Beacon Hill Dutch Colonial Revival- a sneak peek before everyone else! Architectural History Architectural Historian Dr. Shelley Roff This classic example of the Dutch Colonial Revival from the 1920s is deserving of an owner who can appreciate a 'period' work of architecture. The Colonial Revival was the most popular American residential style from 1880 until the mid-1950s, yet San Antonio has very few authentic examples. In the 1920s, the original owners built this house in a new neighborhood right at San Antonio's northern city limits. A new trolley line running out to these suburbs made it possible to live on the periphery in a more rural environment and yet have a job in the downtown center. With three bedrooms and large living spaces, this house was intended to accommodate a large family. It is one of only two, 2-story houses on this block. Colonial Revival houses were larger and had many more modern conveniences than their historical colonial counterparts, including efficient indoor kitchens and plumbing. A cubbyhole was built into the kitchen wall for an ironing board, a space-saving novelty in its time. In contrast to the popular Victorian house, the appeal of a Colonial Revival was its simple, inexpensive form and its more open floor plan. Another factor in the style's appeal was the desire during the years following WWI to build in national rather than European styles. Looking back to our colonial ancestry evoked feelings of cultural heritage, loyalty, and a more secure future. Only about 10 percent of Colonial Revival houses in the United States had Dutch gambrel roofs, making our San Antonio example even more notable. This house's gambrel is in the New England style with a steeply pitched slopes and accommodating a full second story within the profile of the roof. The upper story windows project from a continuous shed dormer on the front and back of the house. It is also unusual that this Dutch colonial is of wood frame construction with clapboard siding, a material preference for this style usually only seen in the Northern United States. In the South, including Texas, most Colonial Revivals, and even earlier Georgians, were typically built in brick. The front façade of 807 Lullwood follows many typical design characteristics of the Colonial Revival style. It has a centrally positioned front door composed with sidelights; the pseudo-Palladian front portico and door are embellished with carved wood panels; and symmetrically balanced pairs of windows grace each side of the entrance. Both the doors and windows display classical molding. The windows do not have the expected multi-pane glazing; Rather, the windows have clear double-hung sashes, and a screen with muntins mimics the traditional appearance. One enters the house into a large vestibule, which is not typical of the colonial plan and should be seen as a luxury. The original owners went to great expense for the woodwork of the staircase, which, although constructed in Pine and simple in form, has an intricate detail where the fascia of the staircase and the second floor meet. The interior trim and crown molding of the ceilings, doors and windows are original, as well as the two French doors. On the eastern side of the house, a multi-stepped red brick chimney stands out in contrast to the white clapboards of the exterior wall. The interior fireplace has been absconded! But the abscondee was kind enough to leave behind the original wood mantel with its classical cyma molding. In 1924, the author of an article entitled "The Charming Dutch Colonial Type" recommended the proper type of furniture for this style of home, as well as stating that no proper colonial home would be complete without its garden. A formal garden was often accompanied with herbs and vegetables for the kitchen. At 807 Lullwood, remnants of a garden can be seen on the western side of the house. A small cottage (mother-in-law?) and a solid cypress barn inhabit the back yard. This barn, an antique of German design, was brought to this site in 1981 from Zarzamora Street. Greetings! 807 W. Lullwood represents the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to buy a big home they can move into now, and then fix up as budget and time will allow. Deals like this ($124,900 for a large 3-2) are disappearing. Especially with the detached quarters and the German Hill Country Farmhouse hayloft in the back! You get to know about it before I put it on MLS. There's an opportunity for your friends to take a peek before the rush. Please feel free to forward it on to anyone you might know who is looking for a large 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Beacon Hill. It's large and hasn't been "messed up." They can give us a call at 733-1928 for a peek. Beacon Hill Dutch Colonial Revival I love coming across large old homes that haven't been too updated. I haven't seen many Dutch Colonial Revivals in San Antonio, and this one is pretty darn neat. It has a formal dining room, seperate family room and parlor, plus some of the fullest molding and trim I have encountered in a long time. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths - $124,900 Hardwood floors Large Backyard and detached detached quarters 1,900 square feet 2-story Cypress garage / workshop - solid! Saturday Farmer's Market within walking + 2 Neighborhood Veggie Co-ops View the online Photos and Virtual Tour I mentioned above that this house hasn't been messed with too much. It will need some work. There are some beautiful refinished floors. Some floors, are painted, but that's how the beautiful floors looked before they were refinished. Also, there is an amazing chimney. You'll have to see it for yourself. But there isn't a fireplace insert. Currently I have an altar set up in there. I think it looks great, and who needs a fireplace anyway? Walk to Chris Madrid's, Blanco Cafe or Casbeers and other nei ghborhood businesses. Please don't hesitate to respond to this email or call me or my team for more information (733-1928). I won't be ready to list this on the MLS for everyone else to see until next week, so you have a brief window of opportunity to tour this home before it is released to the public. Of course, we can also work with your Realtor. Sincerely, Joe Barfield The Barfield Group of Keller Williams Realty email: joe@joebarfield.com phone: 210-733-1928 web: http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=rhota4bab.0.e4fy7yaab.kg998rn6.16301&ts=S0250&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.SanAntonioVintageHomes.com A referral is when you send someone you care for to someone you trust. If there is someone you care for that may be looking for a move in the near future, please don't keep me a secret. We do things a little differently, and it works!

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