Prairie style. Tudor Revival. American Four-square. Mediterranean Revival. You name it, the Hanchett Park Historic Home Tour in one of San Jose’s most charming and eclectic neighborhoods has it. They’ll be open for your indulgent pleasure this Saturday, May 22.
Lookiloos has just given away two tickets to two of our fans. I drew names from a bowl! Barb B. and Nancy M. were the lucky winners who each get to take a friend to five fabulous homes, plus a backyard boutique.
And I’m telling you, as a voyeur from the next neighborhood over, these homes are Lookiloos-worthy! Two in particular resonate with me: one is the one-story Mediterranean revival (pictured above) with an interior courtyard that has always been the style for my fantasy home.
The other is this Prairie style look that feeds my clean-lined-architect’s-daughter sensibility. And wouldn’t you know an architectural designer, Steve Hinderberger of Hindesign, owns it and has filled it with modern furnishings? Here are just a few of the famous pieces you’ll see: a 1928 le Corbusier lounge chair; 1925 Marcel Breuer Wassily chairs, a 1929 Eileen Gray breakfast tabl, a 1944 Noguchi coffee table and two mid-century classics, an Eames lounge chair and ottoman and a Beroia diamond chair. The art collection is also a must-see, including an Alexander Calder.
This is another gem — a 1920 American Four-square completely remodeled down to the studs in 2008, with new landscaping last year. The home is decorated with luxurious, contemporary furnishings.
This is another special home, built in 1924 for the owner of the old Pomeroy’s clothing store in downtown San Jose. Gilt wall sconces, crystal doorknobs, windows and floors are all original. Enjoy the batchelder tile fireplace and a gorgeous sun room
And if you love a storybook cottage, here’s a charming Tudor Revival owned by artist Margaret Washington and her husband, Austin. It’s loaded with original details, including exposed beams and hardware — and even the original stove!
Hanchett Park Historic Homes Tour is one day only, Saturday, May 22, from 10 to 4. You can purchase tickets for $20 in advance at Green Design, 1341 The Alameda, and at Willow Glen Home & Garden, 1123 Lincoln Ave. On May 22 tickets are $25 and will be sold on the corner of Hanchett and Sequoia avenues.
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I’d love to have a chance to visit these fine homes. Thank you Looiloos!
Please put my name in the hat to win those tickets! What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday, being a Lookiloo in that neighborhood with those wonderful homes.
Thank you for your website, I love it!
If only my son would move to Cupertino sooner! Alas, maybe next year…I love all these houses.
we all drive by beautiful or distinctive homes and comment, “i wonder what it looks like on the inside”. your website helps satisfy that curiosity by giving us a glimpse into other peoples’ homes through your wonderful pictures – thank you lookliloos! even better would be spending saturday with a friend visiting a few of these homes in person!!!
Ok Des, doing my part here have a friend who LOVEs Willow Glen and tours……sign me up for free ticket contest. P>S> I want that updated Los Gatos Victorian WOW!!!!
They all look wonderful! Can’t wait to get inside for a peek…especially at Margaret’s lovely artwork!
Me me me me me!!!!
me me me me me me!!!
Would love to go!!
I need some design inspiration for my house. Love those homes!
Hmmmmmn… let’s see. Peet’s coffee, a lovely afternoon in Hanchett Park walking through gracious homes… sign me up! I would love a free pair of tickets!
My mom and I attended the recent Willow Glen Home Tour on May 1 with some friends. We had an early Mother’s Day celebration. We had fun touring homes, shopping at the boutique and enjoying our box lunches in the lovely backyard garden setting. I would love to repeat the experience at the Hanchett Park Historic Homes Tour this weekend!
I am really looking forward to attending an “affordable” home tour! Thank You.
Looking at homes is my passion! Would love to win the tickets. Thanks!
I love getting a peek inside stately old homes. My husband even enjoys these tours. He’s usually seriously outnumbered by all the women in attendance but he’s a good sport! We’d love to spend some time this weekend enjoying the tour. Thank you Lookiloos!
I love this neighborhood. The houses have such character, each charming in their own style. I’m always interested in what’s inside. The wider streets, the large old street trees the shade the sidewalks make it a lovely place for a neighborhood stroll even when you don’t live there, you’re just dreaming. I found a house I loved in this neighborhood, the people out walking Peets, my beloved high school Lincoln, but alas, cash is king in real estate these days, and I had little chance. Cash may not be king here, but tickets sure would be nice. I’ll happily throw my hat in the ring!
I would love to visit anyone of these homes, they all have such great character.
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Cool Houses!!!!