Your Expert Guide

Ridglea Hills: Where vibrant architecture meets serene living

Agent Joseph Romero.

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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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Word of mouth helps boost a neighborhood's reputation, and real estate agent Joseph Romero credits his friends and clients for introducing him to Ridglea Hills.

"I have been working in the neighborhood for seven years," he says. "I love how the topography changes from block to block."

Beautiful homes boasting lush, green, oversized lots and plenty of mature trees, Romero describes the are as charming, friendly, and welcoming.

"The neighborhood caters to everyone," he says. "You're always steps from your local coffee shop, restaurants, and more. And easy highway access means you can get to any part of the city within minutes."

Romero offered up a few of his personal favorites about life in Ridglea Hills. Here's his guide to the area:

Where to eat & drink
"There are a few great spots called Little Lily Sushi, Campisi's for pizza, and The Fitzgerald, plus you can't forget a local Fort Worth staple: The Lunchbox," he says. "For cocktails, there is a great intimate lounge called The Basement Lounge, where elegance meets style topped off with a long list of handcrafted cocktails."

Where to play
"Morris Berney Park is great for relaxing on a beautiful day," Romero offers. "Ridglea Country Club is also terrific for when you want to sit by the pool, take up tennis, or play a game of golf."

What to see
Ridglea Hills is just steps away from Fort Worth's renowned museums, or it's always a treat to drive by the Fuller House, a geometric masterpiece designed by internationally acclaimed Los Angeles architect A. Quincy Jones.

Where to live
"Each home is unique and has its own style," Romero says. "Traditionally, you will see ranch-style homes that are single story and most of the home in the area have oversized lots. These are major selling points to people who are looking for a serene backyard to call home."

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Joseph Romero works and plays in Ridglea Hills. For more information on buying and selling a home in the area, click here, email jromero@briggsfreeman.com, or call 817-606-7175.

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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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