Castle Hills 3-2 Ranch Modern

Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes      Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D. If you are looking for a 1960s modern Ranch Style home with a bold, minimalist aesthetic, you will love the house at 504 Travertine Lane. It is quintessentially Ranch and tastefully renovated to appeal to those who like modern design. The house stands out from all others on the street like a piece of white sculpture placed in the midst of an expansive green lawn dotted by native Texas trees. The painted white vertical planes of the house recede under the low, almost horizontal line of two gabled roofs. At the entryway, the eaves of the first gabled roof are supported by a tall, white brick column and a screen of alternating bricks and voids. This screen stands upright out of a low horizontal planter filled, in stark contrast, with brilliant summer greenery and orange flowers, a detail which is repeated at the mailbox near the street. The line of the second gabled roof extends directly over the garage, incorporating it into the body of the house. The front door leads you into a narrow, cozy entry tiled with pink terrazzo. From this vantage point, the total layout of the house is immediately displayed before you. The den / dining space to the right opens to you transparently through a metal screen with a quatrefoil pattern, or, looking straight ahead, the white open space of the living room opens directly to the back patio and yard, through large, period sliding glass doors, probably by Arcadia. The view is into a large enclosed yard with a fabulous multi-branched tree in the center. The interior of the house has the clean, slick feel of a modern art gallery. The metal screen, paneled walls, and built-in bookshelf are painted crisp white, and details such as doorknobs and light fixtures have all been tastefully updated with modern hardware in a contemporary, minimalist style. The dining area can be illuminated by a built-in tray near ceiling height---a modern version of the wall sconce. In typical Ranch fashion, the more familial spaces of the house, the kitchen and bedrooms, are tucked to either side of the living room and take advantage of the view to the back yard. The kitchen has been completely.... [Follow link to continue reading with illustrated architectural history of Ranch Modern Castle Hills 3-2].      Architectural Analysis with Photos   MLS Market Snapshot              Dear Barfield, I really enjoy the sleek lines of a modern-style home.  I particularly like the homes with the roofline that mimics the winglines of a B-52 coming in for a landing on the front lawn! Our newest Silent Market offering is just such a home, a sleek modern ranch in Castle Hills that has been lovingly primped to a glowing, magnificent state. John and Suzanne, the owners, are fine examples of what I lovingly refer to as "OCD Sellers," so you can be sure this spacious home has no clutter and no detail has been left unattended. (Check out the transluscent garage doors!) love a well-kept home!   As usual, you have the first sneak peek at this new Silent Market listing. If you know anyone who is looking to buy a home and might appreciate this fine specimen in Castle Hills, please pass it on. I haven't put my sign out front and we haven't put it in MLS so your friends, co-workers and anyone else you care about can see it first.   By the way, you know anyone looking to buy or sell? We would love the opportunity to help them.   Joe Barfield, Broker, GRI, e-Pro, ecoBroker 210-846-9273 Specializing in Homes of Character & History The Joe Barfield Group of Keller Williams     Castle Hills 3-2 Ranch Modern - $219,900 Living Room Clean and modern feel to this updated mid-century home in Castle Hills . It retains the vintage character with a modern twist. 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms - $219,900. 1,967 square feet See the Virtual Tour Built in 1967. Large rooms and great floorplan. 2 car garage. Walk-in closet and lots of storage. Beautiful garage with semi-opaque glass doors. Central heating and air conditioning. Large Backyard. Living room, dining room and family room. Hardwood Flooring. Laundry area inside. Located in North East Independent School District. Convenient to Alamo Quarry Market, San Antonio International Airport, and South Texas Medical Center. What else is Nearby? View the Map   Neighborhood Castle Hills is an incorporated city towards north-east San Antonio. Located just outside Loop 410, it is just minutes away from excellent restaurants and shopping, the downtown riverwalk, San Antonio International Airport, and South Texas Medical Center.    The North Star mall and Alamo Quarry market are in close proximity for quick movies or shopping. DOUGH! Pizzeria Napoletana is the only certified "Verace Pizzeria Napoletana" in San Antonio. The Lodge Restaurant, Old San Francisco Steak House and Sushihana Japanese Restaurant are popular restaurants here. The Castle Hills Elementary School and Jackson Keller Elementary School are located within a mile. And Lee High School hosts several charter schools including the School of the Arts and the International School.    Some Wonderful Memories Family Room The current owners, John and Suzanne, share their favorite memories of 504, Travertine Lane. DOUGH! - just up the road from the house is our favorite restaurant. They have great pizza and a wonderful wine list. Margareta pizza is a favorite. I like to keep it simple. Honestly, everything is delicious! My favorite part about living in this particular area of the neighborhood is that the people are humble and genuine. I love the diversity. There are people of all ages and walks of life. The schools are interesting and without a doubt, diverse due to the varying socio-economic statuses. Nimitz Middle School, Lee High School, and Castle Hills Elementary are great schools. Lee, in particular has a phenomenal art program (magnet school) Northeast School of the Arts. Bird watching - for whatever reason there are so many wonderful birds in our area. Watching our 2 year old son play in the back yard - There is so much room! Each room has speakers and we would often listen to our favorite music and crank up the volume - It is such a great way let loose after a long day at work. Sitting out back under the umbrella (eating, drinking, etc.) and reading the paper. Having people over for a BBQ and relaxing in the back - such a great place. Having our closest friends over for dinner soon after moving in - being our first home there was such a great sense of pride. Having our neighbors come over for a beer and just relax - it is great when there is that level of comfort and openness. WE LOVE riding our cruiser bicycles up to dough and sitting outside for dinner and glass of wine - or cruising on our bike to Gallery Nord to take in some art or coffee. If you have not been to this place, please go! Walking to the Alamo Draft House right up the road to catch a film - we do this often. There you have it. Please don't hesitate to respond to this email or call me or my team if you or someone you know might be interested in this home. Sincerely, Joe Barfield The Joe Barfield Group of Keller Williams Alamo Heights joe@joebarfield.com 210-846-9273 www.SanAntonioVintageHomes.com www.JoesListings.Blogspot.com- Architectural History Blog www.SAMusicAndArt.com- Art, Music & Architecture Newsletter   What are houses selling for near my home? The architectural write-up is provided by Dr. Roff. Any reference to families  is strictly academic. 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