Olmos Park Terrace 2-1 Spanish-Style Bungalow

Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D. 109 Thorain Boulevard, a charming bungalow was built in 1936, in the midst of a romantic revival of historical styles sweeping San Antonio. A bungalow in the neighborhoods off Hildebrand at the time might have details reminiscent of a Moorish palace, a medieval castle, the Spanish missions, or an American Prairie house by Frank Lloyd Wright. The entry facade of the bungalow mimics details of larger English Tudor Revival homes, a residential style popular in American neighborhoods between 1890 and 1940. The steeply-pitched roof with its prominent front gable and swooping roofline over the entry evokes the romantic image of a cottage on a 16th century English estate. The house lacks the typical decorative half-timbering, and tall, narrow windows with diamond-pane glazing, however this is hinted at with the decorative detail between the window and eave of the roof. Here, we see portrayed the symbols of a high-pitched vergeboard and three diamonds painted dark brown. The semi-circular arch of the entryway and a smaller echo within the entry porch punctuate the walls in a picturesque fashion. The living room in this bungalow is filled with the light of casement windows on both sides of the room and bordering a simple and elegant white brick fireplace. Both the living and dining room have their original faux crystal ceiling light fixtures as well as the modest wood molding and trim that frames every door window. The original multi-panel doors entering the kitchen and bathroom have been conserved, as well as the quaint telephone niche in the hallway. The beadboard wainscot in the bathroom is a modern renovation, but is a historically accurate detail from the era of the house's construction. The kitchen is filled with light from glass panes of doors and windows. The original wood cabinetry has been preserved with its doily cut-outs over the sink and pull-out cutting board. Even the fold-out ironing board embedded in the wall is in excellent condition and can still be used. Architectural Analysis with Photos MLS Market Snapshot Greetings! Here we have a darling little Spanish-styled Bungalow in Olmos Park Terrace, and you get to know about it before it goes to MLS and Realtor.com. Olmos Park Terrace may very well have the highest population of artists in San Antonio per capita. The homes are well-kept, but there is more than meets the eye. I like that! I appreciate your support, so in return, I will continue to send you these to you so you can pass them on to any friends, family or co-workers you care about if you think they would know about this home before the rest of the planet. If you do think this home is right for you or a friend, please give us a call right away so we can arrange for a showing. Or you can send them to the sneak peek Open House on Saturday from 1-2pm. Thank you! Joe Barfield 210-745-0892 The Joe Barfield Group of Keller Williams ps- We match our clients with a community. Check out http://www.samusicandart.com/ for the latest in San Antonio Music, Art and Culinary events. Olmos Park Terrace 2-1 Spanish-Style Bungalow - $145,000 Living Room An elegant, updated Spanish-style Bungalow in Olmos Park Terrace. Includes an Artist studio / Studio apartment behind garage. 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath - $145,000 1,194 square feet See the Virtual Tour Built in 1936 Two car garage. Artist studio / Studio apartment behind garage Central heat and air conditioning Covered back patio Arched entryway Replaced AC Coil & Condenser in 2006 Large fenced backyard with mature trees. Hardwood floors SAISD public schools Close to the new Monte Vista Montessori School, Keystone School, the KIPP Aspire Academy (free!), St. Lukes and many other great schools. Convenient to Alamo Quarry Market, SA Zoo, Botanical Gardens and Central Library. What else is Nearby? View the Map Neighborhood Olmos Park Terrace is a neighborhood with a distinct flavor of its own. It is located just east of Olmos Park and has some awesome bungalows and homes made from Austin Cut Stone. The Alamo Quarry Market, SA Zoo, Botanical Gardens and Central Library are in close proximity. Look for nearby dining experiences ranging from Panchito's to Bistro Vatel. Arts & crafts from Yarn Barn to Gavin Metalsmith. Or for shopping opportunities from GuitarTex to Julian Gold. Plus the new Redbone Guitar! Other Olmos Park Attractions include Olmos Park Pharmacy, Taco Taco, Shiraz, Ciao Lavanderia, Olmos Park Antiques and Art, Galleria Ortiz, Carolyn's Antiques, Hunt Gallery, Schnabel's Hardware (60 years!). Some Wonderful Memories Dining Room The current owner, Wendy Rutherford Branham, shares her favorite memories of 109 Thorain Blvd. You can't ask for a better location, especially if you work downtown. It takes less than 10 minutes to get downtown! I loved it -- I could even go home at lunch to eat and relax a bit before heading back to the office. My favorite aspect of the neighborhood was my wonderful neighbors. Anyone who moves in should expect a friendly greeting! My favorite restaurant down the street was Taco Taco Cafe (an award winning Mexican food restaurant) because of the huge Taco Nortega. My son's favorite restaurant was Justin's on Main due to their homemade ice cream. If quality restaurants and quaint coffee houses are on the top of your list, again this is the house for you. Restaurants in the area include Panchitos, Bistro Vatel, Shiraz, and Ciao Lavanderia. Olmos Park Perk is within walking distance and a little further down McCullough is the Olmos Park Lighthouse. There is an annual neighborhood Art Walk which takes place in November that is always a lot of fun. That neighborhood seems to attract an active art community. Nearby parks include Olmos Park Basin, Brackenridge Park and San Pedro Park. If you are an active person, there are always plenty of walkers, bike riders, and runners in the neighborhood, as well as nearby gyms such as Bally's, The Concord, and the downtown YMCA. I enjoyed the architect of the houses while walking and riding my bike through Olmos Park, as well as the historical Monte Vista. There are plenty of grocery stores close by such as Olmos Park HEB, Lincoln Heights HEB, Whole Foods, and Central Market HEB. On Saturdays, the Farmer's Market is open just around the corner. If you can't find what you need at The Quarry, there are more stores and boutiques to shop at on McCullough including Julian Gold, Tuesday Morning, Schnabel's Hardware, and numerous antique stores. If live music or theatre is your ideal of a good time, The Cove, and a few bars on St. Mary's Street, Sunken Gardens, and the San Pedro Playhouse are close by and offer live entertainment. Since downtown is minutes away, my house was always the meeting place for my friends when we were heading to the Majestic Theatre or any events at the Alamodome. As far as cinema is concerned, it takes 3 minutes to get to the Regal Theatre in the Quarry Market to catch a movie. Other attractions within minutes the San Antonio Zoo, the Witte Museum, the McNay Museum, and the Central San Antonio Library. Trinity University and San Antonio College are nearby colleges. Hospitals down the street include the Metropolitan Methodist and Baptist Downtown and the airport is only 1 exit away. Looking forward to the Christmas decorations the City of Olmos Park puts up every year Gathering the pecans from the backyard tree Cleaning my unique and cozy home Grilling dinner on the back porch Hassle free shopping at the Quarry Market Quick visits to the zoo since it was so close and we had an annual membership Walking the dog and talking with the neighbors Reading books with my son in the natural light of all the windows Hanging out on the back porch listening to the birds and cheers from the baseball park down the road The feel and warmth of a small town atmosphere in the neighborhood 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 Realty homes@joebarfield.com 210-745-0892 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. The Joe Barfield Group embraces Equal Opportunity Housing. © Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved, Joe Barfield.

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