Own a piece of history

in Old Towne Orange.

As you head down Chapman Avenue toward the Plaza you will see a beautiful Mediterranean-style home with 80 plus years of Orange County history. This 2,744 square foot property was built in circa 1927 for Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Bartling. Their daughter Mabel was married to Adolph Dittmer Jr., a proprietor of Dittmer’s Mission Pharmacy that was located in the Plaza District. The Bartling’s chose to build a home with Italian-style architecture with exquisite details evident throughout the property. The arched covered entrance guides you into this grand old space that is almost all intact with its historic pieces. The interior walls and domed ceilings in the living room, dining room and den are covered with canvas and have detailed murals painted by an Austrian artist. The center piece in the living room is a gorgeous fireplace between arched windows. The original built-ins in the dining room and den are in pristine condition and add warmth and splendor to the space. Most of the home has the original hardwood floors. The main bathroom has fantastic original surfaces done by one of the best tile experts of the period. The home has three spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms and a two car garage. This charming property would be great as a residence or office.

This home is offered at $1,049,000.00. For more information, call Al Ricci, owner/broker of Ricci Realty at 714.633.3600, or e-mail him at ricci01@earthlink.net