San Antonio restaurateur Cappy Lawton flipped this remodeled Monte Vista home now for sale

Cappy Lawton is best known for restaurant ventures such as his namesake Broadway restaurant, Mama's Cafe and La Fonda on North Main Street. But, as evidenced by this gorgeously remodeled Monte Vista property that recently hit the market, he also knows a thing or two about home restoration.

Lawton worked with Don B. McDonald, the renowned architect behind the Cellars at the Pearl, to refurbish this house in the early 2000s. The result was a distinctive dwelling that emulates the open and airy California Craftsman style. Exposed wood beams, high ceilings and an open floor plan lend an almost tropical feel to interior of the four-bedroom, three bath home.

The backyard features a deck built of ultra-hard Brazilian Ipe wood that overlooks a covered green space equipped with infrared heaters and fans. An adjoining outdoor kitchen includes a formidable gas grill plus a built-in storage for a backyard entertainment system.

The property is listed for $850,000 and began receiving offers almost immediately after going on the market, according to its agent.

This home is listed by Mallory Baird with Kuper Sotheby's International Realty.

All photos by Realtor.com.