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Fancy Fort Worth traditional is just steps from Colonial action

With the Colonial golf tournament (or Dean & Deluca Invitational, to be exact) coming up in May, we couldn't help but notice the regal property at 3201 Avondale St., down the street from where all the action will be.

Listing agent John Zimmerman of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty knows this is an ideal location in one of the best neighborhoods in the city.

"Avondale is one of the most prestigious and desirable streets in Fort Worth," Zimmerman says. "In addition to being so close to Colonial Country Club and its annual PGA golf tournament, it's within walking distance to TCU's football stadium and the nationally ranked Horned Frogs."

Its proximity to world-class museums and downtown Fort Worth doesn't hurt either.

The sprawling, 3,831-square-foot home has a first-floor master that comes complete with large walk-in closets and a full bathroom. There is also a second bedroom on the first floor, which could serve as a guest room or nursery. Two more bedrooms and another three-and-a-half baths finish it all out.

Chocolate hardwoods and plantation shutters provide the stunning design groundwork for nearly any decor choice. Carrera marble countertops in the kitchen give a fresh, updated feel; a wine fridge, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, and walk-in pantry are icing on the cake.

"This home is a timeless classic," Zimmerman says. "Everything was completely remodeled by Doug Brooks in 2010 in a style that is clean, open, and perfect for modern families."

And that's just the inside. The home's large corner lot is showcased with the backyard and its covered porch area. There's also adequate space for a swing set, pool, and doggie play area. That's one big backyard.

There is no garage, but instead three carport spaces, which could be a deal-breaker for those shopping in the price range of this $1,189,000 home.

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3201 Avondale St. is listed for $1,189,000.

Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

3201 Avondale St. is listed for $1,189,000.

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Fort Worth loses one Big Lots store in chain's bankruptcy sale

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Ohio-based national discount chain Big Lots is undergoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and is closing down locations — including one store in Fort Worth.

How many total it will be, they do not yet know. But they've already earmarked approximately 344 store closures, and Fort Worth is among the cities getting hit.

A list released by the chain reveals only one store closing in Fort Worth:

8400 E. Freeway

There is also a store closing in Stephenville, 70 miles southwest of Fort Worth, plus an additional four stores in the Dallas area:

3610 Forest Ln. Dallas
825 W. Centerville Rd. Garland
1322 W. Plano Rd. Richardson
3333 Preston Rd. #700 Frisco

According to a spokesperson, these locations will begin a "20 percent off" everything in the store starting September 13, above and beyond their usual discount prices, and the majority of the stores will close at the end of September.

These are five out of a total of 16 stores slated to close across Texas, including locations in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. Big Lots has 1,389 locations across 48 states, none in Alaska or Hawaii.

If you haven't shopped at a Big Lots, well you're crazy, but you're missing good-quality furniture, household goods, awesome seasonal items, and gourmet foodstuffs, as well as basics like cleaning products and cereal. It's not where you do your regular food shopping, but it is totally where you get limited-edition Cheezit jalapeno-cheese Snap'd crackers.

In a statement, Big Lots' president and CEO Bruce Thorn said that the majority of their stores were profitable, but that they were creating a "more focused footprint."

In a letter to employees, Thorn said the chain could return to profitability in 2025, but would likely be closing more stores as part of the bankruptcy process; and that closures were based on factors such as proximity to other stores, location quality, volume potential, rent/lease obligations, and other operational and financial metrics.

"Our core purpose of helping [our customers] 'Live BIG and Save LOTS' has never been stronger," Thorn said. "As we move through this process, we remain committed to offering extreme bargains, enabling easy shopping in our stores and online, and providing an outstanding customer experience."

Big Lots is currently up for auction, and is working with Nexus Capital Management LP, which has placed a bid to acquire the company.