Your Expert Guide

Rivercrest: Prestige meets family-friendliness in a storied neighborhood

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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For Megan and Raleigh Green, the best part about living in Rivercrest is living near friends. “Watching our kids grow up together, playing in the front yard, walking our dogs, watching out for each other and our homes… it feels like Leave It to Beaver, and it just doesn't get any better than this neighborhood,” they say.

Raleigh Green was born and raised in Rivercrest and now serves as president of its Monticello Neighborhood Association, tirelessly working to make sure the coveted ZIP code maintains its prestige, character, and grandeur. This includes ensuring that the concerns and expectations of its tight-knit community of residents are heard and implemented.

“It’s an esteemed community that thrives on its deep-rooted history and strong collective identity, embodying confidence, timeless elegance, and sophistication,” he says.

He and wife Megan share a passion for helping people find their perfect home here, whether it’s a renovated classic or a modern, new build. In addition to Rivercrest's upscale, family-friendly spirit, they find that their clients love its tree-lined streets and great walkability, plus and the fact that it’s close to everything Fort Worth has to offer, including shopping, dining, culture, arts, and outdoor activities.

The Greens offered up a few of their personal favorites about life in Rivercrest. Here's their guide to the area:

Where to eat & drink
The Greens go-to list for every type of meal of the day includes:

Breakfast/brunch: Montgomery Street Café, Daybreak Café & Grill, and Café Modern (at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth)
Coffee: Avoca Coffee, Fort Worth Coffee Co., and Roy Pope Grocery
Wine and girls' night: Winslow's Wine Café, Olivella's, and Gemelle
Date night: Paris 7^th Restaurant Français, Clay Pigeon, and Don Artemio
Sushi: Tokyo Café and Hatsuyuki Handroll Bar
Power lunch: F1 Smokehouse, Righteous Foods, and Railhead Smokehouse BBQ
Fort Worth staples: Chimy's, Lucile's, and Kincaid's Hamburgers
Late-night drinks: Michaels Cuisine Restaurant & Bar and Sarah's Place

Where to play
River Crest Country Club is Fort Worth’s oldest, most storied country club and it's located right within walking distance in the neighborhood.

The Greens also love to hit the Trinity Trails, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, or Monticello Park for some time in the fresh air.

For entertainment, including concerts and shows, look no further than Dickies Arena.

What to see
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Kimbell Art Museum, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Casa Mañana, and Will Rogers Memorial Center all top the Greens’ list of must-sees. The Fort Worth Rodeo is another must-attend.

The newly opened Crescent Hotel houses the highly anticipated Canyon Ranch Wellness Club, while new urban retreat Bowie House, from the Auberge Resorts Collection, debuted in December.

Where to live
“Rivercrest features more than 30 remarkably preserved historic homes — some dating back as far as 1893 — along with newly built moderns and multimillion-dollar estates,” say the Greens. “Architectural styles range from Tudor Revival to classic Mediterranean, Craftsman bungalow, and beyond. The awe-inspiring estates are further enhanced by the majestic presence of towering trees, infusing the neighborhood with an undeniable sense of grandeur.”

What’s more, many of the homes overlook the tranquil country club greens. “It’s a great golfing community, and you can always see your neighbors hitting the links,” adds Raleigh. “Just watch out for the golf carts cruising the streets!”

A foremost example of a home in Rivercrest is 4251 Crestline Road. The Greens represented the buyer of this magnificent, Provence-inspired property, located across from the second tee box.

The client is an artist with a strong appreciation for Old World architecture and was drawn to the home’s standout architectural features, including the stone courtyard with an 18^th-century fountain, the spacious formal living area with its 32-foot ceilings, and the 2,400-bottle wine room that's adorned with ancient Jerusalem stone.

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Agents Megan and Raleigh Green.

Megan and Raleigh Green work and play in Rivercrest. For more information on buying and selling a home in the area, click here, email mgreen@briggsfreeman.com or rgreen@briggsfreeman.com, or call 214-208-7417.

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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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