Elegant contours of its streamline modern design peep out from behind the foliage. Exterior finishes such as the period wood and glass detailing add to the authenticity of the estates architecture.
A port hole window along the side of the house mimics the image of a cruise ship and breaks up the solid white blocks of the architecture.
"From its hilltop location, The Church Residence offers unparalleled sunrise and sunset views, as well as panoramic views from the roof deck."
The Church estate offers unrivaled space and aesthetics for entertaining and hosting. Positioned upon a hill-top ensures sweeping views of the San Diego skyline form the back patio. "Enjoy breezes throughout each day hosted by Lemon Grove’s 'best climate on earth'."
Vibrantly bright and detailed blue tiles add character to this bathroom as well as a boldly metallic silver switch plate.
This soft baby blue and peach bath speaks the same design language of its counterparts. Each bath bath features a large vanity, soaking tub, standing shower, and inset wall shelving.
The bathrooms of The Church Estate are saturated in beautiful pastels of the era. This peach and green bath boasts an array of tile detailing that enhance the space in style and color.
The en-suite bath to the primary bedroom is richly colored in maroon, peach, and white.
The primary bedroom echoes the same architectural language of the living room offering bright natural light from corner windows.
To the right of the ground-floor hallway is the main staircase to the private area of the home.
A beautifully framed dining area rests in an alcoved room between the kitchen and living areas. Here you will find entrance to the back deck and patio.
Through the port hole'd door is the kitchen hosting lots of storage space. Of the a
The kitchen offers white laminate cabinets and
"Emerging in the 1930s, Streamline Moderne architecture took cues from the elegant curves and horizontal lines of airplanes, locomotives, ships and product design of the period. The round porthole windows and the steel deck railings of the Church Residence bring to mind ocean liners of the early 20th century just as the absence of ornament connects this home to regional modernism of San Diegan Irving Gill, Vienna Secessionists like Adolf Loos as well as the Bahuaus in Germany."
The slightly-rounded living room is generous in size despite the curvature of the walls. Corner windows keep the space well lit.
Upon entering the home you are met with dark-wood floors and a contrast of smooth and sharp curves and edges along the walls, windows, and ceiling and floor molding.
"The Walter Church Residence (1938-41) by builder, Reuben C. Haas was reportedly built from plans that were “three years in the making” and was referred to as “One of the most modern residences in San Diego” when it was first published -- just days prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor."