It may not feel like fall yet, but the crisp, fresh air can’t be too far away. In fact, if you buy a home now, we’re sure summer will be long behind you by the time you close. So why not choose a house with a fireside terrace? Whether you’re entertaining guests or relaxing solo – and whether your real estate budget is described as affordable or ambitious – these Dallas properties will provide the perfect atmosphere for enjoying the season ahead.

9807 Redondo Drive, Casa Linda Estates

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Catalog price: $739,000 | Exterior features: Stone patio with built-in fire pit and adjacent pergola | House size: 1,321 square feet; two bedrooms, two full bathrooms

Located in the picturesque East Dallas neighborhood of Casa Linda Estates, this 1940s cottage features a Granbury stone façade and the stone continues onto the rear patio. Extending from a pergola, the patio has a built-in fire pit at its center. Surround the fire pit with chairs and enjoy the crackle of burning wood and the sounds of the stream beside the courtyard.

The house “has been in the family since it was built,” says listing agent Anita Barham of Anita Barham Realty. Three generations have owned and maintained the 1,321-square-foot residence, which was recently gutted and renovated. “It retains the charm of the original construction, such as the original hardwood floors and original doors with period glass knobs, while updating the style for today’s buyer ‘today,’ Barnham notes.

9611 Hill View Drive, Lake Highlands

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Catalog price: $1,250,000 | Exterior features: Covered patio with decorative fire pit, swimming pool | House size: 3,003 square feet; four bedrooms, three full bathrooms

“There are so many features to love about this home,” says Jono Finkenbiner of J. Williams Real Estate Services, who is listing 9611 Hill View Drive in the Pebble Creek neighborhood of Lake Highlands. Relax under a covered poolside patio that features a decorative fire pit with blue fire stones. The seller installed a permanent gas line to the fireplace, so it can be easily used, without the need for propane tanks. Patio curtains can be drawn to block the sun, and the grassy yard includes an outdoor kitchen with a Big Green Egg and Sedona gas grill.

“The relationship between indoors and outdoors is blurred with large sliding glass doors, making it the ultimate entertainment venue,” adds Finkenbiner. “You can relax inside and let things spill out onto the back patio.”

85 Kennington Court, Far North Dallas

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Catalog price: $2,295,000 | Exterior features: Covered patio with gas fireplace, surrounded by foliage | House size: 4,256 square feet; three bedrooms, three full bathrooms and one half bathroom

Built in 2021 by Hawkins-Welwood and updated in 2022, this spacious residence is located in the gated community of Glen Abbey; The Far North Dallas neighborhood backs onto Bent Tree Country Club and White Rock Creek. There’s plenty to enjoy without leaving the house, including the covered patio with a built-in stone fireplace. You can also warm the spacious patio with the outdoor heaters, and the space is equipped with a built-in grill and mosquito misting system. “The courtyard is a true oasis,” says Compass agent Laura McKissack, who is co-listing the house with Mary Monkhouse.

The interior of the home is just as striking, from the bedroom’s hardwood floors and fireplace to the kitchen with high-end appliances. The property also has an automatic generator and an air-conditioned garage.

6816 Wander Place, North Dallas

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Catalog price: $5,950,000 | Exterior features: Lounge area with built-in fireplace, covered terrace with fireplace, outdoor kitchen and pergola in a wooded setting | House size: 6,364 square feet; four bedrooms, five full bathrooms and two half bathrooms

This sprawling house by the creek is located on a tree-lined cul-de-sac, nestled on a 1.03 acre lot. “The answer I hear most often is, ‘Wow, how can this be happening in Dallas?’ “, says listing agent Lucy Johnson of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. Outdoor living spaces include a covered patio with a double-sided built-in gas fireplace; Next to the pool, a stone path leads to a large fire pit with gas lighter. The yard also includes an outdoor kitchen area, a pergola and a grassy dog ​​area. Johnson describes it as “kind of like a Jackson Hole retreat – but no Tetons!” »

The interior features a luxury kitchen, multiple living areas, and an oversized master suite with an attached side room, perfect for a home gym or office. Numerous large windows make the most of the wooded grounds, and fireplaces in the dining room and breakfast area add to the luxury cabin atmosphere.

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