In 1953, a young World War II veteran and his father, a construction foreman, tore down a grove of orange trees on a North San Gabriel lot just a block from a new elementary school.  Their goal:  to build a rock-solid house for a young veteran, his wife, and their newborn son.

Using a GI loan and excellent materials, the two men and a contractor built a home for the young family that has been filled with great memories for 57 years and has truly stood the test of time.  From the original wood floors, to the tile that was scrubbed with a toothbrush and still looks new, to the unique storage areas built into the walls, this home is a marvel of maintenance and construction.  Remodeling projects over the years have included a third bedroom, a kitchen with a Sub Zero refrigerator, and a large family room – all built with the same exacting standards as the original home.

Framed by a stunning oak tree, this quintessential California home also features a large backyard, two bathrooms, two fireplaces, central air and heat, a laundry room and lush landscaping.  The elementary school just a block away is now considered one of the finest in the area, part of the sought-after Temple City School District.

The owners’ original blueprints and several pictures of the home as it looked over the years have been preserved and will be given to the fortunate new owner.  After more than five decades of a one-family ownership, this high quality home is in move-in ready condition for a new family to create memories of its own.

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