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Thursday, February 19, 2009

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Architectural Analysis

By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D.

610 Shadwell Drive, a charming cottage ornamented with green shutters and flower boxes on each window, was built in Jefferson Terrace in 1941.

In this Great Depression era, the majority of homes were designed with singular economy in mind, but never without a little added style - a style we call today, Minimal Traditional. These houses typically are one-story with low-pitched roofs and close-set eaves, and a minimum of wood trim and molding on the exterior and interior of the house.

The body of the house was probably originally covered in the traditional fiber-cement shingles with wavy edges. The original exterior screens set within the windows are a design that I have seen on houses in San Antonio as early as 1905.

The house appears to have been renovated with an envelope of vinyl siding, the green shutters, and the iron-structure car portico with floral details that date it to the 1960s.

Built in the early 40s, this house was designed just after the Ranch style became popular in California, and it exhibits a few influences in its design. The long body of the house lies perpendicular to the street; however, the interior spaces of the house are laid out asymmetrically.

A long living room occupies the center, whose back wall divides the living area from the kitchen and a dining area (which originally was a covered exterior porch).

Typically a ranch-style home had an axial view (a line of sight) from a front living room window back directly through that space to the back yard. The gabled wing on the right side of the house merely amplifies the space of the living room. The house appears to step down in terraces from the living room, to the dining area, to the present exterior back porch, to the yard.

Cottage-craft woodwork popular from the 1920s to the 40s - a holdover from the Victorian era - can be seen in the kitchen cabinetry, especially in the doily detail framing the window over the sink and the curved-edge shelves that ornament an extended wing of the kitchen counter.

This bright, sunny kitchen probably had a beadboard wainscot covering the walls, which has since been removed. The 1940s woodwork can also be seen in the panel doors - especially note the kitchen door that swings shut to keep heat and odors inside, and yet allow a hostess to easily navigate her way out with a party platter.

The previous owners of this house have carefully maintained most of its original details, such as the quaint carved wood telephone niche in the hallway, and numerous forms of brass and glass door knobs.

The pink and wine bathroom tile may be original. The built-in book shelves are harder to date; they could be original to the house or part of a renovation done in the 1960s.

Architectural History




Greetings!

610, Shadwell DriveCan you keep a secret, because I haven't told anyone else...

As usual, you and the people you care about get to see my listings before they go on MLS or the sign is up! 610 Shadwell is perfect for someone who wants to live in towards town, have a nice 3 bedroom home near Monticello Park with central everything, and priced comparable to renting.

Michael and Andrea are great. They keep their homespotless and have been awesome to work with. They are looking for a larger home and have priced their home aggressively to sell. We went ahead and priced it at $119,900. That is a steal for this home with its upgrades.

Let's keep this in the family- pass it on if you know someone who is looking for or should be looking for their first home. 610 Shadwell. We would gladly assist. Click here to let someone in on it...

Joe Barfield, Broker, GRI, e-Pro
210-846-9273
Specializing in Homes of Character & History
The Joe Barfield Group of Keller Williams

Jefferson Terrace 3-1 Traditional Cottage- $119,900


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Living Room

A great Minimal Traditional home in Jefferson Terrace. This well-kept home with Spanish charm has a large backyard.

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Neighborhood

Walkscore Tile Jefferson Terrace is ideally located with close proximity to schools, churches and community centers. Crossroads Mall, Woodlawn Lake and St. Mary's University are in close proximity.

Popular restaurants in the area include Tip Top, Jacala Mexican Restaurant and La Fogata. Located in San Antonio Independent School District, schools including Jefferson High are located within a couple of miles.


Some Wonderful Memories


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Patio

The current owners, Andrea and Michael, share their favorite memories of 610, Shadwell Drive.

  • It's quick dash to The Bijou, Woodlawn Lake, Crossroads Mall, Northwest Theater, Downtown, The Woodlawn Theatre, Tip Top, Jacala, Tacos and Doughnuts to go, Deco HEB and Marketplace.
  • Jacala never lets us down. There has never been a time that we haven't had an amazing experience there. The food is great, cheap, and fast. Favorite dishes are Cheese enchiladas and Queso Flameado. Don't forget the margaritas and mariachis and not to mention the nostalgic pictures of famous people and fiesta posters adorning the walls. But Tip Top is also right down the street...
  • There's no traffic from busy intersections or really anything for at least a couple miles in any direction but it's just a stones throw from the highway.
  • There are several parks in the area and wonderful architecture in the homes in our neighborhood. Walks are great for admiring the deco era of San Antonio. The churches are also a big plus. We go to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower regularly.
  • Woodlawn Lake is just minutes away and has been done beautifully. The pool is fantastic in the summer. There is also Seeling Park which is great for walking. Joe Ward which is a pool in walking distance and has basketball and soccer as well as great picnicking with a place for the kids to play.
  • Getting infinite drink refills at the Northwest theatre as well as watching underground flicks at the Bijou (Go slumdog!).
  • Looking for hidden treasures at the Northwest Center Flea Market.
  • Getting great deals on produce and meat at HEB Marketplace, not to mention great hand made sushi made by a guy who's first language is Japanese made right on the spot.
  • Being very central to both downtown, shopping centers, and the medical center.
  • Cooking for friends and family.
  • Watching the Jefferson Band march in your neighborhood.
  • Walking the dogs at the nearby community center.
  • Chatting with friends and family on the back patio while barbqing.
  • Relaxing in the hammock in the back yard.

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 Realty
joe@joebarfield.com
210-846-9273

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The architectural write-up is provided by Dr. Roff. Any reference to families is strictly academic. The Joe Barfield Group embraces all Equal Opportunity Housing Laws.

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