AUTHENTIC 1910 CRAFTSMAN BUNGALOW with SEPARATE GUEST HOUSE THE purchase of this home is an opportunity rarely offered - the only known authentic Southern California Craftsman bungalow built in 1910 on a sizable rural landscaped park of approximately 1.3 acres not located in a city. It was built by Ernie Thompson who is also credited with building another home in Cherry Valley as well as the first Beaumont bank and other city buildings. It is the second oldest home in the area, which was developed just after the turn of the century. THIS historically has been the oldest and most prestigious part of Cherry Valley, and is centrally located to all cities to the west and south, and at an elevation of 3,200 feet, has the best weather in the county. Owners are VERY motivated to sell. They wish a short escrow as they are moving out of state. The property has a clear title. This property includes a studio/guesthouse retreat with a bath and kitchenette, separate air conditioner, hot water heater, and septic system. There is an antique detached two-car garage, with shed storage. This home is a rare find, built before the Titanic was built, women had the vote, or WWI was considered, when expert craftsmanship was the expected, not the rare exception. STEP back in time - and step up to a home carefully updated to reflect the needs of the 21st century. The details of this home are unique, and many, if not most, are unavailable in today's market, including dimensional wood construction, lath and plaster walls, all-wood exterior, original wainscoting, wood floors, unique tile, and many other original features to make this home special. The home has changed only to make it compatible with modern needs. DON’T settle for a cookie-cutter tract home, one of hundreds all the same - this home is ONE OF A KIND. The perfect family home with room for everything, including those guests. Outdoors is a gardener's paradise, with fruit, walnut, and ornamental trees, dozens of shrubs, hundreds of bulbs, lawns front and back, and other plants. There are sandstone walkways, a sandstone patio with planter, garden furniture sets, a pond with fountain, and dozens of potted plants. The back has rock walls that terrace the far rear, with steps leading down to the lower levels. All outdoor items stay with the home. One flat area in the back has been left unplanted to allow for horses, a vegetable garden, or other hobby. This unique home is available for viewing BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. The price is an honest $498,500. The structures alone are valued and insured for replacement at $675,000 by California Department of Veterans’ Affairs Neighborhood Description THIS GORGEOUS home is located in the oldest and what many consider the most prestigious part of Cherry Valley, just 30 to 40 minutes from Riverside, Moreno Valley, San Bernardino, and Redlands to the west, and Palm Springs to the east. We have been told it is the second oldest home in Cherry Valley, built in 1910. This particular area was developed about 1909 (map is included, as well as hard-to-acquire COPIES of original land documents signed by Rutherford B. Hayes, Pres.) as La Mesa Miravilla, a property of the Beaumont Land & Water Co., "[with a] scenic outlook over the valley and townsite [that] is sublime - panoramas of perfect beauty." It was laid out as the most expensive, exclusive area in the San Gorgonio Pass. At that time, an acre in Beaumont sold for $50, while in La Mesa Miravilla, an acre was approximately $2,000. Cherry Valley has historically been a prime location to live, with a maximum of one house per acre, winding country roads, beautiful Bogart Park just up the road, and the best weather in the area. This is authentic country living, but close to schools, stores and hospitals - quietly rural but part of the community, the perfect place to rear a family or just enjoy life. It is approved for horses and other animals, and is an un-incorporated part of Riverside County. It is just
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