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Architect: Seeley
L. Pilar
4500 (approx)
square feet house; 12,196 square feet lot.
Built by the
Colton Hardware Company, W. Wilcox, E.H.Rose, and James Lyon, along
with Architect A.W.Boggs, builders of the Sherman Indian Institute.
These contractor/ designers also worked on the renowned Mission
Inn. They are documented in Adobes, Bungalows, and Mansions of Riverside.
Historical landmark
bronze plaque bestowed upon the property and on the Mount Rubidoux
Historical District.
Secluded location
in the Mount Rubidoux Historical District but convenient to freeways,
schools, shopping, and both the Mount Rubidoux and Santa Ana River
hiking and bicycle trails.
This house has
an unusual number of windows admitting much more cheerful light
than normally seen in dim Craftsman interiors. An architect friend
of the current owner has commented on the "beautiful fenestration"
of the home. Beautifully restored entry with beveled glass plus
sidelight doors, all opening to the extremely spacious open floor
plan, very unusual for Craftsman style architecture. 6 bedrooms,
3 ¼ baths with antique fixtures, including claw-foot tubs
and an unusual oval pedestal sink. The master bedroom suite includes
a sitting room, private full bath, and his and hers large walk-in
closets with built-in cabinets. The front bedrooms have balconies
with double French doors and a view of the mountains. Refinished
oak floors. Original finish on all wood beams, wainscot paneling,
plate rails, and pocket doors. Continuous shelf with attractive
bracket details in all first floor rooms displayed Harwood Hall's
extensive Native American basket collection now owned by the Riverside
Museum. Built-in cabinets throughout, some with leaded glass. Built-in
window seats with storage. 20' x 30' living room has a brick fireplace
and four built-in bookshelf cabinets. Large formal dining room has
two built-in china cabinets. Freshly painted vintage kitchen with
original tile, spice cabinet, laundry chute, and walk-in adobe pantry.
First floor "servant's" room can be used as office or
guest room. Newer electric service panel. Large attic with whole-house
fan. Heating system upgraded to gas/forced air. Concrete foundation
and basement with both interior and exterior access.
A long driveway
leads to the two-car detatched garage with sliding "barn"
doors. Ample off-street parking. Antique carved granite hitching
post at front curb. Mature shade trees and fruit trees. Long flower
box runs the length of the balcony. Redwood throughout exterior
with river rock details and inside fireplace and outside chimney.
Huge front porch overlooking a park-like setting.
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