You might expect a 104-year-old house to have a story or two to tell. What you might not expect is a 1921 Craftsman bungalow that has so perfectly preserved its past while balancing the needs and comforts of today.
This house is graced with illuminated mature live oak trees, creating strong curb appeal. The deep lot setback and profound covered porch give the 3,152-square-foot abode a timeless grandeur.
Only five years ago, this historic house at 2420 S Adams St. underwent one of its greatest trials when the Great Freeze of 2021 caused a major pipe break and all of the consequent damage. A painstaking, multi-year restoration process provided an opportunity to upgrade infrastructure and prepare the home for the next hundred years.
Walk into the living room and appreciate the myriad period details that remain intact, from the vintage fireplace with Batchelder tiles to the original glazed bookcases flanking it. Even the original floor registers have been retained.
The ground floor includes a formal dining room, two living areas, and a breakfast nook.
The broad galley kitchen contains over 200 square feet of space with a niche gas range, plenty of light, and cabinetry topped with steel countertops. Attached is the breakfast room that can, with its ample cabinetry, perform double duty as a butler’s pantry.
The primary bedroom has a modern ground-floor placement. The remaining three bedrooms are on the second floor. The bathroom count is two-and-one-half.
All of the baths retain a vintage ambience with period sinks and fixtures, white subway tile, and porcelain floor tiles.
Out back is a rather extensive compound of buildings, including the garage and a secondary house, the latter of which is admittedly a project for future owners or a take-it-or-leave-it opportunity. Also, there is an extensive cellar, offering added living space potential…