With an enviable location facing Monticello Park, one of Fort Worth’s most exclusive neighborhoods, this 1940 home at 3425 Dorothy Lane has an understated charm that’s hard to resist .
Precise and timeless like a perfectly tailored navy blue suit, Monticello’s mansion employs classic elements such as flanking quines and pilasters, symmetrically placed in a whitewashed stone structure. supporting a simple overdoor pediment.
A deceptively large Monticello house
Like the exterior, which captures the elegance of Connecticut’s “town and country,” the interior is impeccable. The front yard opens onto a semi rustic paneled double L staircase. Impeccably maintained hardwood floors run throughout his ground floor. Given the simplicity of the façade, you might not expect an interior floor plan of over 3,200 square feet. Not grand, but certainly not small.
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has two living areas, both centered around a handsome and practical fireplace. A second, less formal living area has a smart little wet bar. The layout of part of the ground floor living area is revealed, leading to a less formal living room with access to the kitchen in the back.
Also on the first floor is a study with lots of shelving and storage areas perfect for work from home buyers. Imagine this room with ebony paneling and a deeply saturated ceiling color. This room can also be converted into what may first be used as a formal dining room.
The kitchen features a professional 48-inch gas hob, double ovens, and a built-in microwave. The kitchen opens onto an attractive dining area with built-in cabinets.
The primary suite is located on the ground floor. It has two large closets, a sitting area and a large private bathroom. A simple tiled bathroom has a long tub, shower cubicle, double sinks and a flush toilet.
The remaining two bedrooms are located on the second floor. Both are spacious spaces with large closets.
There are two green areas including a private side courtyard. There is a 2 car garage on the side. The lovely 4-acre Monticello Park is across the street and has a dog park, playground and tennis courts.
Pam Ball of Williams Trew Real Estate has priced 3425 Dorothy Lane at $1.05 million..
