Near Tokalon Park, the last block of Avalon Avenue is something of a mid-century modern haven. On one side of the street sits famed Dallas architect E.G. Hamilton’s personal home. On the other sits 6879 Avalon Ave., which is currently on the market for almost $2 million.
Designed in 1952 by architect Thomas Scott Dean, the home has been featured in several news articles and on local home tours, notes listing agent Brandon Stewart. The house is classic mid-century modern, with tons of windows, lots of natural light, and a relatively open floor plan.
The exteriors showcase strong horizontal lines and landscaping inspired by the work of Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx. They also give the first hints of the home’s split-level layout, which adds plenty of character, Stewart says. “Anytime you change elevations like that, it’s a move that creates interest and intricacy as opposed to just a straight shotgun.”
Inside, the home keeps up the expected mid-century features, like huge picture windows to the backyard and an emphasis on sightlines. Many of the details here are original, like the cabinetry and the hall bathroom’s retro yellow bathtub and sinks. “Some people might not like that,” Stewart says of the yellow, “but some people love it.” The terrazzo floors, also original, are in great shape for being 72 years old.
The home was most recently belonged to architect John Brooks, who died last year. After Brooks bought the home in the early 2000s, he made several updates, including turfing the yard, adding a generator, and replacing most of the windows. He also renovated the galley kitchen to resemble an airstream trailer and added a plexiglass roof over the front courtyard, then built a front-facing wall to give it more privacy. Stewart calls this courtyard one of the nicest parts of the house.
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