08.28.2023

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Hot Homes: Be the perfect host with these properties with guest houses

Need more space? Check out this expansive lakehouse on Golf Club Road. | Photos courtesy of Haydon Lain/Great Scott Media

The typical American nuclear family with 2.5 kids and a golden retriever feels like a thing of the past + we think your home should work for you. Whether a grandparent lives with you, you’d like to earn a little rental income, or you love hosting out-of-town friends, a guest house or garage apartment can be a great feature for any property.

Finding that coveted extra space can be a challenge. We’ve got you covered with these six Fort Worth homes with guest houses. Note: These homes are on the market as of Friday, Aug. 25.

7357 Golf Club Dr., Eagle Ridge | 6 BD, 7 BA | $1.2 million
“Perfect for multi-generational living” with a three-bedroom guest house with a flex space and a private garage.

1716 5th Ave., Fairmount | 6 BD, 4 BA | $675,000
The spacious four-bedroom main house is complemented by a two-bedroom detached unit that could be used as a guest house or a tenant suite with its own parking and utilities.

2428 Colonial Pkwy., Colonial | 6 BD, 7 BA | $5.99 million
The five-bedroom, open concept home has a stunning gourmet kitchen, walk-in wet bar, butler’s pantry, and outdoor living with a single-suite guest house that opens onto the pool deck.

5th gif.gif — This charming Monticello cottage has a converted garage in the backyard.
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Photos courtesy of Chicotsky Real Estate Group

3313 5th St., Monticello | 3 BD, 3 BA | $549,900
The Cultural District bungalow has two bedrooms in the main open-plan house + a private suite in the guest house.

Boat Club Road, Eagle Mountain | 12 BD, 11 BA | $5.5 million
The 5.4-acre property overlooking the lake has French-style main, guest, and pool houses that total over 9,300 sqft.

208 Paint Pony Trail N., Tejas Trails | 3 BD, 3 BA | $469,000
The brick ranch-style house has two master suites and a detached garage that was converted into a third bedroom.

Events

Monday, Aug. 28

FLORIGAMIINTHEGARDEN | Monday, Aug. 28-Wednesday, Feb. 14 | Times vary | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth | $12-$14 | Enjoy a new colorful, whimsical + kinetic outdoor sculpture exhibition by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box.

Tuesday, Aug. 29

Silent Book Club | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Hotel Dryce, 3621 Byers Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Kick back with a beverage and dive into your latest read with other bookworms.

Wednesday, Aug. 30

Jonas Brothers | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr., Arlington | $40-$80 | We’re “Burnin’ Up” for this concert by the beloved North Texas boy band.

Thursday, Aug. 31

Stars and Stripes Golf Tournament | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Texas Rangers Golf Club, 701 Brown Blvd., Arlington | Donation | Show your support for local veterans with some friendly competition at this charity tournament.

Friday, Sept. 1

First Fri-YAY | Friday, Sept. 1 | All day | Fort Worth Bike Sharing Stations | Free | Explore the city on wheels with a free bike rental courtesy of Fort Worth Bike Sharing and the Blue Zones Project — use promo code 92020APP.

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Energy Ogre members have saved up to 40% on their energy bills. | Photo via Pexels

Love saving money? Silly question — we all do. If you’re thinking about ways to make more room in your budget, it might be time to rethink how much you’re paying for electricity. (Hint: Nine out of 10 Texans are overpaying.)

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News Notes

Coming Soon

A new brick-and-mortar vintage shop dedicated to antique watches is set to open on Magnolia Avenue on Saturday, Sept. 2. Located next to Grand Cru Wine Bar, The Watch Preserve will buy, sell, and repair vintage timepieces. Founder Nikolaus Libby has been running the business on eBay since 2006.

Closing

Popular Arlington breakfast cafe Skillet N Grill was purchased by Fort Worth’s Dixie House Cafe and will close on Sunday, Oct. 1. The restaurant has been serving customers for over 30 years and will reopen mid-October as the fourth Dixie House Cafe.

Edu

Last week, Fort Worth ISD adopted its lowest property tax rate in 16 years. The new tax rate — set at $1.0624 per $100 valuation, compared to $1.2816 last academic year — is not expected to affect day-to-day operations but could change its debt management. (Fort Worth Report)

Biz

Twenty-eight Tarrant County businesses made the 2023 Inc. 5000 list, which ranks the fastest-growing private companies in the US. Mansfield’s eTrueNorth and Fort Worth’s TimelyCare led the local inclusions at No. 14 and No. 175, respectively. Overall, 482 Texas companies made the list.

Environment

The Texas Trees Foundation is recommending that residents water their trees immediately. With no end to the prolonged heat wave, trees should be prioritized over lawns, which can easily be re-established in a single season. Check out these tips for watering trees.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

While there might not be a store inside the loop yet, its hard not to love H-E-B, particularly when the Texas-based grocery store is diving into a new venture — film. H-E-B released a new series of five mini documentaries detailing Texas wildlife and state parks. Take a peek at “Our Texas, Our Future.”

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