Check out this amazing English Tudor on the Historic Register with Mills Act taxes! The West & West house in a "Key" home built in 1925. It was in one family until 2012 when the current owner purchased it and began a complete historic restoration and expansion. The asymmetrical facade features timbered gables, multi-pane windows, 2 chimneys and original front door. Step inside and discover a bit about Judge West with expansive bookcases to hold his legal library. The living room has tall ceilings, large multi-pane window and Batchelder tile fireplace. Original hardwood floors were refinished. The Formal dining room is extra large with more bookcases and French doors to the back yard. An incredible kitchen is filled with light, open beam ceiling, wine cellar and large island. It opens to a nook with glass walls on 2 sides creating an indoor/outdoor feel. A spacious Family room was added and mimics the Living room with a arched window, high ceilings, wet bar & fireplace. A small guest bath was also added. All of the living areas open into each other and make this an amazing home for entertaining. Imagine the holidays with this dramatic backdrop. Your friends and family may never want to leave! Off the Living room are 2 bedrooms, a remodeled vintage style bath & laundry room. With a separate entry off the dining room the added main bedroom & bath have lots of privacy. It features a walk-in closet unlike most 1925 homes! A French door off the bath leads to the back yard spa. The yard is compact but has multiple areas to relax at a fire pit, spa, courtyard patio, lawn, kitchen garden & bbq area. Detached 2 car garage & gated drive.
Every care was taken to use vintage (wavey) glass in the new windows that match original windows. Moldings were carefully recreated, wood floors in all the additions which are so seamless you might not be able to tell where the old and new begin. Set on the corner of French and Santa Clara with charming neighbors in all directions. Park Santiago is a neighborhood of vintage custom homes.It sits at the north edge of Santa Ana next to Orange with a lineal park along Santiago Creek. The park is amazing and just completed a multi million dollar renovation with new paths, landscaping & multiple play areas. This neighborhood has a legendary parade on the 4th of July! The Mills Act taxes were $3,611 in 2023.
The west family played a vital role in the courtrooms of old O.C. for more than 60 years. Email agent for a more detailed account.