This charming 1925 Spanish Revival, family-friendly home is located in the Historic Park Santiago neighborhood on a quiet street canopied by large Sycamore trees, just minutes from Disneyland, Downtown Santa Ana, the Historic Orange Plaza, and within walking distance of museums, entertainment, shopping and more.
The focal point is the open courtyard, with a Spanish fountain, situated in the middle of the home. The north wing of the house leading off of the kitchen has its own bathroom and bedroom, while the opposite side of the home has a master bedroom and a smaller bedroom which share a spacious bathroom and a large walk-in closet.
The house features plenty of french doors and windows allowing for a lot of fresh air and natural light throughout the home.
The kitchen has all the tools utilized by a professional chef (the owner of the house is a local award-winning chef) and the backyard features a BBQ for either wood/charcoal or propane as preferred by the guest.
Original hardwood floors grace most of the home and there are traditional Spanish pavers in the kitchen and courtyard.
The formal dining room seats 8 – 10 comfortably and many guests also enjoy a meal outdoors in the backyard at the second dining table under a large pergola with cheerful, outdoor lighting woven in among the wisteria.
The garden is a chef’s delight featuring mature fruit trees; white peaches ripen in July, a lemon tree that fruits year-round, grapefruit, and olive trees. The planter boxes grow many varieties of tomato, chilis, eggplant, French squash, Tuscan melons, artichoke, kale, varieties of lettuce, cucumber, cilantro, thyme, sage, chives, mint, and other herbs.
Please reach out to arrange a unique chef experience; Requests may be made in advance for on-site chef specialty meal services, schedule permitting.
The backyard features a second smaller fountained area at the back of the property, as well as several areas to escape and unwind with a cup of coffee, a crossword puzzle, or a cocktail.
NOTE: There is a full-time resident living in the studio apartment behind the garage who will not disturb guests but may be seen coming or going via their own private side yard entrance.
At the end of the street is a large public park that hosts movie nights and live music during summer evenings, and is known for its excellent trails for walking, biking, and hiking. The park also has tennis courts, a softball diamond, and a lawn bowling center. Also within walking distance are the Discovery Science Center, the renowned Bowers Museum, and Mother’s organic Market and Kitchen among other options for eating and shopping. The property is just a few minutes away from Knott’s Berry Farm, California Adventure, and Disneyland in Anaheim.
The house is set just 10 miles inland from the beaches, 5 miles from John Wayne Airport, only 36 miles south of Los Angeles, and 89 miles north of San Diego. This charming 1925 Spanish Revival, family-friendly home is located in the Historic Park Santiago neighborhood on a quiet street canopied by large Sycamore trees and is minutes from Disneyland, Downtown Santa Ana, the Historic Orange Plaza, and walking distance to museums, entertainment, shopping and more.
