Metamorphosis: The 43rd Annual Park Hill Home Tour
Home descriptions by Mary Salsich and Emily Morgan • Renderings by Marc Applebaum • Photos by Virtuance
This year’s Park Hill Home Tour and Street Fair is Sunday, Sept. 12. Here is a sneak preview of the six homes on the tour this year. Tickets are available at parkhillhometour.org.
(Click here for more on the Home Tour and info about the free Street Fair.)
1900 Glencoe St.
Adam and Sylvia Doud
This charming Tudor, built in 1923, had humble beginnings until its metamorphosis began in 2019. The project was substantial. The original two bedroom/two bath home was transformed by reimagining the main floor, adding two half levels over the existing garage, and finishing the basement to accommodate an active family of four.
The Doud’s love the Tudor style of their home and wanted the addition to blend into the existing house. Their attention to detail is apparent throughout the home. They maintained the coved ceilings, complemented the original built-ins with new ones, and added custom touches that make it their own. It’s hard to see where the original home ends and the addition begins.
In the remodel, one of the main floor bedrooms became an office with a Murphy bed (built by Sylvia) for guests. The former primary bedroom was transformed into a family room open to the remodeled and expanded kitchen. The original basement stairs were moved to enlarge the kitchen. French doors open to the newly landscaped patio. All appliances, except the range, are hidden behind facades to match the cabinets.
1771 Jasmine St.
Rebecca Allen and Chris Cradick
You can see right away that Rebecca Allen and Chris Cradick’s Jasmine Street home has gone through a transformation — the new staircase, in its own, windowed addition, attests to that. However, the home’s original footprint and character has been fastidiously maintained. This was crucial to the homeowners, who love the historic feel of the houses both on their block specifically and in Park Hill in general. With the goal of maintaining that historic charm, the couple did a complete renovation of the 1928 Tudor.
The contemporary design greets you as soon as you step in the door into the large, comfortable living room. Just beyond, in the same open-concept space, the sleek, clean kitchen beckons. Wooden beams hold up a heightened ceiling and hint at how the rooms were previously divided. The new kitchen includes a massive island and custom cabinetry. The strategically placed staircase window casts light into the large room.
The oohs and ahs continue up the light-filled staircase to the “half-pop” primary suite. At the top of a beautiful wooden staircase, a reading nook offers a place to sit and relax in the sunlight. Behind it, the large primary bedroom has windows overlooking the refreshed backyard landscaping, as well as a walk-in closet and master bathroom complete with shower and soaking tub.
2241 Elm St.
Kyle and Sukhi Danforth
Kyle and Sukhi Danforth purchased this unassuming but absolutely charming 1925 Bungalow on Elm Street in 2015. Shortly thereafter, they hired City Side Remodeling to help transform the home. The Danforth’s vision was to undo some of the updates that had been made over the years in order to bring the property closer to its original layout and design.
While the couple made some other improvements on the main floor — updating the fireplace surround and painting the kitchen cabinets a clean, cozy cream color, for example — the other major area of renovation took place in the basement. By completely reimagining the footprint of the space, they carved out designated areas for a beautiful guest room, office, and family gathering space. The laundry room and second bathroom were also fully updated, and an out-of-date, unused sauna was removed to create even more space. Fresh landscaping in the front and back yards complete the makeover.
With its seamless blending of renewed original layouts plus fresh, contemporary design, this house is an ideal place for friends and family to gather, which is sure to come in handy as the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, Asha, earlier this year.
1955 Fairfax St.
Lucy Roberts
Since 2015, Lucy Roberts and her family have loved living in their 1911 Craftsman Bungalow. As the three kids grew older, more space was needed. Thanks to the architect, Sarah Sexton and General Contractor, Tom Weaver, the home was transformed in 2020 from a functional one to one with an open flow, creating a welcoming and warm home for family and friends to gather.
The welcoming front porch extends the entire width of the home. Entering the living room, you are greeted by the traditional built-ins of a Craftsman separating the living and dining rooms. The dining room became an extension of the remodeled kitchen. With bright white cabinets, a massive island and marble countertops, the kitchen encourages gathering.
Even before COVID-19 forced many to work from home, Roberts longed for a home office with room to spread out. Little did she know how timely her renovation plans would be. An office was added to the back of the house, off the kitchen. With windows on two sides and French doors to the back patio on the third, the room could double as a sunroom. The view from the desk in the office is inspiring no matter what Roberts is working on – it looks out into the newly landscaped backyard.
2460 Monaco Pkwy.
Susi Tattershall & Ken Carlson
This home is a quintessential split-level Mid-Century Modern built in 1952. Susi Tattershall and Ken Carlson bought the home in 2012 as only the third owners. They have lovingly restored it over the years. Tattershall, a pipe organ restorer, knows the value of restoration to a home’s (or piece of furniture’s) original beauty. Combining the mid-century interiors with antiques collected throughout the years gives the home a delightful and comfortable charm.
Upon moving in, they immediately removed the carpet in the upper level. The existing oak floors were sanded and refinished to a honey hue. Then, 60 years of dirty wax buildup was removed from the foyer tile and polished to a glossy sheen. Plants in the original indoor planters are bathed in sunshine from the skylights. They add a touch of green year-round, especially in winter.
Dated carpet was also removed from the sunken living room and replaced with tile. Original neon tube lighting is hidden on the “light shelf” above the fireplace. The cozy den includes lots of originals: built-in shelves along an entire wall and massive French doors to the covered patio.
2510 Monaco Pkwy.
John Moinzad
This 1949 French Tudor has been totally transformed inside. Prior to John Moinzad buying the home in 2002, squatters inhabited it for a couple of years. Nothing remained of the original interior, so Moinzad decided he had a blank canvas to work with. His goal was to make the house comfortable for multiple people to enjoy. Moinzad’s home is a collection of things that have meaning to him and make it unique.
Upon entering, one first notices the home is bright and colorful, including the painted hardwood floors. Furniture coverings are tranquil tones to complement the antiques and distinctive and whimsical light fixtures. Moinzad included several wall-mounted flower vessels to bring an air of nature into the environment that complements the cheerful artwork.
The main floor of the home is designed for guests with an open flow between living room, dining room and kitchen. The kitchen is a visual delight, with massive counter space with seating and open shelving to display Moinzad’s collection of kitchen treasures. The back door leads to a covered patio and backyard in one direction, and a charming, secluded courtyard in another.