From the outside, an Alamo Heights home recently listed for $1.2 million looks nice enough. However, the view from the exterior gives little indication of the jaw-dropping opulence inside.
Indeed, the 1947 structure harbors surprises around every corner thanks to well-appointed design choices.
That’s not to say that its curb appeal is anything to sniff at. A wraparound front porch gives a warm Southern welcome.
But inside, built-in bookshelves, floor-to-ceiling windows and a fireplace anchor a stately living room. Nearby, ornate wallpaper adorns the sumptuous formal dining area, where more floor-to-ceiling windows allow natural light to pour into the space, aided further by an elaborate chandelier.
A heathered blue-gray wainscoting continues as a motif through both spaces, further lending a sense of decorum. However, its texturized patina almost gives a hint of French countryside shabby chic aesthetic.
Surprising color choices continue in the massive, updated kitchen, which features a unique pale pink on its cabinets. This feminine touch continues in the nearby craft room, any creative’s dream workspace.
But the true centerpiece is a spacious family room, which boasts an even more abundant array of floor-to-ceiling windows. Its dramatic lantern ceiling draws the eye upward and makes the space feel even more expansive.
The surprises continue in the primary suite, which has three walk-in closets. A separate guest suite has its own wing, with french doors that open onto the patio.
This home is listed by Debbie Boggs with Home Team Of America.
All photos and listing info via Realtor.com.
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