Old Towne Property Articles

100 - Nov / Dec 20

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 →

71 - Sep / Oct 15

Home Sweet Home

with Sue Jackson

Country Roads proprietor Sue Jackson relaxes at home with her granddaughter, Riley. The couch, which came from one of her dealers at her Country Roads antiques store, complements the eclectic décor that includes a late-1800s pine stepback cupboard, plus an old Downtown Orange parking sign... Read More →

Country Roads proprietor Sue Jackson relaxes at home with her granddaughter, Riley. The couch, which came from one of her dealers at her Country Roads antiques store, complements the eclectic décor that includes a late-1800s... Read More →

66 - Nov / Dec 21

The Schroeder Family

Where Family Matters

The 1922 Craftsman Bungalow on North Pine is the home and working space of artist Katie Schroeder, whose business, Schroeder Studio Gallery, is also located in Old Towne. The connections are uncanny, the coincidences beyond belief. Yet for the Schroeder family of Old Towne Orange,... Read More →

The 1922 Craftsman Bungalow on North Pine is the home and working space of artist Katie Schroeder, whose business, Schroeder Studio Gallery, is also located in Old Towne. The connections are uncanny, the coincidences beyond... Read More →

63 - May / Jun 14

Springtime in Orange

with Tom & Arlene Avdeff

The front parlor showcases beautiful artwork, antique tables and plush upholstered furnishings, all illuminated by an eye-catching hanging art deco lamp. Beneath the expansive canopy of a magnificent stone-pine tree more than 100 years old, one of Old Towne’s most historic properties provides the perfect... Read More →

The front parlor showcases beautiful artwork, antique tables and plush upholstered furnishings, all illuminated by an eye-catching hanging art deco lamp. Beneath the expansive canopy of a magnificent stone-pine tree more than 100 years old,... Read More →

60 - Nov / Dec 13

The Smart Life

with Dale & Rosie Smart

Built in 1913, the Smart’s home on South Shaffer was once occupied by a successful local ranching family, the Luhrs, until 1946. The Prairie Style home features two porches where the Smart family likes to dine alfresco. When Dale and Rosie Smart acquired their historic... Read More →

Built in 1913, the Smart’s home on South Shaffer was once occupied by a successful local ranching family, the Luhrs, until 1946. The Prairie Style home features two porches where the Smart family likes to... Read More →

57 - May / Jun 13

At Home in Orange

with Sandy Quinn

A classic Craftsman built in 1909 has been home to Sandy Quinn for more than a decade, and featured twice on the Old Towne Preservation Association’s Home Tour. The wrap-around veranda was a popular design feature reflecting the lifestyle of the era when residents seemed... Read More →

A classic Craftsman built in 1909 has been home to Sandy Quinn for more than a decade, and featured twice on the Old Towne Preservation Association’s Home Tour. The wrap-around veranda was a popular design... Read More →