Mid-Century Modern Details

My clients Jill and Cory just closed escrow on a 1953 mid-century ranch house in the Oakland Hills.  When I first saw this house on the multiple listing service, I knew this house had potential.  Homes built in the mid-century typically have steel reinforced foundations and gauging from the information provided, it looked to be a mainly cosmetic fixer.  Additionally, many of the cool mid-century details were still intact.  I could see past the orange paint and green carpets and I knew this middle-aged rancher was a diamond in the rough.  Check out the Nutone doorbell chimes and the vintage mid-century fish tiles in the bathroom.  Jill and Cory have agreed to let me share their renovation journey and I will bring you a progress report -  photo journal soon.

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Mid Century Modern Home In The Oakland Hills!

Imagine a mid-century home from a classic American  movie.  You know the house with high style, walls of glass, views and Doris Day inside.  Roger Lee was an architect who designed high style for the middle class.  Creating over 100 exquisite homes, Roger Lee is one of the forgotten mid century modernist.  Five Krohn (in Montclair) created from the dreams of Roger Lee  just went pending.  One lucky Oakland home buyer will scoop up a great place to call home and a piece of art.  (5 Krohn is listed with Christie Seeley of  Pacific Realty)