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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOAK PLACE 14475HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #37) IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: Mrs. John Bell House 2. Historic name: Almond Hill 3. Street or rural address: 14475 Oak Place City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara 4. Parcel number: 397 -22 -53 5. Present Owner: Donald & Carole Brower Address: 14475 Oak Place City: Saratoga Ownership is: Public: 6. Present Use: Residence DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: Zip: 95070 Private: X Original Use: Residence Shingle Craftsman 7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: This is a two -story Craftsman style house which has had most of its original muntined stationary casement windows restored. They had been removed by a former occupant in an attempt to modernize the house with plate glass. The roof is a bell -cast gambrel shape and a composition shingle roof has replaced what was probably wood shingle. Part of this imposing roofline extends down to cover a side porch and form a porte cochere. There are large dormer windows on both the front and back side of the house. The original carriage house for this home is now separated from it by Oak Place and has been renovated for use as a residence. 8. Construction date: Estimated: Factual: 1910 -12 9. Architect: Unknown 10. Builder: Unknown 11. Approx. prop. size Frontage: Depth: approx. acreage: .5 12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s): 1988 13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated: No longer in existence: 14. Alterations: Original entrance relocated. 15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land: Scattered buildings: Densely built -up: X Residential: X Industrial: Commercial: Other: 16. Threats to site: None known: X Private development: Zoning: Vandalism: Public Works project: Other: 17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Moved? Unknown? 18. Related features: Detached garage /children's play house, pool. SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site). Mrs. John Bell (AKA Mrs. E.R.H. Bell or Emily Ruth Harris) built this home shortly after the death of her husband. She lived here as a widow with her three daughters. Her husband was the brother of Mr. David Bell of "Bellgrove" on Saratoga -Los Gatos Rd. The Bells were all from Minneapolis. Mrs. John Bell purchased the land from her brother -in -law, since the David Bells and G.A. Woods owned most of the land in this area at the time. 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is checked, number in order of importance.) Architecture: X Arts /Leisure: Economic /Industrial: Exploration /Settlement: Government: Military: Religion: Social /Ed.: 21. Sources (List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews and their dates). Melita Oden, historian, Jan. 1985. 22. Date form prepared: 4/88 By (name): SHPC Organization: City of Saratoga Address:13777 Fruitvale Avenue City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 Phone: 867 -3438 Locational sketch map (draw and label site and surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks): NORTH 11L Historical Almond Hill Estate Home Built In 19 10 14475 Oak Place, Saratoga, California Exterior Features: • Roof & gutters - 4 years old • Custom milled, period - correct picket fence • Circular driveway with portico entrance to front porch - recently resurfaced driveway. • 112 Acre plus approximately of lovely landscaped grounds. • 2 Car detached garage • Swimming pool with solar & gas heating M LLs+ S e 1 I— W11 / Conbider' A I 1 Offers n n CentU Medallion Realtors Guest House: • 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath, living room with fireplace, kitchen & eating area - presently rented at $7001mon. The guest house and pool are on a separate legal lot with the address of 14473 Oak Place, APN No.397 -22- 053 - thus this can be treated as rental income property depreciated for tax purposes. ReJLLc.e-J I 071� 000 Sales Price: , 00 Appraised 25,000 in Augus(179841 �U For further information, please call: Betty Wolf C� Bus. (408) 725 -8000 Res. (408) 996 -2790 12340 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road Saratoga, CA 95070 Ind ✓.mio. d...­1 .rhnhl., hid .nor , ....mvJ 1, 0"", Hav >; .IJr;.G.o�,� IGOF; '.S 1 ad 11 This Showcase Home has been restored to its original flavor of the Turn Of The Century.... . • Large estate dining room with beautiful hardwood floors, flagstone fireplace and brass fixture - perfect for entertaining. • 4 Fireplaces- stone fireplace in living room, flagstone fireplace in dining room, brick fireplace in basement, and a brick BBQI fireplace on front porch. -t Separate family room off kitchen with entrance to yard &,pool. • Kitchen - custom wood window over sink, cooking island with Nutone food processor, 8 burner gas stove, 2 ovens, lots of counter space & storage, new Whirlpool dishwasher • Breakfast nook with custom stained glass window • Brass fixtures throughout residence • Wallpaper - all interior wallpaper and paint is only 1 year old - walls were totally stripped & prepped - authentic Supaglypta embossed paper has been used. • All windows & doors have been restored to custom wood. • Air conditioning in the upstairs • Alarm system Interior Features: 3400 Sq. ft. approximately of living space 1000 Sq. ft. approximately of additional basement with brick fireplace and separate entrance. Perfect potential for bonuslrec room or separate living quarters 4 Bedrooms - Master bedroom has original cathedral retreat with 2 directional, 6 speed solid brass Casablanca fan & light, custom etched glass, built -in drawers, dressing room and brass fixtures. 3 Other bedrooms - large child's room with wallpaper borders & paint, built -in toy shelves & separate play area - other rooms have built -in drawers. 3 Baths - all completely modernized, some hardwood floors, tile, custom wallpaper, and brass fixtures. Upstairs laundry & sewing room with built- in ironing board. 114475 Oak Place, Saratoga, California CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING DEPARTMENT L -4, CULTURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY INVENTORY # PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN F4L �1� (date) 3 Lo-i o+ �Een rd IDENTIFICATION Street Address I L�L���j (�ec,k P(Qc-y APN Historic Name �• �` T �{ .,Job n III Huse- A- (►Mohr dill K,� �alS .�RR �P� CF-MIL RLCrM- ffA2RI Present Owner n-�, no °Lorscha Address 14415 Oak Place Present Use Re u, Original Use �A(;-�t Cb"nm Other Past Uses Fn) crQTPTTnNi Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its d cr,. huh original u condit vU 7 ion 2v :. ` urvyd (uL tea.; t:dva J e o� � - ! ez • . e -�. a.. `� �. rte., LAAXt.&-S., b ah n ter- YY> _ 13aL , Approximate property size: Lot size (in feet) Frontage a 3 1 ; +, v&�'deS e� e� o-ck Io" Depth- �,ram 92. °980 44-o or approximate acreage Condition (check one): Excellent 0,\1 Good ( ) Fair ( ) _)riorated ( ) No longer in existence ( ) Is the feature: Altered? ( ) Unaltered? ( ) Location sketch map (draw and label site and surrounding streets, roads, and pro- minent landmarks) �0 1� - RI Threats to site: None known Private Development ( ) Zoning ( ) Public Works Project ( ) Vandalism ( ) Other Primary exterior building material: Stone ( ) Brick.( ) Stucco ( ) Adobe ( ) Wood Other ( ) Is the structure: On its original site? ' Moved? ( ) Unknown ( ) Year of initial construction IQ 10'(912- This date is: Factual ( ) Architect (if known) Builder ( if known) Estimated -f Related features: CLO rDSS 5-f -Za 0,t /4I416 b 0 4,iL ga-&,P. Barn ( ) Carriage'House (/) Outhouse ( ) Shed(s) ( ) Formal garden(s) ( ) Watertower /Tankhouse ( ) Other ( ) Windmill ( ) None SIGNIFICANCE Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons - associated with the site when known): l �i ►� . J -�hM �e-Ik bu.i..Ll� �( -l.�:h �,T..a.d �, �P.c� , : I. LaAl _kLin18 cvn-C � DI`- 4-f1.L b ro`i -k4A— -�C1. ap_u SaA 4v - LG . QW-op , f Liz .Be.JZ.ls "Ar,.t_ ct_Q._ te a. a dj i4 . H M �� o � lia: - p^ic `i'ti:� own 2G � " 6Ljy i ba_LL G. `P,e , `R� �l�avid 2GikMt s +- G !�- e s aun,, d_ m amt-c y� � Source (books, documents, surveys, personal interviews, and their dates): I� 6_0-u, OcU.,� Form prepared by: Date: 1l�� �r K, �. ' ��+ -��' '7 1 �, 1 � �1 �i < < . .N e ��`•� �� ,,�'� A sA.R �O July 13, 1988 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE. • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 (408) 867 -34:38 Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brower 14475 Oak Place Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Brower: - 'l COUNCIL MEMBERS: Karen Anderson Martha Clevenger Joyce Hlava David Moyles Donald Peterson The Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission has recently completed —a comprehensive Inventory of historic resources in our community. We are pleased to notify you that your residence at 14475 Oak Place meets the criteria for being included on this list. The purpose of the Heritage Resource Inventory is to establish a list of documented historic properties in Saratoga. The Heritage Preservation Commission was assigned the responsibility for preparing the Inventory by the City Council in 1982. Each property on the list has been identified as reflecting and being a part of the unique history of Saratoga. The Inventory has been prepared in accordance with guidelines established by the State Office of Historic Preservation, with data gathered from a variety of sources, including historic documents and books, interviews with local citizens, and existing county and state inventories that contain information on Saratoga properties. Being listed on the Inventory does not carry any form of special . requirements or restriction's affecting the use, improvement, alteration or even the demolition of your property. As an Inventory property, however, you will be able to make use of the State Historic Building Code, an alternative set of building regulations that are intended to facilitate the rehabilitation and preservation of historic buildings. In addition, your property may qualify for designation as a Saratoga Heritage Landmark, a special category of outstanding and,exemplary historic properties that are identified in the community by a handsome bronze plaque. We have enclosed the entire Inventory list and the individual Inventory form for your property, which gives information about the building, the property and its history. We would appreciate your review of this form to let us know if there are any changes or additions to the form you wish to include. We also anticipate that there are additional historic resources in the community that we may have overlooked or have not fully documented yet; if you know of any that are not on the list, please let us know. If you have any questions, please direct them to the Commission through Valerie Young, our staff person at City Hall (867- 3438). One of the Commissioners will be happy to'meet with you to discuss the Inventory and answer any questions you may have. Sincerely, Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission Elizabeth Ansnes Roy Cameron Norm Koepernik Shar Landsness Barb on} vVoester arren Heid, Chairman 1 HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #37) IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: Mrs. John Bell House 2. Historic name: Almond Hill 3. Street or rural address: 14475 Oak Place City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara 4. Parcel number: 397 -22 -53 5. Present Owner: Donald & Carole Brower Address: 14475 Oak Place City: Saratoga Ownership is: Public: 6. Present Use: Residence DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: Zip: 95070 Private: X Original Use: Residence Shingle Craftsman 7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: This is a two -story Craftsman style house which has had most of its original muntined stationary casement windows restored. They had been removed by a former occupant in an attempt to modernize the house with plate glass. The roof is a bell -cast gambrel shape and a composition shingle roof has replaced what was probably wood shingle. Part of this imposing roofline extends down to cover a side porch and form a porte cochere. There are large dormer windows on both the front and back side of the house. The original carriage house for this home is now separated from it by Oak Place and has been renovated for use as a residence. (photograph here) 8. Construction date: Estimated: Factual: 1910 -12 9. Architect: Unknown 10. Builder: Unknown 11. Approx. prop. size Frontage: Depth: approx. acreage: .5 12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s): 1988 13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated: No longer in existence: 14. Alterations: Original entrance relocated. 15. Surroundings: (Check. more than one if necessary) Open land: Scattered buildings: Densely built -up: X Residential: X Industrial: Commercial: Other: 16. Threats to site: None known: X Private development: Zoning: Vandalism: Public Works project: Other: 17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Moved? Unknown? 18. Related features: Detached garage /children's play house, pool. SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site). Mrs. John Bell (AKA Mrs. E.R.H. Bell or Emily Ruth Harris) built this home shortly after the death of her husband. She lined here as a widow with her three daughters. Her husband was the brother of Mr. David Bell of "Bellgrove'r on Saratoga -Los Gatos Rd. The Bells were all from Minneapolis. Mrs. John Bell purchased the land from her brother -in -law, since the David Bells and G.A. Woods owned most of the land in this area at the time. 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is checked, number in order of importance.) Architecture: X Arts /Leisure: Economic /Industrial: Exploration /Settlement: Government: Military: Religion: Social /Ed.: 21. Sources (List books; documents, surveys, personal interviews and their dates). Melita Oden, historian, Jan. 1985. 22. Date form prepared: 4/88 By (name): SHPC Organization:. City of Saratoga Address:13777 Fruitvale Avenue City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 Phone: 867 -3438 Locational sketch map (draw and label site and surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks): NORTH N. 14475 OAK PLACE OFFERS YOU WHAT NO OTHER PROPERTY CAN !! 1. The Sellers are EXTREMELY MOTIVATED and willing to OFFER any INCENTIVES TO A BUYER which work reasonably with the Sellers' needs and the Buyers' desires. 2. The GUEST HOUSE and pool are on a separate lot for which a value could be set and DEPRECIATED AS A LEGAL RENTAL. Rent is presently $700 /month (a) Because of this, 50% OF ALL YARD MAINTENANCE costs can be attributed to the rental property and used as a TAX DEDUCTION. (b) Also 50% OF POOL MAINTENANCE can be attributed to rental and used as a TAX DEDUCTION. 3. This home is an HISTORICAL SITE which the Saratoga Historical Society would like to have formalized on its list. The Sellers have almost completed all the work necessary. The Historical Society & Sellers are willing to assist a buyer in formalizing this. (a) ONCE the home is FORMALLY put ON THE HISTORICAL LIST, the owner may receive a 25% TAX CREDIT FOR RENOVATIONS made to the house. For further specifications, Buyer should consult the Historical Society. 4. Exceptionally GOOD BABY SITTERS are available in the immediate neighborhood. 5. WALKING DISTANCE to SARATOGA VILLAGE yet a quiet and serene neighborhood. 6. The CONVENIENCE of having as large gracious home close close to the Village. 7. INCLUDED is a top of the line, almost new WHIRPOOL WASHER & DRYER. WHAT INCENTIVES WOULD YOU WANT TO BUY THIS HOME ? TELL US! WE WILL SEE WHAT WE CAN DO! SALES PRICE: $ 668,000 CALL: BETTY WOLF /CENTURY MEDALLION (408) 725 -8000 State of California — The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Ser. No. HABS HAER Loc_rLSHL No UTM: A HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY B IDENTIFICATION fyj�� ,�/ a 1. Common name: ��{ /��'J 2. Historic name: ` / ��/%�� � Z� 3. Street or rural address: Zy —y75 o2 i�.. City sm atly Zip 9550 7o County 4. Parcel number: T/ / —.2.2 + ,l 5. Present Owner: Address: City C D N R Status PA Zip Ownership is: Public Private 4"' 6. Present Use: ��,Q,(�/)�j(,°� Original use: DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style � � 7b. Brief) .describe the P resent physical a PP e�c? / ( � f the site or st ructure and describe any major alterations from its `/ original condition: �/�- -� DPR 523 (Rev. 11/851 8. Construction date: Estimated Factual 9. Architect &,-A 10. Builder 11. Approx. property size .(in feet) Frontage Depth or approx. acreage. 12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s) 13. Condition: Excellent z000d Fair Deteriorated No longer in existence 14. Alterations: 15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land _.Scattered buildings Densely built -up Residential industrial Commercial Other: 16. Threats to site: None known l' Private development Zoning Vandalism Public Works project Other: / 17. Is the structure: On its original site? Moved? Unknown? 18. Related features: .-'�—'e4-4"/ SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site.) 20. 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