552 S Woodland St, Orange, CA 92869

Property Description

Welcome to 552 S Woodland, Built by Joseph Eichler in 1960 and designed by Anshen & Allen Architects. This striking Atrium model is the epitome of indoor/outdoor living envisioned by several Mid-Century designers. The original brochure described this home as: "The quiet sanctuary of the master bedroom, the intimate atrium, the roomy patios. It is a citadel of privacy. It turns its back on the street, focuses its attention on secluded gardens. You can find privacy among many in an Eichler home." OK so that sounds a little Mad Menish but can you imagine living in this beautiful place? Cooling off on a hot day in your private pool? Entertaining friends or just enjoying some coffee and quiet time in the protected Atrium? Like the brochure says there are virtually no street facing windows and the entire back is all glass. The moment you step through the front door you enter a magical and private world. This home has many intact original features: the address numbers, kitchen cabinets, tile in both baths, closet doors and more. Yet there are multiple updates: insulated roof, new copper plumbing, electrical, led lighting, tankless water heater, gas stove, gas & electric dryer hookup, new fencing, tile floors, new paint in & out and more. The private backyard features multiple areas with a zen garden feel from the mature Japanese Black pines, multiple fruit trees, lawn, patio and the pool. Can you picture your self relaxing in this oasis of a backyard? With the glass rear facade, this house receives natural light, giving it a connection to nature and perception of the space. It brings that nature inside the house and who doesn’t love the calming effect it has? I love the late afternoon light streaming through the home. In 2018 the city of Orange classified the 3 Eichler neighborhoods as historic districts which means you can apply for the Mills Act, a substantial property tax rate savings! This is currently the only Eichler home available in Orange County and they go fast.