Williams Trew presents FTW Neighborhoods Guide: Montserrat 🏡
The time has come, FTW — we’re beginning to wrap up our FTW Neighborhoods Guide (for now, at least) with a visit to the must-see Montserrat neighborhood.
This private estate boasts three living areas, a gym, theater, golf room, outdoor entertainment area (with heated pool + waterslide), and an eight-car garage.
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Need to know
Situated on the southwest edge of FTW, the Montserrat neighborhood boasts striking views (from the 150-foot cliffs) of Mary’s Creek to the west and the downtown skyline to the east. Bonus: A quick hop onto Southwest Loop 820 allows you to travel easily to all parts of the Metroplex.
Two parks: 17-acre Sagrada Park + two-acre Ridgetop Park
The large estate homes are bound by building standards that require landscaping to be constructed to blend with, preserve, and heighten the natural setting.
The recently sold home at 4700 Palencia boasts breathtaking views of the downtown Fort Worth skyline and access to scenic trails along Mary’s Creek.
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Photo provided by Williams Trew Real Estate
Where to live Ready to become Montserrat’s latest resident? Here are a few homes currently on the market via Williams Trew.
Homes around Montserrat reflect French- and English-inspired architectural elements complemented by state-of-the-art amenities (think: theaters, indoor gyms, wine cellars, etc.).
Families in the neighborhood can choose from a number of nearby schools, including:
Tanglewood Elementary School
Waverly Park Elementary School
Leonard Middle School
Western Hills High School
Trinity Valley School
Fort Worth Country Day School
All Saints’ Episcopal School
Can’t miss
Read on to bookmark our recs in the Montserrat neighborhood (think: dining, shopping, outdoors + more) viaWilliams Trew Real Estate.*
Southern Fish Fry | Wednesday, June 14 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth, 4651 W. Freeway, Fort Worth | $70 | Learn how to give your fry batter the perfect crisp in this hands-on demo.
Thursday, June 15
Choir Boy | Thursday, June 15 | 8 p.m. | Tulips Fort Worth, 112 St. Louis Ave., Fort Worth | $18 | The band will perform with SRSQ and Body of Light.
Friday, June 16
“Fly by Night” | Friday, June 16 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St., Arlington | $5-$38 | Catch the opening night of this musical about two charming sisters and a luckless sandwich maker.
Saturday, June 17
Clint Black | Saturday, June 17 | Times vary | Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | $20-$85 | You’ll be toe tappin’ and boot scootin’ across the world’s largest honky-tonk with this country performance.
Sunday, June 18
Father’s Day Goat Yoga | Sunday, June 18 | 10-11 a.m. | Martin House Brewing Company, 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Fort Worth | $20-$32 | Nothing like celebrating dads with a brew and as many kids as you can imagine.
After ten years, the construction project to widen I-35W from I-30 to Eagle Parkway is nearing completion. The improved lanes, express toll roads, and frontage roads are scheduled to open with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, June 20. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Development
Nearly 1,000 single family homes could be coming to northwest Fort Worth. The City Plan Commission will review the application for Cedarbrook, a new 342-acre development by Peloton Land Solutions, in today’s 10 a.m. meeting.
Community
A waiting list is now open for people looking to apply for affordable housing through the city. Fort Worth Housing Solutions currently has 11 apartment complexes with potential openings that can be accessed through a voucher application and a lottery process.
Edu
Results of the annual State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests will be delayed this year. Changes to the test have made it more difficult to grade and verify. STAAR scores will be available online on Wednesday, Aug. 16. High school exam scores will be available on Friday, June 30. (Fort Worth Report)
Shop
Head to the Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel on Thursday, June 15 at 5:30 p.m. for a free Pride-themed Sip and Shop event. Peruse local vendors and snack on happy hour specials before a ticketed screening of “The Birdcage” at 7:30 p.m.
Concert
The Chamber Music Society released its schedule for the seven-concert 2023-2024 season entitled “Blossoming with Classicism.” Running from Saturday, Sept. 23 to Saturday, May 4, 2024, the season includes compositions by Beethoven, Debussy, Mozart, and more. (Fort Worth Report)
From galleries and museums to brewmasters and artisans, discover the arts and culture scene in Greenville, SC. Pro tip: Review the Arts & Culture Guide before your visit.*
Drink
Summer is here, which means so too is aperol spritz season. Enjoy as many as you’d like (without regretting it the next day) when you make yours with Ritual Zero Proof’s aperitif alternative — an alcohol-free take on the Italian classic. Bonus: Use it to make the summery aperitif sour.*
Correction
Whoopsie, we got our purples mixed up yesterday. TCU isn’t playing in the NCAA College World Series on Saturday — that’s LSU. The Horned Frogs will take on the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles on Friday at 1 p.m. in Omaha. Watch it on ESPN.
Holiday
Today is Flag Day
History of the Texas flag
Adopted in 1839, our flag’s history is much older. | Image courtesy of Giphy
If a picture’s worth a thousand words, a flag is a whole textbook.
Our state flag is a record of Texas history that experts read like a secret code. Every part carries some meaning, from hoist to fly end.
Fun fact: Some proposed Texas flags included green (for victory, borrowed from the Mexican flag) and gold.
The hoist
At the hoist end of the Texas flag — that is, the end near the flagstaff — a blue stripe bears the iconic Lone Star.
The current Lone Star flag was adopted in 1839, but the symbol represented Texan unity and independence decades before. The Jane Long Flag flown in 1819 may have been the star’s debut.
The field
Our flag’s field (or background) borrows its parallel stripes from the Republic of Fredonia, representing alliance between Anglo Texan settlers and local Cherokee leaders according to the Texas Historical Society.
Although the Fredonian Rebellion was unsuccessful, it set the stage for the Texas Revolution a decade later.
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History held a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday for the Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater. The renovation is set to be completed next fall, but grab a sneak peek of the LED 8K digital display.
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