Hot Property: ‘Honoring history’ with original finishes in Corona Heights
Three years ago, he realized his ambition and moved into 4087 17th St., a two-bedroom with a south-facing garden.
Dentils, a shingled frieze and pilasters flanking the front door draw eyes to the canary yellow facade.
Besides their curb appeal, those architectural elements hint at the period details permeating the interior of the 1,945-square-foot home.
“There were still the original hinges on all the interior doors,” Lee said about the home, which is open Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. From a house built in 1885.
Previous owners of this home did a tremendous job honoring its history.
Lee opted for a neutral gray tinged with hints of navy for the eat-in kitchen, which offers a center island and stainless steel appliances.
Brilliant white wainscoting with coffered paneling wraps around the room, and stylish buttresses support the alcove’s trim.
Built-in speakers pump sound into the kitchen and the room features one of the home’s three fireplaces.
Hardwood pocket doors seal the dining room off from a living room with an original chandelier and DeSousa Hughes wallpaper.
The lower level houses a 14-foot-by-18-foot master bedroom with a walk-in closet.
Display cabinets and a marble shower with built-in bench finish the lower level’s full bathroom.
A family room at the rear of the lower level connects to the laundry room and opens to a brick patio with south-facing garden.
Skylights, leaded and stained glass windows, wainscoting, pocket doors and original hardware are found throughout.
The top level features a deck off the kitchen, while a brick patio off the lower-level family room includes a porch swing.