A mansion in the North San Antonio neighborhood of Elm Creek has just hit the market for $1.175 million, offering a neo-traditional interpretation of classical elements.
First, there are the grand columns in the impressive port cochere, which greets guests (and covers them from the elements) upon arrival. Inside, a two-story foyer continues the grandeur, along with coffered ceilings. The living room in this 1987-built home also features a full bar, surrounded by stately wood paneling.
But it’s obvious that that this five-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bath residence isn’t actually old. Rather, it feels like fan fiction.
Though its roof has classic red Spanish tiles, there’s something sparklingly new about every surface of the 5,703-square-foot dwelling. Centuries haven’t settled into its bones, carved striations in its face.
This is traditional architecture for someone who wants it move-in ready — without the baggage, without the ghosts.
Case in point: the bright kitchen. Though informed by classical elements such as the stately crown molding, its pristine, spacious and updated, with the modern convenience of a kitchen island. It’s hard to imagine spaghetti sauce has been splattered here, even once.
Similarly, a massive bathroom worthy of Liberace has an oversized soaking tub surrounded by statuettes and mirrors on every wall.
The primary bedroom also features a secret oak cabinet gun closet, custom-built with the utmost “discretion,” according to the listing.
A dual story veranda obscured by palms continues the Spanish neocolonial trend, al fresco.
Quite the opposite of the average old house with updates where “what’s old is new again.” Here, what’s new is old again.
This home is listed by Robert W. Elder with Phyllis Browning Company.
All photos and listing info via Realtor.com.
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