225 S Grand St, Orange, CA 92866

Property Description

Property is on the mills act tax savings program, only $2837 last year! Rare single story mediterranean revival built in 1924 known as the "higgins home", the first furniture retailer in old towne! The unique front facade is distinguished by a circular entry portico (opera balcony) supported by classic columns with ornamental balcony balustrade above. The porch is flanked with large glass picture windows with tile hoods. Original oak hardwood floors, picture rails, mop boards, contoured ceilings, single light pocket doors and period hardware and fixtures! The open living room and parlor area features a rare batchelder (tile artist) fireplace, seldom found in old towne, accented with custom bookcases on both sides. The formal dining room has picture rails and plate rails to display the collectible china. Could be closed off by the working single light pocket doors and has 2 opening doors and 2 sidelights to the covered carriage porch. Absolutely stunning period correct gas replica dining light fixture. The kitchen has a vintage o’keeffe and merritt stove, 4 skylights, granite counters & big chill vintage dishwasher. Inside access to a 500 sq.ft basement, 3 bedrooms and 3 baths! Vintage baths, pedestal sinks, marble tile, make up area, functional yet charming. Few homes in old towne have a gated pool and a spa! Relax in the cantina featuring a bar, custom tile bathroom w/ shower and doors out to the pool. Entertain in the bar & garnish drinks from the fruit trees.