After 10 years of covering Fort Worth real estate, I know that if a house looks familiar, I’ve probably covered it before. However, 2336 Medford Court is a special case. Just over three years it was for sale at the markdown price of $206 per square foot. Then I described it as “a well-priced time capsule packed with potential.” Translation: Nothing has been done to this place since 1965, and most of it needs to be undone.
Alright, I’ll start with my nit to pick. I miss the original masonry, which in my opinion, contributed to the Tudor ambience. I normally favor restoring original windows, but I will admit that the costly window package is an eye-catching upgrade.
Step inside and it’s all non-stop good news. No one loves a before/after than I do, especially when it is pulled off with such aplomb and panache. Mind you, this is Park Hill — the home of pleasing proportion and bespoke decorative detail. The alabaster hall light and Art Deco console table perfectly suit the 1929 build.
Before
Three years ago, I observed that a large chunk of what was wrong with this house was the wall-to-wall carpet, which nevertheless protected the hardwood floors for half a century. The elegant, low-slung sectional highlights the room’s proportions. The chimney piece has been smartly upgraded.
After
Before
The only relic remaining from the previous dining room, spot it? Right. The chandelier. Other than that nostalgic nod, everything else is chicly au courant.
After
The most outrageous “before” case we’ve ever seen
Regular readers will no doubt remember this kitchen, a case of once seen, can’t be unseen. And seriously, who ever entertained the idea that shag carpet was a practical choice for a kitchen floor? Well, the after speaks for itself. The carpet has been replaced by a stunning herringbone-patterned hardwood floor. The sad electric range has been replaced by a stunning Aga cooker with a custom hood.
All four bedrooms are on the second floor. The baths are so unrecognizable that I was unable to do before after pics but the standards of the smashing kitchen are upheld upstairs.
Three years ago, I thought the cellar was a bit of a poser which I was loath to sort. Voilà sorted. The basement apparently runs the length of the house and has been completely reworked. Even the funky fenestration has been addressed.
There was formerly a poorly conceived solarium in this space, now reclaimed as a beautiful terrace.
John Zimmerman of Compass Real Estate has listed 2336 Medford Court E at $3.199 million.