This newly renovated 1920's Craftsman bungalow brings together the authenticity and charm of a historic home with the freshness and airiness of modern design. The original portion of the house features a vaulted entry/LR/DR/kitchen area with two bedrooms and a bath. A rear addition includes a master suite with a large walk-in closet and adjoining study, as well as a generous family room, also with vaulted ceiling, that could alternatively serve as a fourth bedroom, remote office or home-based business workspace, or studio. This project has been designed by Four Square Design Studio, which is widely known in Houston for its outstanding work with historic homes. It features quarter and rift sawn white oak flooring, an unusually fine material with beautiful straight grain; specialty tiles from Ann Sacks and La Nova Tile; custom designed and constructed cabinetry throughout; and a subtle color palette which accentuates a feeling of spaciousness and light. All the mechanicals in the house are completely new. 1508 Ovid is part of the Truxillo Gardens project honoring Bart Truxillo, a long time leader in Houston's historic preservation community who previously owned this property along with the neighboring ones. Three of the four houses comprising Truxillo Gardens have been renovated to date; last year's renovation of 1510 Ovid next door received Preservation Houston's Good Brick Award. 1508 Ovid is centrally located just outside of downtown, a block from the hike-and-bike path that connects to Houston's extensive trail system. It has convenient access to I-45, I-10, Memorial Drive and Washington Avenue. This block of Ovid Street has been designated a minimum-lot-size area by the City of Houston, essentially preventing the construction of townhomes. The First Ward neighborhood lies within the state cultural district known as Arts District Houston (formerly Washington Avenue Arts District), which features the highest concentration of creative professionals in Texas.
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