Old Towne Property Articles

113 - Jan / Feb 23

of Michael Cecconi and Maryam Zahedi

Washed by landscape lighting at dusk, the large windows of the living/dining area open to the park-like front yard that serves as a forecourt to the house. Built in 1953 on the edge of Old Towne’s historic district, the home of Michael Cecconi and Maryam... Read More →

Washed by landscape lighting at dusk, the large windows of the living/dining area open to the park-like front yard that serves as a forecourt to the house. Built in 1953 on the edge of Old... Read More →

108 - Mar / Apr 22

The Girl Next Door

with Rob & Gloria Boice

From their beautiful Craftsman bungalow on North Pine Street in Old Towne, Rob and Gloria Boice have been pioneers of the preservation movement in Old Towne since 1981 when they purchased the historic home and worked toward restoring it to its original glory. Remarkably, Rob and... Read More →

From their beautiful Craftsman bungalow on North Pine Street in Old Towne, Rob and Gloria Boice have been pioneers of the preservation movement in Old Towne since 1981 when they purchased the historic home and worked... Read More →

104 - Jul / Aug 21

Meant to be, in Old Towne Orange

with Stephane and Isabella

When updating the property, the couple had fun sprucing up the outside of the home with a lovely blue-and-white theme. A synchronistic series of events led this San Diego couple to embark on an entirely new life in Old Towne, where they recently transformed a... Read More →

When updating the property, the couple had fun sprucing up the outside of the home with a lovely blue-and-white theme. A synchronistic series of events led this San Diego couple to embark on an entirely... Read More →

103 - May / Jun 21

Orange Home Grown

with Travis & Megan Penn

The Penns removed their front lawn in early 2018 and replaced it with beautiful edible landscaping that includes vegetables beds, herb gardens and thriving fruit trees. - - - - There’s no place like Orange for Megan and Travis Penn, whose house, work and lifestyle... Read More →

The Penns removed their front lawn in early 2018 and replaced it with beautiful edible landscaping that includes vegetables beds, herb gardens and thriving fruit trees. - - - - There’s no place like Orange... Read More →

102 - Mar / Apr 21

The Minimalist Modernist Way

with Wil Dee and Family

Located in the Fairhills tract, the home features a double gable with one frame above the carport and the other one above the living room. Their home embodies the many attributes of the classic Eichler design, including a flat roof, exterior paneling that extends across... Read More →

Located in the Fairhills tract, the home features a double gable with one frame above the carport and the other one above the living room. Their home embodies the many attributes of the classic Eichler... Read More →

100 - Nov / Dec 20

Renowned in Orange

with Jenny McCandless

Homeowner Jenny McCandless fashioned her 1970s-era house after the arts & crafts movement. The impressive remodel showcases wood shingles, tapered trim and an expansive front porch accented in slate. Jenny’s father’s 1963 Corvette is parked on the cobblestone-style driveway. It’s no coincidence that gorgeous tile... Read More →

Homeowner Jenny McCandless fashioned her 1970s-era house after the arts & crafts movement. The impressive remodel showcases wood shingles, tapered trim and an expansive front porch accented in slate. Jenny’s father’s 1963 Corvette is parked... Read More →

99 - Aug / Sep 20

Simply Sullivan

with Eric & Michelle Sullivan

Michelle and Eric Sullivan pose in front of their enormous 6’ x 8’ mirror in their historic home near Old Towne. “I found the mirror on Craigslist for $100 and love the way it fits perfectly in our living room,” says Michelle. “We enjoy searching... Read More →

Michelle and Eric Sullivan pose in front of their enormous 6’ x 8’ mirror in their historic home near Old Towne. “I found the mirror on Craigslist for $100 and love the way it fits... Read More →

92 - Mar / Apr 19

Coming Full Circle

with the Clark family

In the front yard, an original Valencia orange tree dates back to when the neighborhood was an orange grove. Residents of vintage Eichler homes know what makes these modernist mid-century tract homes so special. From the floor-to-ceiling windows, abundant natural light and open-air atriums to... Read More →

In the front yard, an original Valencia orange tree dates back to when the neighborhood was an orange grove. Residents of vintage Eichler homes know what makes these modernist mid-century tract homes so special. From... Read More →

86 - Mar / Apr 18

Our Greatest Joy

with Sarah & Brad Greenwood

From their Craftsman bungalow on Palmyra, Sarah and Brad Greenwood enjoy 180-degree views of Old Towne’s historic district. Built in 1915, the home is located just a few blocks away from Sarah’s childhood home North Pine St. - - - - Living and working in... Read More →

From their Craftsman bungalow on Palmyra, Sarah and Brad Greenwood enjoy 180-degree views of Old Towne’s historic district. Built in 1915, the home is located just a few blocks away from Sarah’s childhood home North... Read More →

83 - Sep / Oct 17

Skoal!

with Erik Skovseth

A classic car enthusiast, Erik is pictured in his colorful garage that he decorated with vintage signs. “A friend made me the neon sign on the wall,” says Erik. “I designed it to look like a sign that I would have had if I owned... Read More →

A classic car enthusiast, Erik is pictured in his colorful garage that he decorated with vintage signs. “A friend made me the neon sign on the wall,” says Erik. “I designed it to look like... Read More →