1896 Queen Anne Victorian Estate in Escondido
The home: The "Beach House" built in 1896 is a Queen Anne Victorian Estate that has been fully restored using the highest quality period pieces.
Original refurnished hardwood floors, Bradbury & Bradbury wallpaper throughout, original lighting fixtures, antique fireplace with Minton tile. Hand made doors by a master craftsman, with antique period piece door knobs. Updated kitchen, newer plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and paid solar.
Lush English style garden with imported Italian fountain, custom gazebo, and abundance of outdoor entertaining space.
The "Beach House" is considered the "Jewell of Escondido" it is has received many awards for its outstanding restoration work. It is on the National Registry of Historic Places as well as on the Mills Act, saving the owner 2/3 of their property tax.
The entry has an original Mahogany staircase, Bradbury & Bradbury wallpaper designed by Walter Crane and William Morris, average 13 color patterns per room. The fireplace is from an Old Historical home in Pasadena surrounded by Victorian tile and the floor tile of the fireplace is made by Minton (founded in England in 1793). The firebox log holder belonged to the Ulysses S. Grant Families home in downtown San Diego. The glass doors have been carved and etched, all of the carvings are handmade and done with a copper wheel.
Listing Courtesy of Ryan Bass at Coldwell Banker
The neighborhood: Valuing the community's unique heritage, the City of Escondido established the Old Escondido Historic District in 1989. The district, featuring 900 homes built in the mid 1880s to date, is bounded by 4th Avenue on the north, 13th on the south, Escondido Boulevard to the west and Chestnut on the east.
From tiny Craftsman bungalows to magnificent Victorian homes, the area is a wonderful place to walk or tour by car. Many older homes are currently undergoing restoration—return visits will reveal steady improvement within the district. Home tours are offered annually on Mother's Day. For more information on the Mother's Day home tours, visit www.oldescondido.org.
In order to maintain the integrity of the historical district, every homeowner is required to obtain a "certificate of appropriateness" prior to initiating exterior improvements or change, including painting, window replacement, and fence installation, whether a home is on the historical register or not. Guidelines for Historic Preservation and other information can be obtained from the Planning Department at City Hall. (Source: Escondido.org)