Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes 1- Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D. 231 E. Woodlawn Ave., a Spanish Colonial Revival style home started its life in 1920 as a duplex in the Tobin Hill neighborhood. Although the duplex has now been united into a single-family house, its design still echoes its former life as a house for two, in an almost poetic manner. Two bays with Palladian-style windows project forward from the inset entry. The entry is accessed through two gorgeous Mudejar-style painted panel doors (yes, authentic) that the owner found at an antique store in Morocco. Once inside the spacious entry hall, you can choose between two paths: Living room or kitchen. These two rooms have been joined spatially via two roughly cut arches that will stir a kid's imagination. Check out the secret red room in the back. The thick cement stucco walls, red tile roof, and Hacienda-style roof over the side patio give the house its Spanish Colonial character. Also, the remnant of the thick wainscot-height molding and concrete floor in the master bedroom, as well as the rough ceiling molding, and plain-Jane window frames remind us of a more rustic, Mexican home. Light and air literally flows through the house via numerous French doors, divided light windows and hinged transom windows. In keeping with the theme of "dupl-icity", the house exhibits a second character; that of a 21st-century Bohemian artist's pad. Painterly contrasting colors highlight wall planes and make each room a separate environment, and a few spaces break the rectangular mold, such as the master-bedroom alcove and red room beyond. No wonder that this house was at one time home to one of San Antonio's most famous artists, Robert Tatum, director of Contemporary Art Month each July. In fact, rumor has it that one of his painting lies under the bright blue paint of the entry hall. Architectural Analysis with Photos (Call us for the updated listing price - 733-1928) Down payment Assistance Grants & Loan Programs 1-click MLS search by: Neighborhood School District Area or Zipcode Buyers Resources Seven steps to buying your home Deciding how much house you can afford Making your home wishlist Location, Location, Location Opting for new home construction How can a real estate agent help me? 10 things you should ask a real estate agent Mortgage Calculator Contact us about buying your home Greetings! I love visiting Dean & Heidi in their breezy home right on the border of Monte Vista. The doors and windows are always flung open- no AC or heater on. Maybe it's the owners' laid-back nature at work, but I always feel comfortable and at peace in this eccentric & inspiring gem of a home. Just in case you weren't paying attention... your interest in San Antonio architecture has earned you a view of my new listings before Realtors, before MLS and frequently even before the sign goes up (no sign on this one yet!). Perhaps you aren't currently shopping for a new home, but in the next 18 hours, chances are you will run into someone who is thinking about buying or selling. If it's someone you care about, get permission to share their name and number with us. These referrals are what keep us thriving and we appreciate your support. Fair 'nuff? Joe Barfield 210-846-9273 The Joe Barfield Group of Keller Williams Tobin Hill 3-2 Spanish Colonial Revival - $185,000 Splendid Exteriors An elegant Spanish Colonial Revival home in Tobin Hill. With two gorgeous Mudejar-style painted panel doors. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths - $185,000 2,096 square feet See the Virtual Tour Built in 1920s. Great light and air flow. Great schools in close vicinity including Hawthorne Academy. SAISD. Convenient to La Fonda on Main, Brackenridge Park and downtown San Antonio. Laundry facilities inside. 5 possible bedrooms, if you needed them... What else is Nearby? Ceiling fans, window units, and ambient breeze cooling! View the Map Neighborhood Living Room Located on the boarder of Monte Vista and Tobin Hill (Tobin Vista?), this home is just a quick hop to downtown and other historic neighborhoods and minutes (on bike!) from San Antonio College, Trinity University and University of the Incarnate Word. The Main Library, Central Market, Whole Foods and the Quarry Mall are all located in close proximity. La Fonda on Main, El Milagrito and Demo's Greek Food (belly dancing on Wednesday evenings!) are among the popular restaurants in Tobin Hill. How's the value? Here is an inventory of homes within .5 mile radius that are for sale or sold within the past 4 months. The absolute lowest square foot price is $96/ft. Using that number, our 2,096 Square feet should be priced at $201,216! Check it out yourself. Don't tell Heidi or Dean, they might freak out! :-) Some Wonderful Memories Excellent Patio Dean & Heidi, the current owners, share their memories from living in their Home on Woodlawn: La Fonda on Main is a short, pleasant walk, with delicious food and friendly staff (and a short, contented walk home if there were margaritas!) We loved living in a historic part of San Antonio, close to the cultural heartbeat of the city. The neighborhood public school is Hawthorne Academy, one of the best schools in San Antonio. There are several great parks, including Brackenridge Park and the Landa Library playground. The San Antonio Zoo is a few minutes by bike. The post office is right across the street, so there's no forgetting to mail important parcels. El Milagrito restaurant is just down the street - great place for Saturday/Sunday brunch. Or a little further down N. St. Mary's, you can enjoy Greek food at Demo's. It is a very diverse and well educated community. Our neighbor is a piano teacher and we can sometimes hear her playing if we are sitting out on the side porch on Saturday afternoons. Feeling the energy and love we have put into the house, relaxing now that we have finished all our hard work. Enjoying the high ceilings, original hardwood floors and many windows The sense of San Antonio history that comes with living in an older home The endearing little remnants of the transformations that the house has gone through from duplex to single family Coming back to the house after a long trip abroad, adding things from around the world, such as the front doors from Morocco and the tiles from Mexico The memory of bringing our newborn son home from the hospital (right down the street!), watching him achieve all his milestones in this house Sitting on the back deck watching our kids play in the back yard Relaxing on one of the three or four outdoor settings and reading a good book. Walking over to Justin's Ice Cream for a little treat. Comfortable family get-togethers in the open kitchen-dining area Random gifts of scrumptious food from our next door neighbor, who is a chef and owner at a neighborhood cafe Please don't hesitate to respond to this email or call me or my team for more information about this home at 210-733-1928. Sincerely, Joe Barfield The Joe Barfield Group of Keller Williams Realty www.SanAntonioVintageHomes.comwww.SanAntonioRentals.Postlets.com- Rental Availabilities www.JoesListings.Blogspot.com- Architectural History Blog www.SAMusicAndArt.com- Art, Music & Architecture Newsletter www.SimulScribe.info- Read your voicemails via email- 30 day trial 227 Rose Ln, San Antonio, TX 78212 email: homes@joebarfield.com phone: 210-733-1928 PS- Does a "Buyer's Market" mean I can wait to buy? © Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved, Joe Barfield.

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