Sold Price Range: $482,001 - $552,000 Sold on : 01/25/2021
The 19060 Louis "Chick" Pauls, Jr home. the Pauls House is a modernist house that “calls attention to itself with its dramatic sunscreen, a tribute to the Parisian modern architect Le Corbusier.” Original blueprints are retained by current owners.
Known locally as the “upside down house,” 1310 or the Pauls House has a flipped floorplan with bedrooms on the first floor and the principal rooms on the second floor with a second-story glass façade so as to enjoy the view of the water over the single story house.
Architect, W. Irving Phillips, studied under Bernard Hoesli , Werner Seligman, John Hejduk, Robert Slutzki, John Shaw, Lee Hodgden, and Colin Rowe at the University of Texas in the 1950s and again with Rowe in the early 1960s (GAG, 129). These twelve “intellectual giants of architecture at the time” were later fired but reassembled at Cornell University and known as the “The Texas Rangers”
1310 Harbor View, shown, bottom-center, boasts views of the harbour from the second floor living, kitchen, den, and dining.
Main entry is tucked behind the front facade, splitting the garage/primary suite wing from the front wing of the home.
Entrance features immediate views of the back yard through windows on the entry wall.
Let's take a look at the upside first.
View from the landing. Original teak paneling. Restored parquet floors. And note the powder room just right of the kitchen. Primary suite directly behind us.
Gorgeous kitchen recently remodeled. Featues Carrera marble, a new SubZero fridge (on the left), with matching paneling. Mirrored ceiling.
Gorgeous counters and back splash. Stainless appliances, and plenty of storage.
View from sink looks over living room. Includes breakfast bar.
Powder room.
View from powder room, facing the dining room and den.
Gorgeous dining room, separated from den by yellow wall. Great views from the table.
The opposite side of the dining room also features floor to ceiling windows brining the outside in with plenty of light.
Den features the continuation of the parquet floors. Circuital floor plan is priceless.
On the way back to the living room, passing the dining room and the kitchen at the front of the house.
Living room features original built in shelves and cabinets, a fireplace and a breakfast bar, extending the entertainment space in the kitchen.
Original teak wood paneling cozies up to the fireplace.
Picture of the breakfast bar. Exiting the living room on either side takes you past the kitchen. Primary suite entrance is just behind the book shelves on the right.
Entrance to the primary suite.
Entrance to the primary suite passes through the office. Would also make a great nursery.
Entering the primary bedroom. This suite was recently taken down to the studs, adding a separate HVAC zone, custom cabinets, a walk in closet and a gorgeous bathroom.
Custom cabinets at the rear of the room were custom built by well known carpenter who specializes in historic projects.
Primary bath features over sized shower stall, double vanity, terrazzo flooring, and beautiful fixtures.
Exiting the bathroom, looking towards the walk in closet. Note the extensive garment storage to the left before entering the closet.
Primary bedroom has a patio, perfect for coffee, a garden, or a stair case to the roof. A rooftop deck would expand the already gorgeous water view.
Downstairs bedroom with great closet space.
View of the back yard and outdoor entertainment area from the bedroom.
3rd bedroom with private access to shared bath. Again, great closets. Lots of light.
Shared bathroom for bedrooms 2 and 3.
2nd primary bathroom and walk in closet. En suite to the 2nd primary bedroom.
2nd primary bedroom.
Just across the front door, this exit leads you and your guests to a large yard and entertainment area.
Custom fence, custom concrete pavers, and turf inlay make a serene, private outdoor dining area.
Large oak tree, and the home create plenty of comfortable shade, even in the summer.
Welcome to one of The Island’s most beautifully preserved midcentury homes with all the modern-day comforts. The grid-patterned brise-soliel (sunscreen) and the “upside-down” floor plan make the house iconic. Designed by Irving Phillips, the house boasts an elevated second floor giving a view of the bay through floor-to-ceiling windows, while the sunscreen helps shade the interior from the western sun. Amazing sunsets. Large primary suite is up, while most bedrooms are down, including a 2nd primary suite. Updates include the entire electrical system, plumbing, new roof, and HVAC. The master suite saw a complete renovation adding a walk in closet, built in cabinets, a full bath, and a dedicated office. Large lot would be ideal for a pool, while still maintaining yard. Plenty of off street parking. Garage has been finished air conditioning. Original features include teak panels on the 2nd floor, built in cabinets and fireplace. Ask agent for update list. See virtual tour for more pics.
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