460 W Highland Ave, Redlands, CA 92373

Property Description

This historic, brick colonial is known as the "Sydney B Smith House". It sits just west of Prospect Park on Highland Avenue in a row of stately homes and estates. There is half an acre of lushly landscaped grounds including multiple gardens and patios surrounding the home and an inground pool. Built in 1910 to a very high standard, this home has been very well maintained by its owners. Unlike many vintage homes, there is nothing left to do. It has been rewired, repiped, modernized and seismically retrofitted. The kitchen was remodeled last year. It has a large walk-in pantry and a butler's pantry. The bathrooms were remodeled with Carrera marble and period fixtures. One has the original claw foot tub. There are hardwood floors throughout. They are refinished in the original, light wood color. No stuffy old, dark wood in this house. It is light and bright There are a main level bedroom and bath. The absolutely charming sunroom and a screened in porch "Florida Room" flank each side of the house. The master is quite large. It has a dressing room that could be the fifth bedroom or a nursery. It is on two lots totaling one-half acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. There is also a full basement and a full attic. Lots of basement potential including a wine cellar or beer brewing room. It stays cool year round. Excellent Redlands schools. There is a small citrus grove with navel oranges, lemon, grapefruit,peach and blood orange.