Here’s another Palmer & Krisel-designed home in Pomona’s
Valwood Estates on the market. This is the smallest models that was offered in
Valwood, the Plan A, and measures in at 1,200 square feet. Providing three
bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two garage on a 6,300 square-foot with an asking
price of $320,000.
Like most homes in Valwood Estates, this one features a
block and wrought iron front yard wall – we’re not sure why property owner in
Valwood Estates love to fence in their front yards, but they do and this one
features yet another fence. Also, like most homes in Valwood Estates, the
windows have been replaced with popular white-vinyl-mullioned models – a look
which definitely obscures the original glass-walled design intent of the
architect, but an easy and economical switch out for property owners.
Inside, the home has been thoroughly updated and sanitized
of anything that resembles a Palmer & Krisel design. The ordinarily open-beamed
vaulted ceilings have been covered over in drywall, potentially to add
insulation, potentially to ‘update’ the space. The room that would have
originally been the den has been opened to the living room to create a larger,
open living area.
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| Living Room & Dining beyond |
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| Living Room |
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| Living Room and former Den through large angled opening |
The kitchen features standard big-box store-style cabinetry,
with laminate countertops and beige tile backsplash. The kitchen does retain its
original galley-style layout; however some of the cabinet box placement appears
to be questionable.
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| Kitchen - the cabinet box next to the fridge appears unfinished |
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| Kitchen |
Both bathrooms are feature tile on every surface except for
the ceiling, in non-offensive beige tones. They show bright; however, thanks to
high windows letting in plenty of natural light. The bedrooms show bright,
thanks to vaulted ceilings and large windows. The original clerestory windows are
nowhere to be seen on this house, and most likely have been ‘updated’ away.
The backyard is large and grassy, with a concrete slab, pair
of mulberry trees and plenty of satellite dishes attached to the eaves. There’s
not much midcentury or modern left in this home, but it’s a clean example at a
relatively low price, and will most likely be attractive to its new owners
based on that criteria.
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| Master Bedroom |
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| Hall Bathroom |
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| Backyard & satellite dishes |
Check out Redfin for more photos here: 2318
Canterbury Avenue
Or Realtor.com here: 2318
Canterbury Avenue
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