1027 Sarasota CircleDallas, TX 75223Price: $899,000

A rare sense of privacy sets this storybook Tudor apart in coveted Hollywood Heights Santa Monica. With no homes directly across the street, only mature trees and lush greenery, 1027 Sarasota Circle offers an unexpected escape-from-the-city feel in the heart of Dallas. Inside, original hardwood floors and a beautiful stained-glass window preserve the home's timeless character, while the open-concept kitchen and living area create an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining. A second living area offers flexibility as a formal dining room, den or gathering space, and a separate office provides a dedicated place to work from home. The expansive primary suite is a true retreat with gorgeous views and a generous walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and a second full bath plus a dedicated office or could be 4th bedroom complete the home. Outside, the turfed backyard offers low-maintenance outdoor living with an exciting bonus: the sellers have already completed city-permitted plans for a future pool, giving the next owner a head start on creating their ideal backyard. For buyers searching Lakewood Dallas homes for sale, the location is exceptional-walk to White Rock Lake and Tenison Park Golf Course, with Lakewood Shopping Center, Whole Foods, Downtown Dallas and SMU just minutes away. Located in the sought-after White Rock Lake area and zoned to award-winning Lakewood Elementary, this storybook Tudor combines architectural character, natural surroundings and one of East Dallas' most desirable lifestyles.