A bungalow at 1042 Irving Ave. in Astoria is for sale.

A remodeled 1916 bungalow in Northeast Portland’s Roseway neighborhood is currently available for sale. This two-level house is situated on a 4,356-square-foot lot at 3103 N.E. 71st Ave. The property boasts five bedrooms and three bathrooms, offering ample living space for its occupants. The interior design showcases meticulous craftsmanship and thoughtful renovations, blending historical charm with modern amenities. The living and dining areas feature refinished oak floors, creating a cohesive and elegant look. A prominent wood-burning fireplace, crowned with a mantel, serves as a focal point in these open spaces. Large windows with deep sills allow for abundant natural light, enhancing the airy feel of the rooms. The kitchen has been updated with custom white oak floating shelves and cabinetry, complemented by handmade wooden pulls, which add a unique and personalized touch to the space. The entryway is distinguished by a custom Craftsman front door, leading into an area equipped with a white oak bench and built-in cabinetry, providing both aesthetic appeal and practical storage solutions. A sunroom, designed for relaxation, includes a custom bench with cabinets and walls adorned with vertical shiplap, contributing to a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Throughout the house, custom trim and additional cabinetry were skillfully installed by a cabinetmaker, highlighting the attention to detail in the renovation. Natural light is further enhanced by skylights integrated into the vaulted ceiling, creating bright and welcoming interiors. An notable feature of the property is a self-contained studio apartment, or accessory dwelling unit (ADU), complete with its own kitchen and bathroom. This ADU offers versatility, potentially serving as a guest suite, rental unit, or private living space for family members. Outdoors, the property includes a west-facing cedar deck, which features a built-in pergola, providing a shaded area for outdoor enjoyment. The deck overlooks meticulously maintained garden beds and a plum tree, creating a serene and picturesque backyard environment. The listing is managed by broker Becca Barron of Neighbors Realty, indicating a professional handling of the sale of this renovated historic home. #PortlandRealEstate #BungalowForSale #RosewayNeighborhood #HistoricHome #HomeRenovation #AccessoryDwellingUnit #CustomCabinetry #RealEstateListing

Bibury, often dubbed ‘the most beautiful village in England’ by William Morris, is home to the delightful Grade II-listed Arlington Manor. This property, located in the wooded Coln Valley, approximately seven miles from Cirencester, is currently on the market for a guide price of £1.895 million, managed by Savills. Historically, Arlington Manor has a rich past. The Victoria County History (1981) records it as a 17th-century house, with an 18th-century south-west front resulting from a partial rebuilding of its south wing. In 1839, the property functioned as a farmhouse within the Barnsley Park estate, featuring outbuildings to the south, including a barn dating back to 1808. The current owner acquired the house in April 2004 and has since undertaken a sympathetic and extensive renovation. This renovation included integrating the attached stone barn at the rear into the main structure, thereby creating a substantial additional reception room. The property now offers expansive, flexible, and well-lit accommodation spread across three floors. It comprises five reception rooms, a dedicated study, a fully-equipped kitchen/breakfast room, five bedrooms, and five bathrooms. The manor's unique charm is further enhanced by its recent interior design update, skillfully executed by Joanna Wood. Wood is renowned for her expertise in Cotswold properties, having previously restored her own Georgian manor house in nearby Southrop, lending her a deep understanding of the region's architectural and aesthetic sensibilities. Outdoors, a paved courtyard at the rear of the house leads to the enchanting walled gardens. These gardens feature a variety of private, landscaped areas meticulously divided by traditional dry-stone walls, offering a serene and picturesque environment. Included in the sale is an attached one-bedroom cottage, which boasts independent access next to Arlington’s wrought-iron entrance gates, as well as an internal connection to the main house. Additionally, the property features a fully equipped party barn. This barn is designed for entertainment, complete with soft furnishings, dramatic lighting, a table football setup, and a cinema screen, making it an ideal space for social gatherings and leisure activities. #CotswoldProperty #ArlingtonManor #HistoricHomes #LuxuryRealEstate #InteriorDesign #PeriodProperty #CountryLife #JoannaWood #Bibury

This article highlights an OKC-63 model Eichler home, designed by Claude Oakland, which is currently listed for $1.2 million in the Sequoyah Hills neighborhood of Oakland, California. Built in 1965, this particular model is situated in one of the smallest Eichler communities in the Bay Area. Claude Oakland, a significant figure in midcentury modern architecture, worked with Joseph Eichler for over 25 years, contributing to the design of more than 3,430 Eichler homes and refining the distinct Eichler aesthetic. The residence, located at 8050 Shay Drive, retains many of its original features, exuding a strong midcentury charm. Key characteristics include a large, central open-air atrium, a great room featuring unpainted, vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, original wood wall paneling, and a wood-burning brick fireplace that serves as a central focal point. The home incorporates clerestory windows to ensure bright, sunny interiors throughout, complemented by the atrium and adjacent skylights that further enhance the natural light and airy feel. The layout promotes a strong indoor/outdoor connection, characteristic of Eichler designs. The entryway leads directly to the central atrium, which is envisioned as a space for entertaining. The post-and-beam construction further emphasizes this flow, directing the eye from the atrium to the backyard. A two-car garage, featuring flexible wood-paneled space, is currently utilized as a home gym and play area. Interior spaces include an open-plan great room with original globe pendant lighting. The dining nook is positioned between the kitchen and the living room, with the dining area itself featuring original mahogany paneled walls. The galley kitchen maintains its original cabinetry and countertops in excellent condition, updated with stainless-steel appliances and a large pantry. It provides direct access to both the atrium and the garage. The home comprises multiple bedrooms, including a master suite with direct outdoor access via sliding glass doors. The master suite also includes an ensuite bath with updated fixtures and original cabinetry, alongside a large walk-in closet with a built-in organizing system. A second bathroom also features an ensuite bath. An notable addition to the property is a permitted "casita" in the backyard. This detached structure includes a double-pane sliding door and its own deck, offering potential as a private home office, studio space, or a small guest house. The landscaped backyard is equipped with programmable irrigation and offers ample space for entertaining. A deck area, located just off the great room, features concrete countertops, a solar shade, and power, serving as an extension of the main living space for true indoor/outdoor living. The property is marketed by Thomas Westfall of Alain Pinel Realtors. #EichlerHome #MidcenturyModern #ClaudeOakland #BayAreaRealEstate #OaklandCalifornia #AtriumDesign #IndoorOutdoorLiving #HomeForSale #ArchitecturalDesign

This blog post highlights an early 20th-century bow-front row house in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, currently on the market for $1.2 million. The single-family brick residence, built by 1912, has retained many of its original architectural features, despite being in need of some modernization. The property has a notable history, having been owned by the same family since 1946, following its purchase from Margaret O'Dwyer, the widow of a former chief supervisor for the Department of Markets. The house's exterior showcases a pale-brick facade, an incised door surround, and a cornice, though the original double doors have been replaced by a more contemporary blue door. Inside, the first floor maintains its original layout, comprising a living room, dining room, and kitchen. An extension later added a breakfast room and a full bath at the rear, which regrettably covers the dining room windows. Period details on the first floor include an original staircase with a built-in bench, and parquet flooring with inlaid borders extending through the entry, living, and dining areas. The living room's bay window features stained glass, and while a console mirror or mantel is missing, its former location is still visible on the floor. The dining room is particularly rich in original woodwork, featuring wainscoting, a plate shelf, a coffered ceiling, and glass-fronted built-ins. The two original windows that once overlooked the backyard remain, complete with their moldings. The kitchen, while functional, has a dropped ceiling and wood cabinets, Formica countertops, and a dishwasher. An arched opening leads to a paneled breakfast or mudroom, which boasts a vintage blue checkerboard floor and a closet for additional storage. The second floor accommodates four bedrooms and a full bath. While some wallpaper and carpeting may require updating to suit modern tastes, the house's inherent character and preserved details offer significant potential for a buyer interested in restoration. The listing photos do not feature the full baths on either floor, suggesting these areas are likely in need of renovation. The floor plan indicates a washer and dryer in the first-floor bath and a laundry room in the basement. The basement also includes a recreation room with paneling and a concrete floor, though its dropped ceiling requires attention. Outdoors, a concrete patio extends from the breakfast room, leading to another concrete patio and planting beds in the backyard. Mechanical systems in the house have reportedly been updated within the last five years. The property is listed by Bernadette Mitchell and Peter Grazioli of Brown Harris Stevens. This Bay Ridge home presents an opportunity to acquire a residence with historical charm and architectural integrity, poised for a thoughtful renovation to blend its classic elements with contemporary living standards. #BayRidge #RowHouse #HistoricHome #RealEstate #Brooklyn #HouseOfTheDay #ArchitecturalDetails #HomeRenovation

The article focuses on the recent availability of one of San Francisco's iconic Painted Ladies in Alamo Square, a Queen Anne-style Victorian home, for $2.7 million. Despite its significant price tag and historical charm, the 1,700-square-foot property is described as being in need of a renovation. The home retains appealing original features such as high ceilings, a carved-wood staircase, and stained-glass windows, but also presents areas requiring significant updates, including dirty floors, tiny bathrooms, and dated kitchen cabinets. To explore the renovation potential of this historic home, the author gathered insights from six architectural and design professionals. Each expert provided distinct recommendations for transforming the property while respecting its original character. Caitlin Murray of Black Lacquer Design suggested enhancing the hand-carved trim work with bold, unexpected paint colors like jet black or bright yellow, along with high-gloss finishes for a modern touch. She also emphasized the use of impactful wallpaper prints, such as florals or stripes, particularly for a large blank wall in the dining area. Drew Lang of Lang Architecture proposed preserving the historically significant facade but advocated for updating and expanding the rear-facing windows to increase natural light within the home. Lang also highlighted the importance of integrating an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) into the HVAC system for improved energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Haley Weidenbaum, founder of Everhem, recommended the installation of inside-mounted woven wood or Roman shades for areas requiring privacy, noting that these would block sunlight while allowing the intricate detailing of the window frames to remain visible. NYC-based designer Becky Shea envisioned a dramatic transformation for the foyer, suggesting the replacement of the existing bland white tiles with graphic black options, such as Fireclay’s Star & Cross pattern, to add depth. She also recommended a showstopping light fixture, specifically Lindsey Adelman’s Drop System, to create an impactful first impression for guests. Ariel Okin suggested extending the house’s exterior pastel and sherbet palette to the interior, balancing the playful colors with cooler materials like iron, terrazzo, and cerused woods to prevent the scheme from appearing too childish. Holly Waterfield, lead designer at The Brooklyn Home Company, focused on the kitchen and dining area, proposing an open-plan layout that encompasses both spaces. Her design included a central island to provide additional storage and serve as an anchor for the room. For the walls, Waterfield suggested a warm white hue with a Portola plaster finish to achieve a weathered aesthetic. She also recommended replacing the floors with natural white oak, finished with a super-matte, water-based color, to complete the home's fresh renovation. #VictorianHome #SanFrancisco #HomeRenovation #InteriorDesign #ArchitecturalPreservation #HistoricHomes #AlamoSquare #DesignTrends

This article highlights an exclusive opportunity to purchase an undeveloped home lot in Frisco’s Starwood master-planned community, complete with pre-designed architectural plans from Bella Custom Homes. The offering aims to streamline the custom home building process for a luxury Santa Barbara transitional style home, priced at $4.895 million. Bella Custom Homes, a recognized builder in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 1993, is known for its transparent, fixed-cost pricing model. This approach provides clients with a detailed, upfront cost before construction begins, ensuring no hidden fees, while still allowing for significant customization and personalization of the new residence. The featured property is located at 5309 Buena Vista Drive, a 0.81-acre lot within the guard-gated Starwood community. This community is distinguished by its wooded creeks, mature oak trees, and scenic hilltop views, and falls within the highly-rated Frisco Independent School District. The specific lot offers unique advantages, including backing onto a tree-lined community greenspace, eliminating direct rear neighbors, and providing distant views of The Star and Lake Lewisville from the second floor. The proposed home, spanning 8,284 square feet, features six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and two half-baths. The architectural style, Santa Barbara transitional, blends the soft curves of Italianate Renaissance with the practical elements of Spanish Revival. The exterior will showcase a Mediterranean facade with stucco, cast stone details, quatrefoil insets, and a Spanish tile roof. A signature element by Bella Custom Homes' founder Tony Visconti, grass latticework, will highlight arched windows and a double iron-and-glass front door. Inside, the 5,163-square-foot first floor is designed to include an owner’s suite, a private guest suite, formal living areas, a family room, and a well-appointed kitchen equipped with high-end Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. Additional luxury amenities on this level include a wine room, exercise room, mudroom with built-ins, and a safe room within the owner’s suite closet. A spacious 20x39-foot outdoor living area with a pool view and grilling station, along with a four-car garage, complements the ground floor. The second floor, covering 3,121 square feet, houses a media room, four additional bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, and a game room featuring a kitchenette that opens to an expansive private balcony. According to Stacy Brotemarkle, vice president and co-owner of Bella Custom Homes, the floorplans and specifications are finalized and ready for permitting. This pre-designed and pre-approved status significantly shortens the typical custom build timeline, bypassing months of design and Homeowners Association approval processes. This makes it an ideal option for families seeking a luxury custom home without the prolonged initial stages. The Starwood community itself offers a range of amenities, including walking trails, a community center, a fitness center with an indoor sports court, a playground, swimming pools, and tennis courts. It is conveniently located near major Frisco attractions such as The Star, Dr. Pepper Ballpark, Toyota Stadium, and prominent shopping and entertainment districts like Stonebriar Centre, the Shops at Legacy, Legacy West, the new PGA Headquarters, and the recently announced Universal Studios Frisco. Bella Custom Homes is also one of the approved builders for The Preserve, a new luxury gated community within the expansive Fields development in Frisco, further solidifying their presence in the region's high-end real estate market. #FriscoRealEstate #CustomHomes #BellaCustomHomes #LuxuryLiving #StarwoodCommunity #SantaBarbaraTransitional #FriscoISD #DallasFortWorthRealEstate #HomeBuilding

The article profiles a classic Victorian home at 3225 Gaylord Ave. in Dormont, dubbed the “Narnia House” by local children due to its whimsical exterior and a green globe lamppost reminiscent of the one in C.S. Lewis’s tale. Dana Burrows and Conor McCaskey were captivated by the home, eventually purchasing it in 2016 after years of admiring it. The house, painted in cheerful period colors, features fish-scale shingles and an enchanting turret, with gold leaf house numbers on transom glass adding to its historic charm. The lamppost served as a beloved meeting point for neighborhood children. Upon acquiring the 2,300-square-foot property, which was originally decorated in a near-perfect period design with extensive wallpaper and antique furniture, the couple embarked on a renovation. They removed most of the wallpaper and rugs, revealing well-preserved original hardwood floors. Key interior upgrades included installing a gas fireplace insert in the living room. Mechanical improvements featured new windows and a slate-look metal roof with a lifetime guarantee, replacing the original slate-tile roof. The charming porch and the home's distinctive yellow and green exterior paint colors were retained. The stunning entry is characterized by an original panel staircase with a brass nymph on the newel post, providing golden light. Several original stained glass windows, located in the entry, formal living room, first-floor landing, and an upstairs bathroom, bathe the rooms in warm, colorful light. The living room features a retrofitted marble fireplace facade with a new Valor Fireplace. The formal dining room was updated with a striking black ceiling, a white medallion, and a modern chandelier, creating a dramatic space ideal for entertaining. The unique kitchen, renovated before the couple purchased the home, boasts an exposed brick hearth wall for the range, wood beams, a ceramic tile floor, and another stained glass window above the cabinetry. The home offers four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. The second floor includes two full bedrooms, a master bedroom, and one full bathroom. One bedroom was converted into a walk-in closet, and another serves as a home office. The upstairs bathroom features wood tongue-in-groove wainscoting, a heated towel rack, built-in closets, and original hardwood floors. The third floor comprises two full bedrooms and a renovated half bathroom, with a ceiling opened up by previous owners. The basement has been modernized with a full bathroom, fireplace, drop ceiling, and laundry area. The property also includes an enchanting gazebo in the backyard, a detached garage, radiator heating, and window air conditioners. The couple eventually sold the home to move to a property on wooded land. #DormontRealEstate #VictorianHome #HomeRenovation #HistoricHomes #PittsburghHomes #NarniaHouse #ArchitecturalFeatures #RealEstateMarket

This period-style detached dwelling, located at 110 Portadown Road in Tandragee, is currently for sale, offering a unique opportunity for prospective homeowners. Situated on an expansive plot of approximately 0.8 acres, which includes a paddock, the property blends traditional charm with practical living space. The house is strategically positioned between Portadown and Tandragee, providing both convenience and a desirable setting. Upon entering through a composite door with a glazed panel and side panels, visitors are greeted by a mosaic tiled flooring in the entrance hall, which also features a single panel radiator and an under-stairs storage closet. The living and dining room, measuring 3.3m x 4.05m, is a dual-aspect space with a prominent bay window overlooking the front. It includes a fireplace with a slate tiled surround, wood mantle, and slate tiled hearth, complemented by wood effect laminate flooring and a double panel radiator. The lounge, similarly a dual-aspect room at 3.3m x 4.2m, also features a bay window to the front. This room boasts a fireplace with a cast iron surround, decorative tiled back panel, tiled hearth, and an electric insert, alongside double and single panel radiators and wood effect laminate flooring. Further into the property, a rear hallway offers a single panel radiator and wood effect laminate flooring, with a composite door leading to a conservatory porch at the rear. The kitchen, sized at 3.3m x 4.55m, is well-appointed with a comprehensive range of high and low level cabinets featuring solid wood doors. It is equipped with an integrated fridge, a four-ring electric hob with an integrated extractor canopy, a double oven, and a microwave. The kitchen is plumbed for a dishwasher and includes a composite one and a half bowl sink and drainage unit with a pelmet above. Tiled flooring and splashback, a wood-panelled ceiling with recessed lighting, and a single panel radiator complete this functional space. Bedroom four, located at the rear and measuring 3.31m x 4.42m, offers flexibility for various family needs, featuring wood effect laminate flooring and a double panel radiator. The conservatory porch, at 2.83m x 1.81m, has UPVC doors on either side, tiled flooring, a double panel radiator, and a composite door to the rear hallway. A half landing provides access to a balcony area via a sliding UPVC patio door, offering views over the surrounding countryside and capturing the evening sun. The family bathroom, measuring 3.29m x 2.1m, includes a panel bath with a shower head attachment and screen, a close-coupled WC, and a wash hand basin with a vanity unit. It features a single panel radiator, fully tiled walls, access to the hotpress, and tile effect vinyl flooring. The first floor landing has a single panel radiator and access to attic storage rooms. Bedroom one, a front-aspect double bedroom at 3.15m x 4.21m, includes a double panel radiator and a tiled shower enclosure with an electric shower. Bedroom two, another front-aspect double bedroom, measures 3.32m x 3.66m and has a double panel radiator. Bedroom three, a rear-aspect bedroom, is 3.31m x 2.72m with a double panel radiator. Additional attic space includes a landing with a roof window, a double panel radiator, and a power point. Storage room one, at 3.09m x 2.72m, features a roof window, a double panel radiator, and carpet flooring. Storage room two, measuring 3.17m x 1.84m, also has a roof window, a single panel radiator, additional storage closets in the eaves, and carpet flooring. The exterior of the property is equally impressive. The front features pillared and gated access with a tarmac driveway leading to the house, a lawned garden with mature planting, and a tarmac driveway extending to the rear. The rear boasts an extensive concrete yard area with gated access, providing ample parking and storage. It includes outside floodlighting, an outside tap, an enclosed rear garden laid in lawn with double gated access, an oil tank, and a paddock of approximately 0.5 acres. A detached double garage, measuring 7.78m x 6.98m, has two up-and-over garage doors and a pedestrian door to the front, dual-aspect UPVC framed double glazed windows, plastered walls, lighting, and numerous power points, plus access to attic space. A boiler room, at 2.85m x 3.84m, contains a range of cabinets, a stainless steel sink, lighting, and power points, alongside an outside WC with a close-coupled WC and wash hand basin. The property is heated by oil fired central heating. #DetachedHouse #PeriodStyle #TandrageeProperty #JoyceClarke #FamilyHome #SpaciousGrounds #DoubleGarage #OilHeating

This article highlights the historical significance and modern amenities of the Wagamon House, a bungalow located in the heart of Milton's historic district. Built in 1913, the property showcases a successful blend of traditional architecture with contemporary upgrades, reflecting a dedicated effort by its previous owners to maintain and enhance its classic charm. The listing agent, Leslie Byrne of Anthony Patrick Real Estate LLC, emphasizes the specialized attention required for historic homes and praises the meticulous upkeep of this particular property. The main house features elegant hardwood floors throughout, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. It includes formal living and dining spaces that are well-suited for entertaining guests. The first floor accommodates two bedrooms and one full bathroom. The kitchen, equipped with stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops, maintains a traditional self-contained layout. An innovative conversion of the former “summer kitchen” has resulted in a bright and cozy dining area, which provides direct access to an expansive outdoor deck, ideal for relaxation and social gatherings. Adding to the property's allure are the beautifully landscaped grounds, which boast a charming pergola and a tranquil koi pond. These outdoor features contribute to a luxurious living experience. The second floor of the main residence is dedicated to a comprehensive owner's suite. This private sanctuary comprises a bedroom, a bathroom, a comfortable living area, a kitchen with a wraparound bar, and a dining space, offering complete self-sufficiency and comfort. In addition to the main house, the property includes a detached two-car garage, which also provides a third carport space. Above the garage, a one-bedroom apartment has been thoughtfully developed. This auxiliary unit features a kitchen on the ground floor, while the upstairs level encompasses a bedroom, a living area, a bathroom, and a walk-out deck. Leslie Byrne notes that this apartment was specifically designed and converted for use as Airbnb accommodations, presenting a lucrative opportunity for potential buyers. This setup allows for versatile use of the space, whether as a private guesthouse for visitors or as a short-term or long-term rental property, generating additional income. Beyond its architectural and interior merits, the bungalow's location is a significant advantage. It offers convenient access to a variety of local attractions in Milton and Lewes, enhancing the lifestyle appeal for residents. Furthermore, the property is situated close to the natural beauty of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and the popular coastal destination of Rehoboth Beach, providing ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and leisure activities. The article underscores that the Wagamon House offers a unique combination of historic elegance, modern comfort, and strategic location, making it a highly desirable residence. #MiltonDelaware #HistoricHome #Bungalow #RealEstate #HomeDesign #LuxuryLiving #RentalProperty