Your Expert Guide

Overton Park: A peaceful respite, nestled among the trees in Fort Worth

Agent Michelle Scarborough.

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There are so many great places to live in Fort Worth that it helps to have an expert on your side. The Neighborhood Guide presented by Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty gives you insider access from the agents who live and work there, providing in-the-know info about your possible new community.

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A former teacher for many years, Michelle Scarborough has a gift for nurturing and guiding others. She loves that her current job is the perfect pairing of two of her passions: people and real estate.

Throughout her life, Scarborough has rented, bought, and sold many homes, so she understands the process intrinsically and she utilizes those experiences, coupled with her up-to-date real estate knowledge, to be a strong advocate for her clients.

When it comes to the Overton Park neighborhood, Scarborough loves its many perks, like the character of the older homes and the abundance of mature trees and larger lots.

It also boasts the sought-after Overton Park Elementary School, as well as proximity to several private schools and Fort Worth Country Day, a top-rated JK-12 prep school.

Overton Park is also convenient to Texas Christian University (TCU), Interstate 30, and Chisholm Trail, along with popular restaurants and shopping on Hulen Street.

Scarborough offered up a few of her personal favorites about life in Overton Park. Here's her guide to the area:

Where to eat & drink
Scarborough highlights Fort Worth's newest French restaurant, Le Margot, along with such dining staples as Meso Maya for contemporary Mexican fare, Charleston's for elevated comfort food, all-American favorites at Press Cafe, and Southwestern flavors at The Tavern.

Where to play
The Trinity Trails boast more than 100 miles of walking, running, and biking trails, connected along the way to neighborhood parks.

For those who consider shopping to be their personal playground, The Shops at Clearfork has more than 40 retailers along with 16 food and beverage options for sustenance.

What to see
Scarborough mentions that Overton Park is convenient to the Fort Worth Cultural District, which boasts an impressive collection of museums including the Kimbell Art Museum, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art.

But cheering on the Horned Frogs at a TCU football game in Amon G. Carter Stadium is also a must!

Where to live
“From 1950s- and ’60s-era ranch-style homes to modern beauties, you will find quite the eclectic mix of styles,” says Scarborough. “It’s easier here to have a one-story home or a swimming pool because of the larger lot sizes, and there’s something for every taste and budget, whether buyers want a move-in ready home or a complete fixer-upper.” Prices range from $475,000 to $4.2 million, she advises.

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Michelle Scarborough works and plays in Overton Park. For more information on buying and selling a home in the area, click here, email mscarborough@briggsfreeman.com, or call 682-273-8611.

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Unusual ultra-modern Grapevine ranch is on the market for $7.2 million

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The Willow Wood Horse Farm in Grapevine is on the market for $7.2 million.

A stunning 10-acre property in North Texas that looks like it was made for an ultra modern cowboy family has just hit the market for $7.2 million.

Called the Willow Wood Horse Farm, this one-of-a-kind equestrian paradise is located on West Kimball Avenue in Grapevine, about 30 miles northeast from downtown Fort Worth.

The ranch is an extraordinary combination of elegant and thoughtful modern design paired with all of the practicality required of a fully functioning farm.

According to the listing, which is held by Burgher-Ray Ranch Group and managed by David Burgher and Harlan Ray, the farm includes several fenced pastures, an enclosed and insulated shop storage building with concrete flooring, and a seven-stall horse barn.

A covered and irrigated riding arena is attached to the barn, every stall has its own turnout, and six of the stalls are 12 feet by 12 feet wide, and the seventh is designated as a foaling stall. An additional turnout for grazing is located adjacent to the barn, as well as a training pen.

Willow Wood Horse Farm in Grapevine, ranch for sale The horse barn has seven stalls with individual turnouts.Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

But the focal point of the entire estate is the 4,353-square-foot, three-story primary residence that sits at the highest point of the gently sloped property. The home was custom-designed and completed in 2022, featuring an exterior made of metal cladding, concrete, durable ipe hardwood, and glass.

Upon entering the front door, guests will notice unparalleled views that lead through the home's living areas and into the 3,000-square-foot back deck, past the 80-foot-long saltwater swimming pool, and out toward the pastures.

The chef's kitchen is outfitted with luxurious Gaggenau appliances, such as a steam convection oven, a conventional convection oven, a coffee machine, stove, dishwasher, a separate paneled refrigerator and freezer, and a warming drawer. A half bathroom and full butler's pantry is located to the side of the kitchen, which is equipped with a prep space and a dishwasher.

Additional features of the home include:

Koi ponds located on either side of the main door that welcome guests to the home
An open concept living space that contains the living room, kitchen, and dining rooms
A primary suite with a spacious walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom
Two additional bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
Soft opening/closing doors in all main bedrooms
Dynaudio speakers installed throughout the home
Geo-thermal heating/cooling system

A custom-built metal spiraling staircase connects all three levels of the home. The second floor contains a viewing area with floor-to-ceiling windows and access to the covered porch and rooftop deck. The lower level leads to an "acoustically balanced" underground home theater featuring eight-foot concert walls, Dynaudio speakers, an Ember Audio sound system, a 250-bottle wine cooler, and a powder bathroom. The listing notes that this area could be converted into a storm cellar.

Willow Wood Horse Farm in Grapevine, ranch for sale The underground home theater has an impressive Ember Audio sound system with Dynaudio speakers.Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

A detached three-car garage is located next to the home, which contains one EV charging station and two additional outlets for charging. Discreetly designed solar panels are hidden on top of the garage, which are capable of powering the entire residence.

The horse barn, irrigation system, and stock pond all run off of a water well located on the property, while the primary residence uses city water with a filtration system.

"Situated in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, just minutes from Lake Grapevine, Southlake, and an easy commute to DFW International Airport, this property affords someone the ability to have all the comforts of the city, while living just slightly removed from it all," the listing says.

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The Willow Wood Horse Farm in Grapevine is on the market for $7.2 million.

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