Here’s that perfect restoration opportunity for the true
Krisel fans out there: Brand new to the market - a nearly original home in Corbin Palms, the tract that helped
Palmer & Krisel and the Alexander Construction Company take off in the
1950s. This is the first time this home has been on the market in nearly 60
years, making this opportunity all the more special. Built in the ‘Corval
Estates’ portion of Corbin Palm, this 1954 beauty is a Corbin Palms Plan F4,
with four bedrooms and two bathrooms in 1,392 square feet.
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| Elevation Rendering |
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| Floor Plan & Amenities |
Situated on a 7,500 square-foot lot, the yard has recently
been cleared of significant overgrowth, leaving the remainder as a blank slate
ready for a water-smart makeover. There’s a large sweeping asphalt driveway
leading visitors to the entry at the center of the home. The entry hall leads
visitors past the guest bath and coat closet to the large living and dining
room at the back of the house. The living and dining rooms still feature the
original glass double French doors which lead out to the backyard. The
fireplace is still intact, and has at some point had a ceramic tile surround
added to it.
The listing reports that the parquet floors are original to
the home, and even more striking is the mahogany accent wall opposite the
fireplace. From the looks of the photos, there’s a slim-line vintage built-in
stereo in the wall - we love seeing fantastic retro features like these. The
living room also features a lighting soffit, situated just below the vaulted,
beamed Celotex ceiling.
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| Living as viewed from entry |
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| Dining, Living and Kitchen |
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| Living |
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| Living, Dining, Entry & Den - check out that built-in! |
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| Living & Entry |
Just off the dining room at the north end of the home is the
kitchen, which appears to have been updated at some point over the last 25-30
years, with heavy oak cabinetry. Missing are the range and refrigerator;
however, we’re sure the new owners will elect to replace the kitchen with one
that echoes the modern tones of the home. At the back of the kitchen is a small
breakfast nook with a fantastic vintage light fixture, which most likely has
been in place since 1954. Clerestories and open wall to the dining room help
make the space feel larger and more open, and help flood the living areas with
light.
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| Kitchen & Breakfast Nook - Check out that light fixture - wow! |
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| Den off entry - Love those vintage built-ins where the closet originally would have been - plus more great vintage lgiht fixtures! |
The fourth bedroom is currently set up as a den, and is
sited just off of the entry hall. It features a great built-in cabinet where
the closets would have originally been, wood paneling and a cork board wall. The
den also features original French glass doors leading to the front courtyard
space, between the main home and detached two-car garage. In the courtyard is a
fantastic PLANT, which has most likely been in place for at least 40 years.
The master bedroom sits at front corner of the home,
features clerestories, a great vintage wall light and access to the pink
bathroom. The master bath features
original pink toilet and tub, the original medicine cabinet on the wall, and
the original vanity cabinets, while the cultured marbled counter and sink
appear to have been updated in the mid 1970’s or early 1980s.
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| Master Bedroom |
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| Master Bathroom |
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| Secondary Bedroom |
The other two bedrooms both feature more parquet flooring,
great vintage lights, vaulted beamed Celotex ceilings and clerestories at the
corner bedroom. The backyard is as blank of a slate as the front yard, with
western exposure and a small patio and trellis. This property is definitely a
beautiful opportunity and won’t last long – can’t wait to see what great things
the new owners do to it!
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| Front & Side of home - patio between garage & main structure |
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| Patio between garage & main home - Den can be viewed through original French doors |
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| Backyard & back of home |
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