FULLERWOOD PARK MEDITERRANEAN REVIVAL HOME

The pineapple has long been considered the symbol of hospitality and welcome so be prepared to be greeted accordingly as six pineapples on posts line the boundary of the front yard in anticipation of your arrival. Just on the other side of the wooden gate lies one of Fullerwood Park’s beloved Mediterranean Revival homes from the 1920s. Always admired and coveted, they rarely come to market so we encourage aficionados of the era in search of a home in the city to visit and take in the details.

Typical of the period, an open front patio faces south with a bit of breeze wafting from Hospital Creek down the street. A leaded glass front door throws prisms of light across the oak floors making little burst of rainbows. Living and dining rooms span the front of the house boasting original smooth barrel ceilings (10′ high at the peak) and groupings of arched wooden casement windows that open to the patio and a tiny balcony full of plants. Both large rooms, the living room is oriented to the gas fireplace flanked by traditonal windows over built-in bookshelves and the dining room can easily accommodate as large a group as you care to feed. A recent kitchen renovation created an inspired room for culinary adventure and there’s room for several to flex their cooking muscle. Cool white cabinets, Cambria counters with flecks of white, grey, silver and black, subway tile backsplashes, a small center island with room for two to sit and contemplate the next meal and an easy flow out to the covered patio and private gardens.

Two sunny bedrooms are off the shotgun hallway and both are generously proportioned with good wall space for furniture placement options. At the end of the hall is a full bath with tub and shower and small windows looking out to a verdant backyard. The master is on the west side and is a shady spot in this sunny house. Overhead recessed lights offer a soft glow for late night reading. A new master bath is awash in creamy travertine and natural light. You’ll wake up early just to enjoy the great shower while you listen to the songbirds entertain you. Don’t miss the big walk-in closet with all its handy built-ins – no complaints about storage here! French doors from the bath open to a tiny sitting deck where you can dry off in the warm sunshine and check on how things are progressing in the garden.

Behind the double carport, you’ll find a covered patio with a lazy paddle fan – a sweet spot for evening cocktails. This is a treasure indeed!

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