A Handsomely Updated Eichler in Southern California Wants $1M

This one’s not a fixer-upper.

If you’re looking for an updated Eichler, this 1,727-square-foot model in the Fairmeadows tract located in Orange, California, may just catch your eye.  

Built in 1962, the four-bedroom, two-bath home has already been spruced up with modern features that respect the home’s original midcentury modern character. Highlights include updated bathrooms with Carrara marble and walnut cabinetry, a private backyard, and a renovated kitchen with a pretty impressive "edible garden" off the side. Additionally, the central atrium—a key feature in many Eichler models—has new concrete and is perfectly positioned for enjoying indoor/outdoor living.

Drought-tolerant plants create a lovely landscape which frames the home’s classic midcentury profile. 

Drought-tolerant plants create a lovely landscape which frames the home’s classic midcentury profile. 

A recent renovation updated the atrium with new concrete.

A recent renovation updated the atrium with new concrete.

The space is perfect for enjoying an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. 

The space is perfect for enjoying an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. 

Wall sconces and greenery add to the ambiance. 

Wall sconces and greenery add to the ambiance. 

The open-plan living space is anchored by a brick-inlay fireplace, typical of Eichler homes.

The open-plan living space is anchored by a brick-inlay fireplace, typical of Eichler homes.

Other classic midcentury features include full-height glazing and the tongue-and-groove ceiling, painted white to add to the space's bright and airy feel. 

Other classic midcentury features include full-height glazing and the tongue-and-groove ceiling, painted white to add to the space's bright and airy feel. 

The kitchen overlooks the dining area, adding to the breezy flow of the public space. The home features polished concrete floors throughout. 

The kitchen overlooks the dining area, adding to the breezy flow of the public space. The home features polished concrete floors throughout. 

The light-filled, modern kitchen has been updated with a marble-topped peninsula with breakfast-bar seating and plenty of storage. It also features Viking appliances including a built-in, stainless steel SubZero refrigerator.

The light-filled, modern kitchen has been updated with a marble-topped peninsula with breakfast-bar seating and plenty of storage. It also features Viking appliances including a built-in, stainless steel SubZero refrigerator.

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Just off this kitchen is this gorgeous "edible garden" making garden-to-table dining a reality in your very own home. 

Just off this kitchen is this gorgeous "edible garden" making garden-to-table dining a reality in your very own home. 

The master bedroom features sliding glass doors leading outdoors. 

The master bedroom features sliding glass doors leading outdoors. 

The master bedroom. 

The master bedroom. 

There are four bedrooms in total.

There are four bedrooms in total.

The third bedroom. 

The third bedroom. 

The fourth bedroom makes a perfect home office. 

The fourth bedroom makes a perfect home office. 

 The bathrooms have been tastefully remodeled with Carrara marble and walnut cabinetry. 

 The bathrooms have been tastefully remodeled with Carrara marble and walnut cabinetry. 

This bathroom features a glass-enclosed shower and bathtub.

This bathroom features a glass-enclosed shower and bathtub.

The home enjoys an extra sense of privacy thanks to the bamboo which borders the yard. 

The home enjoys an extra sense of privacy thanks to the bamboo which borders the yard. 

 A look at the backyard. 

 A look at the backyard. 

Eichler built around 350 residences in Orange, California, over a little over half the number he built in all of Southern California. 

Eichler built around 350 residences in Orange, California, over a little over half the number he built in all of Southern California. 

1843 N Woodside Street, Orange is being listed for $1,000,000 by Kelly Laule of Better Living Social

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Jennifer Baum Lagdameo
Dwell Contributor
Jennifer Baum Lagdameo is a freelance design writer who has lived in Washington DC, Brooklyn, Tokyo, Manila, and is currently exploring the Pacific Northwest from her home base in Portland, Oregon.

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