Every once in a while, you come across the best of both worlds when looking for a home that checks off every item on your wish list—and some you never even thought of—like a working windmill! This is the luck you’ll run across at 316 Ridgeview Drive in Richardson—sprawling acreage of country living right in the middle of every city convenience.
Built in 1939, the home is situated within Richardson’s iconic and highly sought-after Canyon Creek neighborhood. Exemplary Plano schools and an unbeatable location near shopping, medical, and dining make it a top choice for buyers who are looking for an idyllic place to raise a family. It’s not often that you will find rural living in an urban environment, which makes this a rare opportunity.
The rich history of this 1939 property abounds, from original hardwood flooring, mouldings, and chandeliers to the clawfoot tub and the working well and windmill. Other historic features include detailed built-in bookshelves, a fascinating boiler room-turned-bedroom, phone niches (think of the design possibilities), and a repurposed slate tile porch. Recent renovations seamlessly merge eras past with all of today’s modern conveniences. If a home that comes with a story intrigues you, you shouldn’t miss 316 Ridgeview, as it has been told that this stone ranch on more than 1.25 acres is the first home that kicked off Canyon Creek’s strong presence in Richardson.
A perfectly manicured lawn and a stately exterior create a strong first impression. Enter through the tall double doors into the formal areas where a glamorous winding staircase and floor-to-ceiling window greet you. Natural light spills into the first floor and bounces off the rich, hardwood floors that are original to the home and meticulously preserved. This house was designed for the ultimate in family living with 5,951 square feet, six bedrooms, and 6.1 baths. The oversized gourmet kitchen has two built-in refrigerator-freezers, a JennAir professional six-burner gas cooktop with a double oven, loads of cabinetry and storage, an oversized island, and a wet bar with a wine fridge. The white kitchen, accented by Austin stone and wood beams, looks out to the backyard pool and accesses a casual dining area that features a wall of windows, offering bright, cheerful morning breakfast views. The expansive primary suite has its own living area, a large balcony, and a spa-like bath with a rain shower and soaking tub. A study with custom built-ins is also downstairs. All secondary bedrooms are decorated in a soft, soothing palette and have adjoining baths.
Outside is where you’ll get any party started. It is truly an urban oasis with a resort-style pool featuring a flagstone beach and a relaxing spa. Lounge around the 40-foot subsurface pool bench or under one of two covered patios. These patios are perfect for morning coffee or an evening cookout. Enjoy the shade of large trees, or perfect your horticulture skills in the greenhouse. Improve your game on the chip-and-putt golf course. From kids’ birthday parties to holiday get-togethers and summer barbecues–any type of gathering you can imagine, there’s space for it here.
This traditional estate-like home in a prime location is listed at $2,595,000 by Cindy O’Gorman and Ellen Meyers with Ebby Halliday, REALTORS®. Take a tour of the home and start your move at ebby.com.
Cindy O’Gorman
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Cindy O’Gorman is ranked in the top 1% of real estate agents nationally and has been Ebby Halliday’s Company-Wide Top Producer for over 28 years. She began her career in real estate 30 years ago and has been ranked in the top half of the top 1% of agents in the nation and is ranked No. 9 in Texas and No. 153 nationwide under the Top 200 Teams by Sales Volume by Lore Magazine, a product of The Wall Street Journal. This publication lists the top 1,000 real estate professionals at the end of each year; O’Gorman has been in the top 200 since 2006. The O’Gorman Group closed over $130 million in home sales in 2018 alone. O’Gorman specializes in customer service, which is why she prides herself in using the group concept. By providing her clients with a team of specialists, she can guarantee the personal attention they deserve and the results they can expect.
