Deco District 2-1 Spanish Colonial Revival

Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D. The Frida Kahlo light switch plate in the kitchen says it all. Bright and earthy Mexican colors; imagery of an luscious tropical garden with monkey; Frida standing in the foreground in a gorgeous old-fashioned dress, flower-ornamented hair piled on top of her head.....waiting. The Rosewood property lacks the tropical garden, however the whimsical curves of the chimney, arches and wall planes extending from the house give it a picturesque quality that beckons Frida to emerge from the bright zinnia-orange entry court. To be a part of the story, you must enter through the whitewashed walls and sky blue lined arches that lead into the entry court. Before you enter, you are greeted by a Mexican tile plaque over the entry way that states "Bienvenidos: Mi casa es su casa" (Welcome: My house is your house"). The interior is just as fun and inviting. In the living area, a prominent painted-block fireplace with a chunky wood mantle recalls heavy Spanish colonial furniture, and it is set off by a terra cotta, rust and yellow tile mosaic at its base. The fireplace is complimented by windows on each side with attractive wood shutters. The arches on the exterior of the house are carried inside to a few interior details. Notice the telephone niche in the dining room (requisite in a 1920s house), which is framed by a semi-circular arch. The Spanish-style arches are highlighted in yellow over the kitchen sink and cabinets. The house is also ornamented with other magical curiosities, mostly with curving plant-inspired motifs. Check out the antique floral design of the pewter light switch plate in the dining area; the curly-q cut-out design under the kitchen shelves; the cut-out panels of the front bathroom cabinets; and a very curious circular wall-plate whose purpose I could not define. The Rosewood house resides on a small corner lot within a quaint neighborhood just off Fredericksburg Road. This neighborhood is well known for the charm of its small, but imaginatively designed houses, each exuding a nostalgic re-creation of another country or time period. These houses and the people who lovingly take care of them, together, create a real feeling of community. Architectural Analysis with Photos MLS Market Snapshot Forward to a Friend Greetings! Excellent! I love San Antonio because you can still find a substantial vintage home for less than $75,000. Who is the first person who comes to mind who would be a good steward for this great home over near Monticello Park? They will thank you for forwarding this on to them. Houses like these go fast... Meanwhile, I hope you take a moment to check out the rest of the photos. Joe Barfield 210-745-0892 The Joe Barfield Group of Keller Williams ps-The Joe Barfield Group is hiring talented Agents. I would appreciate your introduction to good candidates. Business is good! Deco District 2-1 Spanish Colonial Revival - $68,900 Living Room A great Spanish Colonial Revival home near the heart of the Deco District. A great location for commute, the house resides on a small corner lot just off Fredericksburg Road. 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom - $69,500 1,120 square feet See the Virtual Tour Built in 1926 Central heating Never too hard to find a paleta Laundry inside Convenient to Woodlawn Lake Park, Bihl Haus Arts and the Woodlawn Theater. What else is Nearby? View the Map Walkable Neighborhood (75 out 100 is great for S.A.!) The Deco District is a quaint neighborhood located north of downtown, just off Fredericksburg Road. A walkable neighborhood, it has great restaurants, bars and parks including the Woodlawn Lake Park within a mile. The annual Deco Days Street Festival and Art Celebration is a major attraction. Cool Crest Golf - the bomb! Bihl Haus Arts and the Woodlawn Theater are located nearby. Chris Madrid's, Casbeers, Tip Top Cafe and Jacala Mexican Restaurant are all located within a mile. Don't forget the "Deco-B" and be sure to check out the Cantu's at Halisco Cafe on Summit (breakfast & lunch only!) Somebody should definitely set up a Deano's appreciation page. Some Wonderful Memories Multi-level Wood Deck The current owner, Onashka, shares favorite memories of 1618, W. Rosewood Avenue. The location is fantastic. I was really "10 minutes" from everything! I spent many wonderful evening walking around Woodlawn park as well as swimming there in the summers. El Rafas has wonderful breakfast tacos. I would walk there on Saturday mornings to "eat, meet and greet" with friends. I also enjoyed the fancy Jim's Restaurant on Hildebrand for dinner. The Mexican popsicles around the corner on Fredericksburg Road, are WONDERFUL. You must try the mango...very inexpensive as well. I can tell you are already in love with this neat house. We understand and look forward to hearing from you. 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 all Equal Opportunity Housing Laws. © Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved, Joe Barfield.

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Historic Spanish Colonial Revival

Owner Clint McKenzie & Craftsman Baltazar Espinosa will discuss the renovation of this Designated "Historic Exceptional" home from 6-8pm Wednesday, December 7, 2005

This week: Top 3 favorite home in San Antonio per Mike Greenberg Amazing Updates and Exceptional Character Mary M. Fisher's 2001 Express News account of the rehab Greetings, I hope you can make it to the invitation-only pre-sale open house Wednesday evening, 12/07/2005 at Clint McKenzie's amazing adobe block Spanish Colonial Revival home in the Riverside Mission area. We will be serving wine in the octagonal castle turret overlooking San Antonio from 6-8pm. I have included a few photos and links to a virtual tour and to articles from the Express News written about the historic home. Please feel free to invite anyone you know who might be interested in the home at 302 Stratford Court [Map]. Clint is ready to move to his next project, so a new caring owner is needed. Clint has invested over $200,000 including $70,000 from the Conservation Society. and 2,500 man hours in renovating this exceptional home. Maybe you know someone who would be a good steward for this home. YOu are on "the list" so you and your friends have the opportunity to check out 302 Stratford Ct. before I post it to the MLS. Take care, Joe Barfield The Joe Barfield Group 210-733-1928 Top 3 favorite home in San Antonio per Mike Greenberg "Houses don't get any more distinctive than the place Clint McKenzie is rescuing from near-ruin on the South Side. Neighborhood kids call it "the castle" for the turreted octagonal tower that rises above a corner of the front porch. "Broad arches perched on columns, recalling Romanesque convent architecture, define the deep front porch and side porte-cochere..." [More] Read the rest of the story Amazing Updates and Exceptional Character 2 separate HVAC units recently installed Complete rewire Extensive plumbing updates Adobe and stucco refinish by craftsmen .32 acres in art-trendy Hot Wells/Riverside area near Willow Way 3 bedrooms, 1 bath Each room features a different decorative "Mission Tile" 2,224 square feet Mary M. Fisher's 2001 Express News account of the rehab "The bathroom was a nightmare when I bought the house," he recalls. It had a buckling floor and toilet leaking water onto the foundation. McKenzie removed the bathtub to excavate under the buckled floor, removed the tiles, broke up the cement, poured a new cement base and relaid the tile. He also replaced the sink with an old one from the King William area, built a tile vanity and stripped the built- in wooden medicine cabinet, which has art glass insets. "In addition, he assisted the electrician in rewiring the house. "I ripped out all the wiring," he says, and he stripped all the woodwork - whose 14 paint layers he laments were "just a misery." As if that weren't enough hard labor, McKenzie and crew took 87,000 pounds of hard Portland cement plaster off the house and then applied 35,000 pounds of adobe plaster. "Many a night I've sat down on the floor with a six pack of beer and cried my eyes out" over the sheer enormity of the project, he confides..." [More] Read the complete story of the rehab... Quick Links The Map http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=n9id8qbab.0.9kdarobab.kg998rn6.16301&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.JoeBarfield.com The Virtual Tour

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