Historic Oakes House, a Mills Act Property!
The timeless Spanish design of the historic Oakes House in the Floral Park Historic District tells an enchanting story through the architecture with archways, niches, and stunning wood-framed windows. Built in 1926, this Mills Act home blends vintage character beautifully with thoughtful modern updates and charming outdoor spaces including a sparkling pool and spa, multiple fountains, porches and patios, not to mention the casita, perfect for overnight guests!
Beyond the charming wrought-iron gate, a picturesque front patio welcomes you with graceful archways and a fountain. An elegant French front door with decorative sidelights opens to the impressive living room, showcasing a distinctive barrel-style fireplace adorned with Batchelder-style tile, high ceilings, vintage wall sconces, charming niches, rich hickory hardwood floors, and a striking Palladian window. Through the archway to the stunning formal dining room showcasing the iron chandelier, coved tray ceiling, and Palladian window. The wood-framed French door opens to the inviting front patio, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. The elegant, updated kitchen combines vintage charm with modern functionality, featuring crisp white Corian countertops, a classic marble tile backsplash, an ILVE five-burner range in black and gold with matching hood, marble tile flooring, a farmhouse sink with a deep basin and gold-tone pull-down faucet, glass-front upper cabinets, and charming breakfast nook overlooking the back patio & pool. The adjoining laundry room offers marble flooring, storage cabinetry, and a washer & dryer. A charming open niche connects the dining room to the bedroom hallway, where generous storage includes oversized dual closets with built-in drawers and an additional storage closet.
The beautifully remodeled bathroom features a marble vanity countertop and a step-in shower with stunning hand-painted, tropical floral tile. Both bedrooms in the main house retain their vintage charm with picture molding, and the rear bedroom opens through French doors to the patio.
Rich hickory hardwood flooring extends throughout most of the home, with marble tile flooring in the kitchen, breakfast nook, and laundry room. The private backyard is designed for relaxation and entertaining. A covered back porch with four graceful archways overlooks a lush setting complete with fountains, vibrant bougainvillea arch, newly sodded lawn, fruit trees, paver walkways, a lattice-covered patio, sparkling pool and spa, and an outdoor entertainment area with a built-in television.
Completing the property is a delightful detached casita featuring marble floors, a Murphy bed, mini-split heating and AC, a kitchenette area, wall-mounted television, and a beautifully appointed bathroom with black marble tile flooring, wainscoting, a vintage pedestal sink, and a corner shower accented with Moroccan-inspired tile.
Built in 1926, the total square footage is approximately 1,764 sf, with 1,440 sf in the main house and approximately 324 sf in the casita on a 6,850 square foot lot. An exceptional Mills Act residence offering historic character, modern livability, and the lasting benefit of property tax savings - all in fabulous Floral Park!