way to enjoy living on the shoreline ofLewisville Lake. A private, gated entry leads to themid-rise residences, which are nestled amongsttrees and provide an oasis of peace with city con-veniences nearby. The resort-like communitycomes complete with a swimming pool, clubhouse,fitness room, waterfront deck, undergound privateparking & elevators. 23 units available for purchaseranging from $184,900 to $369,900.
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1005 Barbara St. – DentonCustom new construction home ready for movein. 3/2/2, light & open floor plan, tile in entry,baths, kitchen, breakfast & utility room. Split bed-rooms, walk-in closet in master, large living area,fireplace, open kitchen. Full sod front & back,wood privacy fence, covered back patio. Buy thishome or choose a lot in the subdivision to buildyour dream home. $122,000
3300 Santa Monica Dr. - DentonAbsolutely stunning one-of-a-kind 5/4/2 home you have to seeto truly appreciate. Master & 2nd bedroom downstairs with 3more bedrooms up. 33x16-ft. screened-in patio overlookshuge treed backyard. Spectacular view of huge treed back-yard. 2-car garage w/workshop and a 2-car carport for extraparking. Exterior of home is brick, stone, wood & stucco.Concrete composition roof, PELLA windows, cherry wood cab-inets, limestone countertops, 22-ft. ceilings in living area, fire-place in living & master bedroom, large oak parquet floors,spa-like master bath, tons of storage, intercom system, centralvac, tankless h2o heater, 3-zone ac, upgraded electric are justa few highlights of this home. $559,900.
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750 E Harpole Rd. — Argyle — $1,100,0005 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, 5-car garage with full guest/mother-in-law quarters on 6.2 acres. This home has it all: pool, 4 stall barnw/tack & wash stall, stock pond, covered patio, balcony, wood and pipe & cable fencing, sprinkler system. The amazing floor-plan is perfect for entertaining. Large, light & open rooms, gorgeous wood floors, stunning views from every window. The guestquarters has its own separate entrance & garage. You have to see this property to fully appreciate everything it has to offer.
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1030 Goldeneye Dr. - DentonImmaculate family home in Paloma Creek closeto the community pool & park, schools & shop-ping. The light & open floor plan is highlightedby split bedrooms, large skylight in kitchen,kitchen that overlooks the dining & family room,study w/ built-ins, fans in all rooms and the listjust keeps going. $123,900
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SHADY SHORES 142 Quail Cir. $285,000. 5/3.5/3/Pool/guest house! Recent paint, carpet, roof, tile. Gunite play pool w/spill over spa. Guest house is currently leased.
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ARGYLE 677 Granite Cir.$639,000. 5/4.1/4, little over 9 acres nestled in forest of trees with creek. Extensive improve-ments and additions! Main house has wrap-around porch. 4 balconies.
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LITTLE ELM 1529 Pelican Dr.$179,900. 3/2/3 fabulous Highland w/yard big enough for pool, gardens, play area! Gourmet kitchen w/ granite, SS appliances. Lots of stor-age.
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DENTON 5709 Brookside Dr. $209,900. 4/2/2, single-story backs to neighbor-hood lake. Cedar cov. patio. Split bedrooms, open kitchen to family room. Laminate & tile floors.
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FORT WORTH 1009 Triple Crown Dr.$105,000. 3/2/2, easy access for commute! Cute 1-story w/ open fl oorplan, neutral colors, laminate fl oors in master. Split bedrooms. Washer & Dryer stay with home
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CORINTH 2600 Zachary Dr. $169,800. 4/2.1/2, loads of room at a budget price! Home sits on a curve with the narrow part of yard in front and a huge back yard. 2-story work shop/ storage bldg.
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PONDER 403 Madison Pl.$129,900. 3/2/2, decorator flair! Custom drapes, custom paint, arched openings. Open galley kitchen to brkfst area w/window seat. Gas cook-ing. Backyard deck, side yard cov. patio.
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CORINTH 1620 Shadow Crest Dr. $174,000. 4/2/2, split bedrooms, one story. Is-
land kitchen w/breakfast bar overlooks family room. Hardwood-style laminate in formals & family room. Near greenbelt.
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SANGER 2504 Wichita Trl. $206,000. 4/2/2, split bedroom plan, 1-story, for-mal dining. Large study-library could be used as formal living. Tooled & footed cabinetry in kit. & master bath.
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CORINTH 1712 St. Andrew $204,900. 4/2.1/2, on cul-de-sac lot in Oakmont. Well maintained, 3 living areas, 2 dining areas. The upstairs living area would make a great play area or offi ce.
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DENTON 1212 Ramsey Ct.$229,900. 4/2.1/0, upgraded beauty w/GR, Media, custom sun room on corner lot. Kitchen w/granite, tile back splash, brkfst bar. Master has custom closet.
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DENTON 2102 Oak Tree Dr. $104,900. 3/2/2, super deal in residential neigh-borhood. Convenient to schools, shopping, ma-jor highways. Great 1st home, great investment property!
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DENTON 3904 Chimney Rock$160,000. 4/2/2, community pool! Backs to treed area. Neutral paint and carpet thruout. Formal living can be din-ing, study or GR. Spacious family & kitchen w/wall of windows.Becky Garrison ....................... (972)571-8190
DENTON 2016 Mark Twain Ln.$166,850. 4/2.1/2, large, open family room, nook w/large pantry. 2nd living area, flexible as office. 2-inch blinds throughout.
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It all started when indoorelements such as high-endkitchen appliances, area rugsand upholstered furniturewere brought to the outdoors.
Then, backyards weredivided into “zones” for spe-cific activities, such as grilling
or stargazing.Popular for several years
now, the concept of outdoorliving spaces has progressedin stages, and the end result isthat interior layout principlesare guiding landscape design,such that “the great outdoors”now resembles a series ofcozy, well-appointed rooms,
each with a sense of enclo-sure.
The latest progression isthe outdoor hallway, alongwith other transitional spacesthat are akin to foyers andlandings.
Inasmuch as today’s back-yards are laid out like homeinteriors, the need to connect
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“One way is to line every-thing up with doorways inbetween. Another way is tolink them up by means of ahallway.”
As with indoor rooms, out-door rooms, or zones, “havedifferent characteristics andpurposes,” Messervy says. “Thehallway is what links themtogether and creates continu-ity.”
Inside, a hallway may con-nect dissimilar rooms withcommon trim work or floor-ing.
Outside, “It’s also importantto have some kind of bindingelement,” says landscapedesigner Jeff Hutton, ofEarthworks Landscaping,Tolland, Conn. “If you use aflagstone walkway, try intro-ducing the same material in abench in one of the outdoorrooms.”
Hallways help ease the tran-sition between “zones withtotally different sizes andmoods, like going from a con-templative space into a com-munal space,” he adds.
In essence, then, outdoorhallways serve the same pur-poses as indoor ones. “It's justthat you’re using more naturalmaterials” in their construc-tion, Messervy says.
Boxwood hedges and nar-row, upright junipers are idealfor “walling in” an outdoorhallway, and arbors and trellis-es go a step further by allowingfor the outdoor equivalent of aceiling, which Hutton says isimportant for proportion andscale.
“Sometimes, the yard lookshuge compared with thehouse. It helps to walk out intoa cozy space and then transi-tion through an outdoor hall-way into a more open space,”such as a lush expanse of lawnor a spacious pool, Hutton
says. “Having a roof scaleseverything down around it.”
Climbing roses andhydrangeas will make for acolorful, enclosed hallway, andwisteria in particular “willaggressively cover a trellis anddrape down to form a thickceiling and walls,” Hutton says.
When planning an outdoorhallway, remember it shouldserve as a “pausing place,”Messervy says.
Although we tend to thinkof indoor hallways as a meansof getting from Point A toPoint B, generally an effort ismade to provide opportunitiesto pause, as least with our eyes,to admire a family photo, apainting or a vase on arecessed shelf.
Outdoor hallways alsoshould give cause to pause, shesays. Be they meandering orstraight, hallways should havepoints of interest, such as astatue, a birdbath, a Japaneselantern or a rose bush. “Theseare not destinations but aremeant to encourage people tocontinue along to see what'snext,” Messervy says.
In that regard, outdoor hall-ways are just a new spin on anage-old landscaping principle.“Landscape design basicallycomes down to two things -paths and places,” Messervysays. “The path is a journeythat you choreograph withexperiences to enjoy along theway to a place. You need apoint of departure, like a gate-way or portal, that marks thebeginning of the journey.”
For his part, Hutton wishesmore thought was given to theback door as a point of depar-ture.
Generally, “The transitionfrom house to yard is nevereven considered. People throwdecks or patios on as awkwardappendages to the architec-ture,” he says.
With decks “slammed upagainst the back of the house,”the first thing seen is a railing,which makes people feelfenced in, he adds.
“Create a walkway to pushthe deck out into the yard,”Hutton suggests. That way, thedeck is less of a human penand more of a pleasant invita-tion to explore the yard in itsentirety.
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Denton $144,500Inviting front porch welcomes you home. This immaculate home is a must-see offering 2 living areas, one upstairs & one down. The main living opens to kitchen & dining area. The cabinets are upgraded, stainless steel appli-ances, blinds on all the windows, newer paint, updated fixtures & much more! The master suite is large with room for sitting area & opens to second living area & 2 other good-sized bedrooms. Pam Terronez 940-453-3317
Providence Village $162,445Stunning 4/3/2 in the beautiful Providence community w/tons of recreation choices right in the neighborhood! Upgrades include Granite countertops, black appliances, built-in micro-wave, garden tub, and separate shower. The large front porch and landscaped sprinklered yard make this a great deal! Brandon Erwin 940-390-8126
Savannah $137,500Gorgeous 3/2/2 w/formal dining and a study is a must see! Fabulous open, island kitchen includes a huge breakfast bar open to the family area. Master suite features separate shower, garden tub, and walk-in closet. Great community features! Washer/Dryer & Fridge can stay! Wow - priced to sell, so call today! Brandon Erwin 940-390-8126
Denton $187,500This inviting 4/2.5/2 w/wonderful floorplan. Two living and dining areas and a fantastic covered back porch overlooking large back yard. Master suite is down w/ other bedrooms up. Recently replaced carpet and paint. Located in Wynstone at Oakmont. A real must-see! Tim Schoendorf 940-391-1397
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Justin 224,500Beautiful home w/huge landscaped lot featuring an in-ground gunite play pool w/Pebble Tec® & large patio! Hardwood floors in living & dining rooms, open to large island kitchen. Radiant barrier, extra insulation in attic, solar screens, water filtration system w/reverse osmosis, and much, much more! See it today! Pam Terronez 940-453-3317
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Denton $249,000Well-kept 4/3/2 is beautifully undated on a large lot! The backyard is an absolute oasis, complete with a pool, spa and a recently replaced privacy fence. Easy access to Denton’s pre-mier shopping areas and I-35. Truly a must-see home! Leif Jensen 214-435-0909
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Corinth $234,900This beautiful 4/2.5/2 home features fresh paint and carpet! Large gameroom upstairs, very large island kitchen. Study with French doors. Oversized 2.1-car garage. Golf course community in Oakmont. Don’t miss this one! Call Brenda Cordy 937-935-3611
Sanger $349,900Meticulously kept custom w/stone accents thru-out. Hand-scraped wood flooring, beautiful cabinetry, & wood trim around all win-dows and doors. Rock FP, wonderful pool, 14x20 storage w/elec. Wraparound porch—a real must-see home! Call Pam Terronez 940-453-3317
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Barbara Russell,CRB, CRS, GRI
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Mariella Cudd,CRS, GRI, CDRS, SRES
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Jim & Linda McKissack, CRS
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Myra Oliver,CRS, GREEN, GRI
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Homes from the low $300’s. Situatedon rolling hills overlooking scenicUnicorn Lake in south Denton liesthe private gated community of TuscanHills. Tuscan Hills offers incredibleamenities including a communitycenter, pool and fitness center.Enjoy convenient access to I-35,Dallas and Ft. Worth employment,and Market Square at Unicorn Lakefeaturing fine dining, shopping andentertainment. Tuscan Hills is locatedin the highly-rated Denton Indepen-dent School District.
Tuscan Hills
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3671 Tuscan Hills Circle, Denton, TX 76210Directions to Tuscan Hills: From I-35: Go west on State School, then rightinto Unicorn Lakes. Community will be on your left - follow road around the
traffic circle into the guard gate.
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3120 Creekside $359,900Amazing custom-built home with rustic flair all on 2-acre lot! Stamped stained concrete floors in the hall, kitchen, breakfast, and bedrooms. Handscraped wood floor in the familyrm and study. Open floorplan w/split bdrm arrangement plus game rm and or media rm upstairs. Family rm features a stone wood burning fireplace, crown molding, and custom paint and decor. Kitchen w/granite countertops, tile backsplash, gas cook-top in island, walk-in pantry, and custom cabinets. Master bdrm w/brick accent wall, crown molding, and BEAUTIFUL master bath. His-hers van. sunken garden tub, and slate tile shower built for 2 w/dual shower heads. Study, 2nd living area down that can double as 4th bdrm. Gamerm that can double as media rm w/full bath up.
See more photos at www.mlamb.com or call 940-591-0616.
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3 Royal Oaks $299,900Custom home in Forrestridge with a POOL! Wood floors in the entry, formal living, formal dining and kitchen. Beautiful Kitchen w/granite counter tops, island w/griddle-smooth cook top, built-in microwave and trash compactor, built-in desk area, under-counter lights, and breakfast bar looking out to pool. Family room w/built-in entertainment center, granite faced fireplace w/gas logs, vaulted ceilings w/amazing view of pool. Oversized master w/sitting area, master bath w/garden jet tub, sep. tiled shower, linen closet, his-her sinks and oversized vanity. Guest suite down w/walk-in closet and full bath. Upstairs are 2 additional bedrooms both w/walk-in closets, full bath, and game room w/game closet. This is a MUST-SEE!
See more photos at www.mlamb.com or call 940-591-0616.
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5013 Oak Bend $209,500Great home on 1.7 Acres with Trees and a POOL! Large corner lot w/circle drive. Formal living off the entry that can double as a study. Open family room w/floor-to-ceiling stone wb fireplace, Wood Laminate floors, and vaulted ceilings. Kitchen features island, electric cook top, walk-in pantry, and wet bar with pass-thru to living. Breakfast nook w/ceiling fan, and wall of windows that looks out to open patio and treed back yard.
See more photos at www.mlamb.com or call 940-591-0616.
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1139 Bent Oaks $179,900Very versatile open floorplan with tons of UPGRADES thruout. Entry open to formal living and formal dining with crown molding, custom paint and decor, wood floors, and see-thru fireplace to family room. Light bright family room w/skylights and wall of windows, crown molding, and ceiling fan. Updated eat-in kitchen w/tile floors, granite countertops, tile backsplash, custom cabinets, smooth cooktop, built-in microwave plus walk-in pantry. Split bedrooms w/master and 2 additional bedrooms off entry plus one additional bedroom and half bath off kitchen. All bedrooms have nice closet space. Master bath features his-hers sinks, garden tub, separate shower, and large oversized walk-in closet. Dual water heaters, built-in linen closet. Open patio.
See more photos at www.mlamb.com or call 940-591-0616.
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2404 Kariba $179,900Immaculate MUST SEE home with large rooms! Crown molding in formal living and formal dining. The study with 2 walk-in closets and French door can double as 4th bdrm. Light, bright open floorplan with vaulted ceilings. Kitchen with ample cabinet and counter space, walk-in pantry, island, gas cook top, built-in microwave, and breakfast bar all open to family room. Split bdrm arrangement, custom decor in 2nd bdrm, All bdrms with walk-in closets. Beautiful yard on large corner lot! Open patio area with landscaped beds in the front and back yard! This is a one-of-a -kind Custom Paul Taylor Home with tons of SPACE! Perfect home for the growing family or the entertaining family! Come see this home!!
See more photos at www.mlamb.com or call 940-591-0616.
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3929 Kirby Drive $135,000BEAUTIFUL BACKYARD. Great home with large rooms, tile in the entry that opens to living room with fireplace with gas logs all open to kitchen and breakfast area. Ample cabinet and counter space, island, built-in microwave, electric range, breakfast bar. Bedrooms with ceiling fans, Master bathroom with garden tub, separate shower, his-hers sinks, and walk-in closet. Open flagstone patio with landscaped beds, open fence that back to state school. This is a must-see! Great home with tons of space and amazing backyard.
See more photos at www.mlamb.com or call 940-591-0616.
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2329 Northway $104,500CALLING ALL INVESTORS! Great floorplan with large kitchen with ample cabinets and counter space, island, walk-in pantry, and breakfast bar all open to living room. Split bdrm arrangement w/all bdrms with walk-in closets. Living room w/brick wood-burning fireplace and ceiling fan. Extras include linen closet, utility w/built-in shelves, and an open patio area. Seller will give flooring allowance. Ref., washer and dryer are all neg.
See more photos at www.mlamb.com or call 940-591-0616.
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1101 Postwood Drive $205,000Light Bright Open Floorplan... formal living and formal dining w crown molding, vaulted ceilings, all open. Large eat-in kitchen w/tile floors, island w/granite counter top, tile backsplash, breakfast bar, gas cooktop, and built-in microwave, 42-inch uppers, plus ample cabinet and counter space. Kitchen all open to family room with 2 walls of windows open to the backyard. Split bedroom arrangement with the oversize master bedroom behind family room, then you have 3 bedrooms w/walk-in closets and ceiling fans plus an updated full bathroom, all off the entry. Beautiful back yard with an open patio area plus an open deck area under the trees. Come see! Call to schedule your personal showing. See more photos at www.mlamb.com or call 940-591-0616.
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2113 Spur Court $229,000Spacious home with all the storage you will ever need! 5 bdrms, 3 full baths, formal living and formal dining w/crown molding and wood-type floors. Large open eat-in kitchen w/tile backsplash, ample cabinet and counter space, breakfast bar, built-in desk area, gas cooktop, island, and walk-in pantry all open to breakfast area and family room. Oversized master w/built-in bookshelves and window seat. Master bath w/garden tub, his-hers vanities, linen closet, large walk-in closet. 4 bedrooms up all with ceiling fans and walk-in closets plus a large open game room area or 3rd living room space. Bedroom 4 has its own separate full bath. Walk-in attic storage, 25x23 covered patio in backyard, leaded glass front door, 2-inch blinds thruout.
See more photos at www.mlamb.com or call 940-591-0616.
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