SDallas’ Wythe Avenue is the city’s first Landmark Historic District and conjures up images of stately mansions and grand examples. Italian Renaissance and Neoclassical architecture. But besides the palatial mansions, there are also some quaint houses based in the legendary streets. Located in the suburban area of Peak, 4610 Swiss Avenue is a beautiful example of the Craftsman bungalows that have been built in this historic neighborhood since the early 1900s.
Even better, the house has been lovingly restored to pay tribute to its original owner, Jacob Reichenstein, a leader in Dallas lumber retail and, naturally, who filled his home with only the finest lumber. In the 1930s, Reichenstein worked with architects Marion Foushee and James Cheek, designers of Highland Park Village, to build his family home.Now a historic building) is located on Cedar Springs Road, but in Reichenstein The Dallas real estate business is said to have begun on Swiss Avenue in 1915, and as luck would have it, eventually found its way into the hands of local real estate agent, Kristen Martin.
Michael Group Agent, Martin has a history It’s a case of thoughtful renovation that prioritizes preservation in Dallas’ historic neighborhoods: past renovations include a cottage in Hollywood Heights and a beautiful Victorian home on Worth Street (in the Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District), which were filled with reclaimed materials and antiques found at estate sales in the area.
At 4610 Swiss Avenue, careful attention was paid to highlighting the coffered ceilings, sloped windows, antique pine floors and double French doors that wrap around the porch. Modern touches include a walk-in closet leading off the skylit main suite, designer bathroom, black stainless steel kitchen appliances and floor-to-ceiling kitchen cabinetry, and practical updates like a new foundation, roof, plumbing and HVAC system keep everything running smoothly.
Martin’s noble wish is to save Dallas’ charming historic homes from demolition. “I hate it when people come in and tear them down. There’s so much history and love in these houses,” she once told daltxrealestate.com. “It’s like throwing out grandma. She should be standing there.”
The 2,668-square-foot home, which Martin is listing for $949,999, has four bedrooms and three bathrooms and will host an open house on Saturday, May 25, from 2 to 4 p.m.
