Visit These Three Grand Estates During Annual PPC Home Tour

Start celebrating Mother’s Day early with a Friday tour of three impressive Park Cities estates.

Preservation Park Cities’ annual Historic Home Tour will happen in person from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9 and allow visitors to see how the homeowners seamlessly blended original charm with modern elements for today’s lifestyles while maintaining architectural integrity.

Only a limited number of tickets will be available, and all sales will be online only at preservationparkcities.org/hometour.  They cost $35 in advance and, if still available, $45 on the day of the tour.

The purpose of the annual tour is to showcase architecturally and historically significant homes of the Park Cities and illustrate how these homes have been restored or remodeled to serve the lifestyle needs of families today.

Proceeds support PPC efforts to celebrate and promote the preservation of Park Cities architecture, history, aesthetics, and cultural traditions.

The 2025 home tour co-chairs are Cory Bowen and Krista Porteous. Benchmark Bank & Title is the presenting sponsor. The regional magazine sponsor,  D Home is a sister publication of Park Cities People. 

PPC member Joan Clark provided descriptions of this year’s homes:

4036 McFarlin Blvd. 

Sponsor: Bean Co. Homes

This beautifully reimagined 1920s Spanish Revival home, with its iconic Ludowici red tile roof and original cast stone entry surround, is a striking example of early 20th-century design thoughtfully preserved for modern living.

When the current owners purchased the home in 2020, it had never been updated — making it a rare blank slate. Recognizing the potential in its original layout and gracious proportions, they partnered with noted architect William Briggs and builders Ben Coats and Brad Bean to breathe new life into the property.

4301 Windsor Parkway

Sponsor: Meredith Ferrell Group 

Originally built in the 1940s, this University Park Colonial Revival has been lovingly transformed by owners Sterling and Rob Evans. Drawn to the home’s potential and generous footprint, the Evans purchased the property in 2022 and embarked on a thoughtful two-year renovation with architect Harris Briggs and contractor Carolyn Isler.

From the charming herringbone brick walkway and columned entry to the distinctive red shingle roof and dormer windows, the exterior sets a timeless tone. 

Inside, graceful architectural features — like newly added Roman arches and a functional bar and wine area — enhance the flow of the main floor, while a complete reconfiguration of living and dining spaces adds both personality and practicality. The upstairs bedrooms and third-floor retreat offer space for the entire family, including hidden playrooms, private workspaces, and cozy gathering areas.

4302 Overhill Drive

Sponsor: Evan Beale MD 

Designed in 1928 by renowned architectural duo Fooshee and Cheek, this English arts and crafts Tudor is a rare Highland Park treasure. Built for Newton Flippen — brother of Highland Park developer Edgar Flippen — the home sits on a prime lot along Overhill Drive and remains remarkably intact after nearly a century.

The architecture is rich with storybook charm: a gabled entrance, original timbering and plaster, and a front façade that beautifully blends masonry and fieldstone. Inside, the original floor plan still stands, and handcrafted details — from Gothic arches to stained glass windows — reflect the artisanal care of a bygone era.

The current owners, the Goodwin family, have embraced and preserved the home’s historic character while showcasing an eclectic blend of artwork, family heirlooms, and antiques.