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Dallas, US
Designed by Charles S. Dilbeck, this home retains the architectural detail that defines his work in Dallas. Here, one sees both the inspiration of an English cottage and Dilbeck’s embrace of Texas indigenous architecture, expressed through a series of front porches that shape the approach to the house. At 4676 Lorraine Avenue, stone steps and half-columns lead directly to the front door. The home is arranged along the length of the lot, allowing sunlight to enter from two directions and bringing light into the main rooms throughout the day. Clad in irregularly cut stone, the house is defined by adjacent rectangular and cylindrical chimneys. A mature live oak frames the Lorraine façade, while a Japanese maple softens the front garden and sets the architecture within its landscape. The living room reflects Dilbeck’s ability to create the scale of an estate home within a Highland Park residence. A massive stone fireplace, trimmed with dental molding and set on a tiered semi-circular hearth, defines the room. A flat beam ceiling and diagonal wood planks above the fireplace reinforce the architectural character of the space. Bookshelves, cabinetry, and an ornately carved passageway lead toward the front door, where Dilbeck-designed metalwork is found. Diamond-pane leaded glass windows in the dining room look to the front garden, and a double passageway connects the dining room to the living room and entry. Hardwood floors extend through these spaces. Between the dining room and kitchen, Dilbeck’s characteristic breakfast nook remains in place. The kitchen retains its original cabinetry. A studio off the living room, with stone walls and tile floors, overlooks the rear garden. Recognized by Preservation Park Cities with a Historic Home plaque, this residence reflects the architectural significance that distinguishes Dilbeck’s work in Highland Park, University Park, and Dallas.
Courtesy Of: Douglas Newby & Associates
Feature Highlights
- Dining Room
- Family Room
- Fireplace
- Wood Floor
- Tile Floor
General Features
- Style:
- Traditional
- Garage:
- Circular Driveway,Garage,Garage Faces Front,Garage Single Door
Public Schools
- School District:
- Dallas ISD
- Elementary School:
- Maplelawn
- Middle School:
- Rusk
- High School:
- North Dallas
Interior Features
- Baths Full:
- 2
- Beds Total:
- 2
- Room Count:
- 8
- Fireplace Features:
- Gas Starter,Living Room,Stone
- Fireplaces Total:
- 1
- Flooring:
- Tile,Wood
- Number Of Living Areas:
- 2
- Heating:
- Central
- Interior Features:
- Built-in Features,Eat-in Kitchen,Tile Counters,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Number Of Dining Areas:
- 2
Exterior Features and Amenities
- Lot Size Source:
- Public Records
- Subdivision Name:
- Highland Park
- Roof:
- Slate
- Parking Features:
- Circular Driveway,Garage,Garage Faces Front,Garage Single Door
- Lot Size Units:
- Acres
- Architectural Style:
- Traditional
- Lot Size Area:
- 0.2010
- Exterior Features:
- Private Yard
- Fencing:
- Wood
- Lot Features:
- Corner Lot,Landscaped,Many Trees
- Lot Size:
- Less Than .5 Acre (not Zero)
- Lot Size Dimensions:
- 67 x123
Utility Information
- Utilities:
- City Sewer,City Water
Financial
- Tax Legal Description:
- HIGHLAND PARK BLK 160 LT 29
- Transaction Type:
- For Sale
- Unexempt Taxes:
- $30,485.00
Other Features
- Garage Width:
- 11
- Parcel Number:
- 60084501600290000
- Garage Length:
- 20
- Possession:
- Negotiable
- Security Features:
- Burglar,Security System
- Structural Style:
- Single Detached
- Construction Materials:
- Frame,Stone Veneer
- Will Subdivide:
- No
- Year Built Details:
- Preowned
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