A 1906 home in the King William Historic District has undergone a drastic $500,000 price cut since it first went on the market in January.
Now listed at just under $2 million, the beautifully restored property isn’t just another grand south-of-downtown mansion. Indeed, it’s packed with history.
For one, the 4,900-square-foot residence was built for Oscar Berman, a Russian Jewish immigrant who was one of the city’s best-known liquor wholesalers until Prohibition put the brakes on that line of business.
The home’s architect, Harvey L. Page, is also noteworthy, having designed historic landmarks in Washington D.C. before he landed in the warmer climes of the Alamo City. Some of Page’s other notable projects around town include the San Antonio Coliseum, the Travis Club Building and Temple Beth-El.
The three-story’s intricate architectural details certainly show off just why the wealthy Berman picked Page to design his dream home. Corinthian and Doric columns frame the front of the house, which features not one, but two balconies above its expansive first-floor porch.
Inside, the four-bedroom, four-bath home features original ornate crown molding through much of the bottom floor, while a mural depicting a European countryside decorates one of the living areas and a coffered ceiling adds elegance to the dining room.
This home is listed by Amy Kolb with Engel & Völkers San Antonio. All photos and listing info via Realtor.com.
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