A walk through the lush landscape leads you to the main entry of this 1978 contemporary home. The interior décor has been changed throughout the years but the current owners worked to create a comfortable soft contemporary style fitting of this split level home. Their contractor, Jack von Gillern, also won the NARI national remodeling award for this project. The 2nd floor living space is a peaceful getaway with its vaulted ceilings and wall of windows overlooking the tree-lined street. Notice the eclectic art and black and white photography thoughtfully placed throughout. When purchasing the home it was void of any cabinetry or drawers. So contractor, David Rose designed and built the kitchen cabinets himself. He also created the furniture you see in the master bedroom. The large deck off the dining room allows the homeowners to enjoy the nature in this unique and tranquil setting. After renovations the home is just over 2,500 square feet. Easton Place is a hidden neighborhood of 29 contemporary homes. Upon entering this wooded enclave it instantly looks and feels more like the Pacific Northwest than Texas. The land was originally a private estate. The current owner who grew up in Casa Linda was a visitor to the estate on several occasions and often swam in the large pool. The neighborhood pavilion is a remnant of the estate as is a secret entry to an underground garage. The property was sold and developed after the family divorced in the late 1960’s. The homes architect can’t be confirmed but neighborhood legend has it that it was built and owned by an architect named Rip Van Winkle. The current owners purchased it in 1988 from a woman who conducted Italian cooking classes in the home.   All content sole ownership of Hexter Elementary PTA. Copyright 2011. Site design by CJ Rosenbower. Photography by Ellen Sabin, Ken Vaughan and Steven Vaughan. Site content by Andrea Hosterman & Cathy Wolff.