Zillow : Peek Inside a Candy-Colored Mid-Century Modern Throwback

Vintage pink appliances, kelly green walls, and turquoise trim mingle in a well-mixed retro cocktail.

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Here, on Pinocchio Drive in Dallas' Disney Streets neighborhood, dreams of the '50s really do come true.

A pink Cadillac sometimes sits in the driveway, while a turquoise doorway awaits the dedicated mid-century modern homeowner. Inside is an open floor plan with a central brick fireplace, slick white floor tiles and 'Jetsons'-style furnishings.

Pendant lamps in all shapes and sizes hang from the ceiling, while sliding glass doors open from living spaces and bedrooms onto a covered lanai, a sunny deck and a curvy swimming pool.

Vaulted ceilings and exposed beams mingle in a well-mixed nostalgia cocktail with original cabinetry, vintage pink appliances and Formica countertops.

The home launched big as part of the neighborhood's 1954 Parade of Homes, and it's now on the market for $665,000 with Ed Murchison of Virginia Cook Realtors. Hat tip to Curbed for finding this beauty.

Photos by Shoot2Sell.

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Originally published September 21, 2016