A Piece of Westmont History Awaits You. The home was originally constructed in 1924 by the current owners family and is one of the first homes to be built when Westmont was founded. In 2010/2011 the home was completely renovated. The renovation was a complete gutting of all its interior back to the floor and wall structures which are 8 inches of solid masonry, not a veneer, set upon a 10-inch-thick cast in place foundation that is solid. The original gabled roofs were completely removed and a properly engineered architect designed full second floor was added in a manner that was aesthetically sensitive to the original homes design intent and would have been appropriate at the time of construction in 1924. Additionally, the renovation included reconstruction of the entire first floor and finished basement per original architectural elements details. All electrical, plumbing, hvac systems as well as all underground utilities including main water service, sewer, gas lines were replaced also at that time. Who should ever be the next caretaker of this property choose to make this their home is getting a great one that will stand the test of the next 100 years. A summary of renovation highlights include: All exterior masonry was fully restored, tuck pointed cleaned. Pella Architectural Series windows, doors. Windows factory stained/varnished. All windows throughout home have Graber 2" slat with tapes stained to match windows. Second floor framing 2x6 construction with high efficiency insulation. Roof framing is custom truss construction. All frames set at 16" o.c. spacing (not 24inch) Roofing is CertainTeed Landmark TL Shingles with a 50-year life at 340 pound per square. Underlayment for architectural shingles is modern Titanium UDL synthetic roofing. Exterior cladding, if not solid masonry, is John Hardi siding with factory finishes. 200A electrical service with 60A panel in the garage. Patio cabana also has electric and outdoor speakers. The interior trim throughout is solid oak with traditional natural stain and varnish . Ceiling cove molding, two-piece wall bases, and 2 piece window/door casings with back bands fitted to solid oak sills with aprons. Doors are stained varnished solid oak and two panel craftsman design. Kitchen & butler pantry cabinetry is Woodland solid cherry with dovetail soft close drawers. All counter tops throughout are solid 1.25 inch granite with bullnose edge detail with full granite backsplash in both kitchen and butler pantry. Kitchen has Wolf oven, cooktop, and range hood. Other appliances are KitchenAid /Meile. The floors throughout home are solid red oak except kitchen & baths which have custom tile. All plumbing fixtures are either ceramic valve Danze or Grohe. Outdoors are mature landscapes, beautiful 80 year old blooming magnolias in front can be enjoyed while relaxing on the front porch. Backyard area includes a Koi pond with waterfall, elevated fire pit circle, with Uni-lock permeable paver hardscape driveway, patio and path. Full underground drain piping for all downspouts and hardscape paver system. Two car garage with second floor. Interior is restored exposed masonry with tongue groove car siding ceiling, 12 can lights, ceiling fan and 45,000 btu gas heater. Unique bi-fold doors. 50 foot rear drive off alley behind garage with RV services hookup thru a 32 ft bi-fold gate. Exterior lights are handmade copper Arroyo Mission style fixtures. The finished basement is like a visit to the north woods. Walls have stained varnished car siding panels with cap, a wood burning REAL stone boulder fireplace with Regency heater insert, a full bath and wet bar. Boiler replaced in 2023 with Laars high efficiency model. Air conditioning was accomplished by integrating a Space-Pak compressor system via high velocity ducting. Truly a legacy home that provides all the vintage style remade completely for the future.
