Neighborhood Spotlight: North Hi Mount, Fort Worth

A home search is personal by nature, shaped as much by place as by the house itself. This Neighborhood Spotlight explores Fort Worth and DFW neighborhoods through lived experience—architecture, local character, and the details that shape daily life. Each feature reflects what gives a neighborhood its distinct feel, informed by the people who live there and the homes they inhabit. It’s a place to consider how neighborhoods reflect the people who live there, and how that collective identity carries into life at home.

My latest listing at 1204 Virginia Place in Fort Worth just hit the market. It's a beautiful craftsman with 105 years of charm, character, and maintenance. Visitors have commented they are shocked it's in such great condition and over a century old. The location is equally special: situated just one block north of Camp Bowie and a few blocks west of Bowie House – an Auberge Resort Hotel whose lobby doubles as a chic hangout, with an operational art gallery (see a piece you like on the walls? Chances are you can buy it), luxury clothing boutiques, and inspired food and drinks at Bricks & Horses. It's also less than a mile from Dickies Arena – host of the iconic Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. A step outside the front door reminds you why Fort Worth is known as the City of Cowboys and Culture. To get more intimate idea of what life in this home looks like, the sellers shared a few highlights:

What do you enjoy about living in the area?

Being in the middle of the Cultural District, it's a quick walk to museums, restaurants, shopping, and events at Dickies Arena. It's also very easy to access the Trinity Trails, downtown, and major highways. The homes here are beautiful – no two are exactly alike, so you'll see everything from historic and charming to grand and stately, and neighbors take great pride of ownership and care of their homes.

What is your favorite spot in the house? Why?

A most difficult question because every room in the house has its unique characteristics. I do love our kitchen because I love to cook and I find this kitchen to be especially user-friendly. The living room and office are delightful places for morning coffee, with the rays of the morning sun adding its beautiful and changing colors to start our day. We also adore the porches – morning sunshine out front, and shade in the screen porch out back when the weather heats up.

What are your favorite local restaurants?

Oh...where to begin? We enjoy our walks to Eddie V's for happy hour and enjoy some jazz. The Kimbell Art Museum offers a delicious and non-hurried lunch with a large variety. A good place to take a break while enjoying the exhibits.We enjoy Lucille's, Olivella's, Winslow's, and Hudson House. Bowie House serves fabulous cocktails, we can walk to Curly's for an ice cream treat, and Roy Pope Grocery has wonderful baked goods and quick meals to go if we're in a rush.

Describe what a typical weekend might look like for someone living in this neighborhood.

Since we're retired, everyday is a weekend! But for going-out activities, we might take in one of the many festivals, go downtown to eat or listen to jazz, or go to Bass Hall for classical. On many occasions there is chamber music at the Modern, a concert at the Botanical Garden, or an event at Will Roger's or Dickies Arena. We can also head to the Stockyards or Sundance Square easily. On quieter weekends, sitting in front of the Amon Carter – east side – is a relaxing place to enjoy the spectacular view of downtown while catching up on reading.

This is an ongoing series shaped by conversation. Neighborhood suggestions are always welcome here.