Designed by Tomaro and built in 2011, this home replaces a 3,546sf 1953 ranch style home. The Kaplans bought the original home in early 2009 for $2.1M then proceeded to demolish and replace the original home with this beauty.
As you can see, the original house was not exactly what you would call a stunner. It was dated. The first impression of the original home was "Hi, look at my garage" - the new home is all kinds of warm and comfortable. Elegant. Inviting. Very well executed. Indeed, even the garage, which sits perpendicular to the street, is masked by windows, architectural details and a strategically placed tree. The doors face perpendicular to the street, drawing the observer to other aspects of the facade.
If we switch to the rear of the home, much has been improved as well. While the original backyard was rustic and had the natural beauty/sylvan feeling, this one is admittedly more manicured, but still retails a feeling of casualness. I do question the abundance of windows and angles here. The trellis, columns, windows and alternating rooflines, slate patio, wood deck, etc. are a lot to take in - distracting to the degree where the eye is at a loss of what to focus on - I think less would have been more in this case. Nonetheless, while not amazing, it is still attractive.
Phil Norman designed the interiors. Tomaro and crew designed the exterior. The home exudes casual California living and fits in very well in the neighborhood which is comprised of a motley of styles, from Spanish to French to Cape Cod and Ranch.
I know Valmonte is not the Hamptons - but this home would certainly feel comfortable and appropriate in either locale.
KEY STATS
Location: Valmonte, PVE
Style: Cape Cod
Year built: 2011
Architect: Louie Tomaro
Square footage: 4,500sf (just a guess)
Lot size: 17,870 (irregular')
Style: Cape Cod
Year built: 2011
Architect: Louie Tomaro
Square footage: 4,500sf (just a guess)
Lot size: 17,870 (irregular')
2 comments:
The stair from the upper deck to the poolside bar, is that off the Master Bed or is there something else going on up there?
Either way, good circulation, even for informal guests, is a big plus in my book.
Wow. Love the lay-out. It's lovely.
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