Contour Drive, Estate of the Day

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed)
Aug 7th 2007 at 1:03PM

They say to never judge a book buy a cover and it could be said that judging a house by its exterior is a similar folly. That would definitely be the case with today's home in San Antonio, Texas. The outside reveals its past, a French country home built in the 1930s, all ivy and stone and charm. But the home was renovated in 2000 by owners with an eye to having a far more modern home. Modern art, track lighting and the use of exposed pipe furniture creates a very contemporary look. There are things to love here, the gleaming floors, the bright white bookcases and the serene pool and spa area. The overall look of the home is just so different from the outside that it is a bit disconcerting. It is listed at $3.7 million. After the jump, new art and old rugs.

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Spectacular Bid Aug 7th 2007 1:24PM

Amazing that a "renovation" can actually diminish a house's value, but here it is in black and white.

Is the rope dangling down from the second floor (by the curved stairs) for the visitors who want to hang themselves? One would think this house was used for a season's worth of reality TV for hack interior designers.

I have no issue with modern furnishings but it requires the right context and a degree of harmony. This ranks as a complete failure.

As pointed out the good thing is this: the seller takes all their junk with them and the buyer gets by and classic house with good lines and generous rooms.