1. GREAT Curb Appeal !
2. 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 2-car Rear-entry Garage home, 2,217 sq. ft. (TAD), in Shady Oaks Addition
3. Custom home by Hurst custom home builder James A. McCalip, who also built St. Paul United Methodist Church at 852 W. Bedford-Euless Road
4. Home featured in Home Section of Fort Worth newspaper (February 23, 1964) after it was built
5. Lovingly and meticulously cared for by one-owner family
6. No pets ever lived in the house (nor in the yard)
7. Extra-wide 111-foot wide lot (most are 85 feet wide) accommodates 85 ft. 9 ½ in. wide home; over ¼ acre (Block 4 Lot 18, with 17-foot section added from adjacent lot(s), bought from Herman Smith
8. HEB ISD – Donna Park Elementary School, Bedford Junior High School, L.D. Bell High School
9. Very hard Brick (split face / rough textured finish), with Stone accents
10. Solid reinforced concrete retaining Wall anchored far into front yard -- with Stone facing
11. Large Family Room (20 ft. x 16 ½ ft.) with Ash paneling -- with adjoining open 8 x 8 foot Breakfast Area at one end
12. Built-in recessed Ash wood bookcases (11 ft. 4 in.) with shelves -- along wall in Family Room
13. Ash wood cabinets in Kitchen, with built-in spice racks under cabinets
14. Master Suite has bedroom (15 ft. x 13 ft. 1 in.) with lighted ceiling fan, full bath, and walk-in closet
15. Other 3 Bedrooms – (13 ft. x 10 ft. 8 in.), (11 ft. 11 in. x 10 ft. 5 in.), (11 ft. 10 in. x 10 ft. 10 in.)
16. With 4 Bedrooms, one could serve as a home office
17. Wide (9 ft.) 3 sliding Glass doors access to Sunroom from Family Room
18. 2 sliding Glass doors access to Sunroom from Master Suite
19. New Roof and Gutters – July 2022 – impact resistant, highest grade Class 4 impact-resistant (GAF Armor Shield II) for insurance discount, installed by highly-rated David Martin & Son Roofing (5-year transferable warranty to July 1, 2027)
20. Leaf-filtering Gutters – installed in July 2022
21. Automated Sprinkler system in entire yard
22. New Flooring – new Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Planks (LVP) in Kitchen, Family room, and Sunroom; new Carpet with thick ½-inch Pad (6-pound rebond; range is 3- to 8-pound, so 2nd highest) in Dining Room, Living Room, Bedrooms, and hallway
23. New Paint throughout house and garage
24. LED Lighting throughout house
25. 7 Ceiling Fans with Lights (all 4 bedrooms, family room, sunroom, and living area off kitchen)
26. Siding on exterior wood trim -- for low maintenance
27. Air Conditioning (4-ton Lennox, 14 SEER) and Natural Gas Heating system (90,000 BTU Lennox) both newly installed in March 2017 (10-year warranty on new parts and equipment)
28. New 50-gallon Hot Water Heater (installed in November 2022, 6-year warranty); in garage -- prevents water damage inside house
29. Rear entry Oversized Garage (25 ft. x 19 ½ ft.) – large enough for big pickup truck
30. Woodworking/Tool workspace nook (8 ft. 9 in. x 7 ft.) -- off to back right side of Garage 31. Hanging and standing Storage racks in garage
32. Brightly lit garage
33. Garage door opener
34. Large Spacious Turn-around driveway in rear; allows for extra parking also
35. Back yard large enough for Pool
36. Long (32 ft.) covered front porch
37. Front porch at front door is over 6 ½ feet deep -- protects guests from rain
38. 2 large Brick 2-ft. high raised Planter boxes in front of front porch (the one on the left is 11 ½ ft. long x 2 ft. wide, the one on the right is 9 ft. 3 in. long x 2 ft. wide)
39. Utility Room has space for Washer and Dryer -- and also for a full-size standing Freezer
40. Utility Room floor sunk 2 inches -- to protect home from washer leaks/overflows by directing water into garage
41. Large built-in Storage Cabinets in Utility Room – over washer/dryer area
42. Sink in Utility Room
43. Pantry in Utility Room
44. Built-in ironing board and hanging rack in Utility Room 45. Full-wall Brick wood-burning natural gas-fired fireplace, with seating across entire hearth
46. Indoor Brick Planter Box (3 ft. tall x 3 ft. long x 1 ft. 4 in. wide) between Dining & Living Rooms
47. Tall Toilets in both Bathrooms
48. Jetted Bathtub in main Bathroom
49. Terrazzo Entryway (polished marble/quartz/granite composite)
50. Cedar-lined closet in Entryway
51. Sunroom (32 ft. x 6 ft. 7 in.), with lighted ceiling fan, and wall of 9 windows
52. Mature trees -- over 70 feet tall
53. Four outdoor Water Spigots -- 2 in front yard, 2 in back yard
54. Outdoor electric plug in front of house -- to right of the right planter box


Lovingly Maintained One-Owner Home with Exceptional Features and Curb Appeal
This beautifully cared-for one-owner home offers a warm, welcoming presence with a large front porch, charming brick planter boxes, and eye-catching curb appeal. The exterior features durable brick with elegant stone accents and a solid, reinforced concrete retaining wall with stone facing—anchored deep into the front yard for long-lasting stability.
Inside, the spacious family room features rich ash paneling and flows seamlessly into the kitchen, which is outfitted with custom ash wood cabinets and convenient built-in spice racks. Wide sliding glass doors open from both the family room and the primary bedroom into a bright and inviting sunroom—perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
The primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet, and the hall bath features a luxurious jetted tub. The spacious utility room is a dream, offering a sink, cabinetry, pantry space, room for a freezer, a built-in ironing board, and a hanging rack.
Recent Updates (2025):
New waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring and plush carpet with pad
Fresh paint throughout the home and garage
Key Features Include:
Roof and leaf-filtering gutters replaced in July 2022 with top-tier, Class 4 impact-resistant materials
HVAC: 4-ton Lennox system with 14 SEER efficiency, plus gas central heating
Rear-entry oversized garage with workspace, opener, and extra rear parking
Automated sprinkler system for easy lawn care
Siding on exterior wood trim
Spacious backyard for outdoor enjoyment
No pets have ever lived in the home
Fun Facts:
Custom home by home builder James A. McCalip, who also built St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Home was featured in Home Section of Fort Worth newspaper (February 23, 1964) after completion.