A PVE Spanish Classic

Today, I'm writing about a home that is a bit of an enigma.  Not because its architectural fidelity is perplexing, but rather because I'm just not aware of the full history of the home.  The Melton Residence.





(Source: Google Maps)


Situated on a panoramic hilltop 18,510sf lot, this 4-bedroom 6-bath home spans a comfortable 5,310sf.  Public records show that this home was built in 1997 - however, I'm not sure if that is indeed correct.  The home itself wreaks of 1920s.  The exterior plaster finish.  The frames of the windows.  The siting of the home. I find it very surprising if a modern architect did indeed replicate - to this degree at least - all the features of the Spanish Revival style from the 20s.

 (Source: NJC)

(Source: Google Maps)

(Source: Google Maps)

The home itself is so elegant.   A balanced weight to the facade, with the main entrance slightly offset, but still positioned between two equally massed towers.  The casual wooden balcony makes the home look livable, comfortable - like an actual home.  The simple landscaping serves as merely a background to the star of the lot - the house.  The garage, tucked neatly to the side and behind, out of view from visitors.

The rear of the home is equally casual and well thought out.  Two levels of terraces, as well as an exterior staircase that bends down toward the paved courtyard.

Did I mention the view?  This home sits on a street called Via Panorama - and for good reason!  This is basically the view from the home:

(Source: NJC)

I wonder if the 1997 "year built" stat is in error, and really was the date the home went some sort of restoration or remodel.  Anyone know?

If only all new construction attempted to be as faithful to the Spanish style as this!

KEY STATS

Location: Montemalaga, PVE
Style: Spanish
Year built:  1997 (or is it???)
Architect: Unknown
Square footage: 5,310
Lot size: 18,510 (181' tapering to 91', x129' )