10523 Steinbeck Court in Irving, TX

NEW CONSTRUCTION, 2364 SQFT. 3 BR TOWNHOME WITH GREAT FINISH OUT! STUDY WITH FRENCH DOORS DOWN. WALL OF WINDOWS BRINGS TONS OF LIGHT INTO LIVING, DINING & KITCHEN. GRANITE COUNTERTOPS AND SS APPLIANCES IN KTICHEN. LG. HALF BATH DOWNSTAIRS WITH 2 BATHS UP. A MUST SEE MASTER BATH WITH AN OVERSIZED WALK IN CLOSET! FENCED SIDE PATIO WITH VIEW OF WALKING TRAILS. FULL SIZE LAUNDRY ROOM, 2 CAR GARAGE, WINDOW COVERINGS, WASHER, DRYER & REFRIGERATOR INCD.

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214-679-1779
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Brand new construction townhome for lease in Irving within Coppell ISD.

3 bedrooms, 2 and a half baths, and a study. Townhouse is located on a corner lot with covered porch. Kitchen has brand new stainless steel appliances and granite counters. Double paned windows and radiant barrier make this home energy efficient!

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214-679-1772

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5 bedroom home with sought after schools. Hardwood floors, built-ins, neutral colors.

Large kitchen granite countertops, SS appliances, cooktop with upgraded ventilation system. Kitchen is open to family room. Master suite down with second bedroom & bath also down.

Upgraded trim package, wrought iron spindles, two sets of stairs. Large gameroom & media room. Extended covered patio and 3 car garage.

Great home for a growing family!

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214-679-1772

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4 bedrooms in Panama City for lease. Right on the ocean!

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly into the new Panama City International Airport. Depart Dallas from either Love Field or DFW International.

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214-679-1772
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Located four miles north of Eastport, Maine in Canadian waters.

The island is geographically diverse. There are several protected coves, high bluffs, meadows, a marsh, plus many large and small beaches. The interior of the island is a vast, untouched forest of spruce. There is a great variety of other plant life as well, including blueberry and cranberry bushes, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, and wildflowers.

On the island there is a cedar log home that was built in 1994 with a wharf added in 2001. Ample power is provided by the solar photovoltaic panels on the roof, but if the fog comes in for a several days, there’s the Onan 7.5kw propane generator for backup. Also fueled by gas from the 1,750-gallon liquid propane tank are the refrigerator, tankless hot water heater, clothes dryer, kitchen stove, hot tub water heater (yes, there’s a redwood hot tub) and five wall-venting room heaters.

The house was designed for year-round use, and we have comfortably used the house in every month of the year. There is 120 volt AC power and 12 volt DC power throughout the house. The fresh water well is backed up with a reverse osmosis system delivering almost a gallon of water a minute of crystal-clear water to the 330 gallon storage tanks.

The first floor of the custom cedar-log design from Riverbend Log Homes features a kitchen, dining room, living room, two bedrooms and bath. Upstairs is an open loft overlooking the living area. Total heated inside area on both floors is approximately 1,250 square feet.

• Oak strip flooring downstairs & pine upstairs.
• Double-paned windows.
• Velux skylights.
• Cedar shake roof shingles.
• Full kitchen – refridgerator, range/oven diswasher, disposal.
• Completely furnished home.
• Two large outdoor decks with recessed redwood hot tub & screened porch.
• Telephone service available from either U.S. or Canadian cellular phone providers.
• Broadband internet service available through U.S. (wireless) or Canadian (satellite) providers.
• Includes: two boats with Honda outboards, a Honda ATV, 2 sea kayaks, an Argo amphibious 8-wheel utility vehicle.
• Also a 3+ acre shore lot in protected Head Harbour.

Price has been reduced from $2.2 million to $1.4 million.  Visit the Casco Bay Island website for more photos. 

Be sure to call Brenda Mancil at 214-679-1772 for more information!

Faded flowered wallpaper, a myriad of colored marble, and the surroundings of a historical Spanish palace simply do not belong in the heart of fast-paced Mexico City. That’s what Ezequiel Farca and the homeowners agreed on when they toured this outdated 16,145-square-foot residence in 2008. Already living in the house for ten years, the homeowners had only been using a

fraction of the impressive property because most of the rooms were previously designed and designated for unusable purposes. The tea room remained untouched, and the library lacked a collection of novels, reference books, and poetry.

Over the rapid course of six months, Farca advanced decades to bring this home into the twenty-first century in style, substance, and function. Based in Mexico City, Mexico, Farca is the chief creative and executive officer of EZEQUIELFARCA international design firm. Taking on varied projects, Farca has collaborated with some of Mexico’s most celebrated architects and has designed award-winning furniture pieces and high-profile products in addition to his interior design work. His achievements have been recognized internationally, although the majority of his residential designs appear in Mexico.

Mexico City is the heart of the country and is where this family of two young parents and three children call home. The location contributed volumes to this design, in terms of the flexibility, function, and focus on a productive yet relaxed lifestyle. “They are very active socially and spend much time out and traveling,” says Farca, “so the idea was to facilitate them with the highest quality of life possible. My inspiration is always to provide projects that reflect their own way of living and their potential lifestyle.”

 The family’s main priority was being able to live comfortably within their space and for other people to feel welcomed, as entertaining is a central component of their lifestyle. This required that Farca create a design that could accommodate their varied social circle, provide ample seating, and reflect their relaxed yet contemporary style.

 

  

 To encourage the more modern spaces, Farca juxtaposed leather and silk with the hardwood floors and marble surfaces that run throughout the home.   

 

 But this enormous city house was not simply another downtown high-rise. Located in Virreyes, which Farca describes as one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the city, this home opens up to a nature preserve. So although the energy of the city pulses through these walls, the tranquil setting creates a harmonious balance.

 

Farca blended these spaces and welcomed the natural elements indoors by using certified local woods such as machiche, tzalam, and

walnut hardwood floors. The general color scheme also reflected the environment; he drew solely from the Inspired Cultures color book that he created with paint company Comex and used the neutral tones with purposeful names such as Intrinsic, Luminescent, Cooperative, and Sensory Culture.

 

 Although there are stunning architectural details around every stylish corner, the truly impressive merging of elements is witnessed in the terrace. Seamlessly joining the patio and interior, Farca added wood paneling to the towering walls and ceiling of the glass-enclosed terrace and transformed a previously unused area into a social gathering space. Here, the homeowners and their guests can freely mingle between the indoors and out while being immersed in nature and enjoying the sunset or calming breeze.

 

 “The idea is to integrate spaces many times using the same materials in the floors, making the spaces more open and fresh,” says Farca. “The integration with the outside is very important since the weather in Mexico is very comfortable all year. The clients are very social and like to organize gatherings with family and friends of many ages, so the separation of formality and informality was not a requirement.”

 

 The home expertly and unexpectedly incorporates the outdoors into a sophisticated design that also includes every technology and functional space that this family desired. The three-story home has several living areas, formal dining area, pool, theater room, gym, and spa. In addition to being a fully automated “smart” house, it was upgraded to be eco-friendly.   “It has its own water processing plant, solar panels for heating the water and the pool, and solar-powered batteries, which reduce the consumption of the electricity,” explains Farca.

 

With the unique location of this palatial home, Farca was able to create a stylish retreat that truly reflects a contemporary yet relaxed city design while appreciating nature in a completely functional space. “It was really a dream project,” says Farca. “When you have clients who let you work freely, the compromise with them becomes more than work; you become part of their way of living.” That’s life in a Mexico City palace with all the modern conveniences and no need for a flowered tea room.

 

From: Home By Design September 2010

 

 

615 CR 4880
Fred, TX 77616

1520 sqft. home on 14.47 acres. 2 covered porches, 2 ponds, 2 sheds. Located in Tyler county. Farm animals welcome!

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