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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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, PhD Remember Laura and Rob Petrie from the Dick Van Dyke Show? I can just see Rob walking down the sidewalk of this house at 426 Rockhill Drive with his brief case in hand, while Laura waves goodbye from the front porch. This sleek 1955 ranch-modern inside the loop in San Antonio epitomizes the post-World War II idealized American home. The contemporary ranch style home was often the chosen setting for many television series in the early 1960s, like The Brady Bunch and Bewitched. After World War II, the style of the ideal American home changed pretty dramatically. Popular home magazines no longer displayed picturesque bungalows or stately Neoclassical homes. The "Dream House of the Future" had clean lines, little ornamentation, and all of the latest modern appliances for the kitchen and laundry. These contemporary homes offered a new lifestyle with spacious living areas and large plate glass windows connecting the interior of the house with "nature": usually an expansive, carefully landscaped and groomed yard. Our house on Rockhill Drive is enclosed in a slick white brick envelope with a low, almost horizontal gable hovering over the entire house. The horizontal line of a secondary flat roof projects in front of the house and over the projecting dining area and open-air carport. The living room opens from a narrow, cozy entry with a brick planter into a spacious, well-lit room bearing the same white brick as the exterior envelope. The fireplace mantle, which repeats again in the den, is simply an extension of horizontal brickwork. The exposed wood beams of the ceiling follow the low, horizontal lines of the gabled roof. Typical of 1955 is the carved wood and glass paneling of the kitchen cabinets and, of course, the powder pink tile of the hallway bathroom. Other period details worthy of note are the glass jalousie windows and the matching designer cabinetry-closets seen in the den and bedrooms. The arrangement is a nicely proportioned system of wood panels that are hinged and or slide, and the cabinet drawers have this late 50's/early 60's "George Jetson" kind of angle to their face. The rooms to the north side of the house are a later addition. Click here for a detailed analysis with photos Greetings! Here's one for those who enjoy Mid-Century Modern homes. I love driving Northwood and checking out the sleek lines of these wing-shaped 50's looking homes. Groovy baby... stir me a pitcher of martinis! Really, Northwood offers a peaceful neighborhood with award-winning schools, wide boulevards and a canopy of pecan and oak trees. Two blocks off of Broadway and you feel that you are out in the country with wide open spaces (and cool houses!) 426 Rockhill stands waiting and ready for someone with vision and romance. Share it wisely with others who might appreciate it. If they are interested, please pass on our number: 733-1928. Northwood 4-3 Ranch Modern Splendid Exteriors A sleek Dick Van Dyke house in desirable NE San Antonio just north of Alamo Heights. Huge windows and trees make for inspiring views. A large backyard with solid play equipment. 4 bedrooms and 3 bath 2,510 square feet - See the Virtual Tour Built in 1955. Large backyard with mature trees. Located in Northeast Independent School District with some of the best schools in the city. Want to Check out the exact location? View the location Map Neighborhood Living Room Situated just north of Alamo Heights. Northwood is located in a highly-coveted area that has some of the best schools in the city including Northwood Elementary and Garner Middle School. The 4th of July parade is a major draw here. You are in the outer-limits of inside-the-loop. Northwood has major hospitals with NE Pediatric Center, TX Med Clinic in close vicinity. Some neighborhood attractions include MacArthur Park and Northwood Park. Some Wonderful Memories Master Bedroom The current owners share their wonderful memories of 426, Rockhill Drive Within 1 mile - HEB (4 blocks, really...), Wal-Mart, Broadway, and the public library. 1 block from Northwood Elementary, one of the best in the city (5-star). The 3 jungle gyms and toddler play areas are open to the public. Great kite launch site! 3/4 mile from Garner Middle School - 15 minute walk. Bus stop for MacArthur High School is three doors down. 4 minutes from two major hospitals. 3 minutes from our vet, orthodontist, dentist, NE Pediatric Center, TX Med Clinic, and the Quarry Shopping Center. 13 banks within a mile. 13 minutes from downtown. Lots of kids and friendly neighbors - will really miss all the decorations on Halloween and Christmas and the yearly Easter Parade. Beautiful trees! Friendly long term (20 years plus residents) neighbors. Active and no charge neighborhood association and neighborhood watch program. Largest gym in city 4 minutes away. Pet friendly neighborhood. Quiet at night. Listen to the wind in the leaves and the trees. Lotsa stars, too! Alley garbage pickup. Lots of Restaurants Please don't hesitate to respond to this email or call me or my team for more information at 733-1928. Sincerely, Joe Barfield The Joe Barfield Group of Keller Williams Realty 227 Rose Ln, San Antonio, TX 78212 email: homes@joebarfield.com phone: 733-1928 © Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved, Joe Barfield.

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