The well-known “Bell House” in historic Southland Park provides a relaxing sanctuary from today’s hectic lifestyle. The mission revival courtyard-style pool home with garage and guest house was originally built by RJ Blanford as his personal home. It is situated on a large corner lot 1.5 blocks from the Intracoastal Waterway. The home boasts many special architectural features from the magnificent intricately carved mahogany doors to the beautiful original Palladian windows. You will become enchanted with the archways, hardwood floors, pecky cypress ceiling and limestone working fireplace. Timeless surprises like linen cupboards, built-in bookshelves and claw-foot tub evoke nostalgic memories. Each interior window contains custom-fitted wooden plantation shutters and exterior windows are covered with decorative awnings. While the integrity of this historic home has been maintained, both the kitchen and baths have been updated to include granite counter tops, pendant lighting fixtures and appliances like double oven. The detached 1 BR guest house features a living room, fully equipped kitchen, bath, separate entrance, long driveway and secluded brick patio. The lushly landscaped private fenced courtyard has a heated pool with brick paver deck fashioned in a herringbone pattern and a barrel tiled loggia making it an excellent entertaining environment.
