Upon arrival, the foyer greets guests with a gorgeous arched doorway leading to a Victorian sitting room where French doors open onto a covered garden patio. One can imagine guests patiently waiting in this room for their host to descend the staircase, passing by the stained glass window on the way down.
As is the case in many Victorian homes, French doors separate some of the interior rooms. Arched doorways also appear throughout, including in the kitchen and dining room, where an island with seating connects the two spaces. The archway's design is echoed in the dining room's built-in bookcase, where tchatchkis are showcased against a textured wallpaper.
The kitchen features a herringbone pattern of tilework throughout and also shows off elegant marble countertops. Perfect for entertaining, it also includes a wine fridge and wet bar.
The four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home distinguishes itself from many homes of its age by offering ample storage. For example, the huge walk-in closet is an update since the house's Victorian days, when a small armoire typically sufficed.
Local painter Andrea Jacobsen is the current owner, and her paintings are displayed throughout the historic dwelling. Jacobsen has also transformed a large mixed-purpose space on the second floor into her studio.
One of Jacobsen's paintings currently serves as the focal point in the downstairs half-bath, which resembles a narrow hallway with many cabinets. As the bathroom's quirkiest detail, one of these cabinets contains the bathroom sink.
The house's bathrooms couldn't be more different from each other. Another of the bathrooms has walls and ceilings covered in wood panels for a rustic feel, whereas the master bath conveys modernity with a marble walk-in shower.
The dual central air conditioning system and the backyard pool designed by Keith Zars aren't very Victorian either, but some updates just make sense.
The house's bathrooms couldn't be more different from each other. Another of the bathrooms has walls and ceilings covered in wood panels for a rustic feel, whereas the master bath conveys modernity with a marble walk-in shower.
The dual central air conditioning system and the backyard pool designed by Keith Zars aren't very Victorian either, but some updates just make sense.
This house is pending sale with an asking price of $625,000.
This home is listed by Robin Saunders, with San Antonio Portfolio Real Estate.
All photos and listing info via Realtor.com.
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All photos and listing info via Realtor.com.
Every house has a story, and our mission is to tell San Antonio’s story through the lens of our community's historic and colorful homes. The San Antonio Current’s real estate features are not ads, and are strictly operated through our editorial department. But we love public input. Do you know of a unique San Antonio home that we should highlight? Let us know, and email [email protected].
