1243 E Taft Ave, Orange, CA 92865

Property Description

BACK ON MARKET: Historic Craftsman home and barn built in 1913 on over a half acre; owned exclusively by three generations of the same family. Meticulously maintained and loved while possessing much of the same charm for over a century with handsome woodwork includes beamed ceilings, staircase and wood flooring. Original features include light fixtures and switches, door knobs and stained and leaded glass windows. 3 large bedrooms with a 4th bedroom option downstairs (currently a den with its own entrance), living and separate dining room, 2 baths, 4 walk-in closets, enclosed patio, covered porch, in-door laundry and a cellar with inside access. The outbuilding was used as a water tower but currently has an office downstairs and an unfinished room upstairs, each room is approx. 150 sq. ft.; not included in square footage of home. The barn is made of redwood and houses a garage, carport, large workshop (could be a 2 car garage and is approx. 550 sq. ft.) and stairs leading to a 2nd story unfinished room, about 900 sq. ft., which was used to host youth group gatherings. The lot contains many fruit trees including avocados, mandarin, oranges, pear and fig. The sprawling grounds can host gardens, RV’s, and a pool. The barn has a sewer line and the lot can possibly be subdivided to add a home and driveway with access from the cul-de-sac adjacent to the property, please confirm with the city. Much of electrical and plumbing have been updated.