A RARE RICHARDSONIAN ROMANESQUE DESIGNED HOME 

Formerly a grand estate, once inhabited by the Firestone family in the mid 20th Century, this is a superbly maintained property. It's design, Richardsonian Romanesque, was briefly popular in the late 1800's. Revived by the architect Henry Hobson Richardson, his interpretation of the Romanesque Revival, lent his name to the American style. This was not a poor man's home. Known for their fortress like appeal, with thick stone walls, corner-tower lookouts, and high turrets, this style was meant to exemplify the prosperity of it's owner. Currently apartments, this could be an ideal conversion to condominiums. The units are in great shape with lots of character, and the bathrooms are eclectic and artsy. The units are spacious with high ceilings, seven of the units have ocean and reservoir views while unit #8, the lower level unit, has seasonal water views. The grounds are well maintained and attractive. The property is bisected at the upper and lower portion by a white stone wall in the back. While the upper portion is dedicated to the house itself, the slate stone patio and beautiful rhododendrons, the lower section is open with a lush green carpet of grass. Ideal location for a return to its original splendor as a single family residence.