155 S G St, Oxnard, CA 93030

Property Description

One of the few houses designed by Los Angeles architect Homer Glidden in 1914, the Henry Levy house is an outstanding example of a two and a half story Craftsman shingle-style house with Tudor influences. Henry Levy was the brother-in-law of Achille Levy, an early settler of Oxnard and founder of Bank of A. Levy. The estate grandly sits on a corner location spreading over three lots and includes the original outdoor fireplace made from rocks from the building of the Conejo Grade. The interior features the original oak floors, doorways, moulding, and built-in cabinetry. The fireplaces are adorned with Batchelder tiles, which were used in many Craftsman houses in Southern California. Original hardware and fixtures exist throughout the home. The stunningly upgraded kitchen includes both a butler's pantry and a pastry pantry with marble brought over from Paris by the Levys. The finished attic features a wet bar, and the finished basement provides additional storage areas. A garage, shop, garden room, pergola, and koi pond reside in the back yard. The property, certified a wildlife habitat through The National Wildlife Federation, is home to many old trees, California native plants, and a medicinal garden. The Henry Levy House received historical designation in 1982. Its original blueprints have been framed and will be given to its lucky new owners.