A San Antonio home recently listed for just under $1.5 million was built in 1961, but there’s something of the Old World in this structure.
Maybe it’s the stone exterior, arched windows, red tile roof, or the way the chevron-patterned stone path winds its way through its gated, manicured grounds.
Or maybe it’s the grand staircase with delicate wrought ironwork that winds up the side of the home’s entryway.
Perhaps it could be one of the house’s many chandeliers, or the stately comfort of its four bedrooms and their even more impressive walk-in closets. Then there are the four and a half bathrooms, one of which looks like it’s straight out of a rustic French chateau, with textured walls and a carved gemstone sink.
But the feature that most reminds us of the Old World is the basement, of all places, which harbors a vast wine cellar reminiscent of Edgar Allen Poe’s short story “The Cask of Amontillado.” In the chilling tale of revenge, a carnival reveler is lured into a wine cellar in Venice and buried alive behind a wall of brick.
However, by the looks of this finished basement with rich wood carvings and impressive double doors, nothing so creepy transpired. Perhaps the worst thing that could happen here is confusing your Schioppettino and Friulano varietals.
Che imbarazzo!
This home is listed by Scott Malouff with Keller Williams Realty.
All photos and listing info via Realtor.com.
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