Accompanying friends who were house hunting and with no intention of buying, Ross Meltzer and Tom Samet, Interior Decorators in East Hampton, fell in love with “Doubledog” at first sight. Atop the two piers flanking the entrance gate sit a pair of dog statues, which gave the house it’s name. Having occupied 14 homes over the years, moving is a habit for these fellows. Now they are spending more time in East Hampton, so have put the historic 4 bedroom, 4 ½ bath home and guest cottage up for sale at $2.75MM. Furnishings are available separately. This home is Samet’s favorite of the bunch, “incredibly private and it faces southeast, so all day it’s bright… it’s also on a slight hill so we have the views and a breeze.” He further describes it as “old-timey.” The National Register of Historic Places and the City of West Palm Beach list the house as a historic home. Previous owners have maintained the home and its original design with no major alterations, although five years ago the kitchen was extended fifteen feet.. Some features include many French doors, windows opening to 3000 sq ft of wraparound terraces on three sides, a Chicago-brick driveway on the fourth side. There is a Santa Barbara fell to the house, with tall, mature hedges and fountains. The house also has oak and poplar floors, more northern-like. Mizner reminders include the mantel in the living room, pecky cypress ceilings throughout the downstairs rooms, and the four antique wrought-iron gates in the garden. There is a charming 1920’s ear old fashioned telephone room with chaise. Colors are dramatic and include butterscotch with touches of Chinese red in the living room. There are intracoastal views through the many windows. The large garden has a dining gazebo, Geoergian-style pool and formal gardens with statuary. The kitchen features a Spanish-tile floor, custom cabinetry, a beamed ceiling, granite countertops, and top-of-the line appliances. A barrel-tile roof with eaves supported by corbels is a prominent feature of 265 Granada Road. The arched windows look out into the courtyard. The next owners will be charmed too… and love the sense of history that surrounds the house.
Today there are eleven single family houses for sale in Delray Beach, built between 1925 and 1930. They range in price from a home on SE First Avenue for $249,900 and a home on North Ocean Boulevard for $4,450,000. Two Boca Raton homes built between 1925 and 1930 are on the market in Old Floresta. Both feature bygone craftsman ship including pecky cypress ceilings and Spanish tile floors. One is for sale for $1,495,000 with original walls and stunning grounds and pool on a large peaceful lot. The interior includes a fireplace, arched doorways and windows and has 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths. Another listed for $1,399,000 is 3109 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and also has arched doorways and windows, chair rails, and parquet floors. Among the 63 homes for sale in Lake Worth that were built in 1929 or earlier, the earliest was built in 1920, Spanish style, yellow exterior. It features hardwood floors, arched doorways, a brick paver driveway and is located in downtown Lake Worth on Federal Highway. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 1644 sq ft of living space. Listed at $359,000. If you are looking for a historic home, call Marilyn Jacobs at 561-988-0070 or e mail Marilyn at marilynfjacobs@gmail.com and ask her to send you the listings and show these interesting homes to you which have many of the original features restored. When you do come, bring your camera!
