Spanish Mission Style Revival View fullsize A mature olive tree was transplanted from an orchard that was being demolished in front of the entryway for privacy. A small cactus garden complete with an Ocotillo plant, a Dragon tree, variegated agaves, society garlic, and an existing dwarf bottle brush is placed at the top of the entryway stairway. All of the grass and bonsai-style podocarpus shrubs were removed to make way for the new garden. View fullsize Beautiful clay fired steps with remants of green glaze that dripped off the pots sitting above in the kiln are lit by antique torcheres. There was once many antique torcheres in the neighborhood, but they have all been slowly removed. View fullsize Hexagon fountain created with reproduction Batchelder tile with Gladding McBean vintage pot. View fullsize Living room. Hand-carved limestone fireplace hearth from Atelier Jouvence in Chicago. New French doors created for access to exterior created to match originals. View fullsize Kitchen with Cal art tile renovated to accommodate Viking stove and Bosch dishwasher. View fullsize The qaint butler's pantry with adjoining breakfast nook was dark and depressing. A small cabinet was removed and a double hung window was installed to allow more light in. A new table was built as per the original drawings except with the addition of a latch and wheels so the table could be removed to be cleaned under and also to more easily access the storage areas in the breakfast nook seats. View fullsize Antique hand wrought iron gate. View fullsize The interior front courtyard which can be accessed from the living room or the front loggia is surrounded by two Sally Holmes climbing roses, a mature Cecil Bruner rose which follows the line of the tops of the courtyard walls. A new herringbone pattern brick patio replaced a bizarre circular brick patio. An original Batchelder fountain and spout is installed at the end of the courtyard. The fountain, which drained water out to the storm drain, was retrofitted with a circulating pump. View fullsize Original garage doors restored. Wrap around driveway removed to make space for new exterior rooms & garden. View fullsize Dining room with new corbels to replace originals that had been removed. All wood was restored to original faux finish. View fullsize The original Batchelder tile, including rare pieces such as soap dishes, glass holders, and towel racks, were intact in both bathrooms. All the fixtures replaced those from the 1960's. Plastic and aluminum shower doors were removed exposing the tile and a more appropriate shower rod and curtain were installed. View fullsize The master bathroom had the original floor to ceiling Batchelder tile including some rare decorative tiles. The coved ceiling has a special sanded plaster finish. The fixtures are new but look vintage. View fullsize The entertainment room was once the breakfast room. It's location between the kitchen, dining, and living rooms make it an excellent place for the kids to hang out while parents prepare dinner. The paint is Benjamin Moore.
