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Hampton Hills is a neighborhood in the Oak Clif section of Dallas, Texas (USA), that was developed in the 1920s. The neighborhood is bounded by Clarendon Drive on the north, Wright Street on the south, Oak Cliff Boulevard on the east and Hampton Road on the west. Established in 1924, Hampton Hills is made up of about 300 wood-frame bungalows, brick and stone Tudor homes and post-war cottages that constitute one of the most undisturbed stands of original architecture in the city of Dallas.

History
Hampton Hills was developed in the 1920s as tradesmen and middle managers of many local companies moved into the area for its convenience and proximity to their employers, as well as for the ease with which they could access downtown via electric streetcars that ran along Oak Cliff Boulevard. Many of the neighborhood homes are built in the craftsman and Tudor styles, with many original small garages still standing behind them. Many Hampton Hills homes were built by the same contractor who constructed a number of the homes in Greenland Hills, more popularly known as the “M Streets,” in East Dallas.

The picturesque wood-sided and brick and stone cottages have a charming, storybook quality about them. Fine examples of stained glass can be seen in many windows, as well as unique brick and stone work. Many interiors still boast archways, hardwood flooring, cheerful bathrooms and galley kitchens with quaint breakfast rooms and built-in cabinetry sparkling with beveled mirrors and stained glass. Some fireplace mantels display multiple types of wood and are flanked by built-in bookcases, which were favorite gestures of the builder.

Built along with the earliest homes was a small sales building in the same Tudor style as the surrounding homes. This structure was used to meet with prospective buyers and still stands along Wilton Street between Hollywood and Montreal avenues.

Because of its easy access to major thoroughfares, mass transit, downtown Dallas and Oak Cliff's thriving Bishop Arts District, Hampton Hills is the neighborhood of choice for a diverse group of residents who take pride in their homes and eagerly welcome newcomers.

In 1990, a group of residents formed the Hampton Hills Neighborhood Association to safeguard the neighborhood's architectural integrity and to enhance the quality of life for every resident.

Accessibility
Several major freeways are immediately accessible from Hampton Hills, offering easy local and regional commuter travel. Interstate 30 outlines is to the north; I-20 sits to the south, Loop 12/Spur 408 is to the west, and I-45 is to the east. Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 67 bisect Oak Cliff, serving the area’s north-south traffic.

The City-operated Dallas Executive Airport is located a few miles from Hampton Hills, and both Dallas’ Love Field and the busy Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport are located just 30 minutes from Hampton Hills.

Dallas has an extensive network of light rail lines, regional railways and bus services — all of which are accessible from the Hampton Station, adjacent to Hampton Hills at the corner of Hampton Road and Wright Street.