Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 47

UILDING LOPMENf- vol cxxxn OAKLAND. CALIFORNIA, SUNDAY, JUNE 9. 1940 M-l NO. 161 GREAT DEVELOPMENT NOTED IN SHEFFIELD VILLAGE Home Buyers Like 'Village' 'MAISON NORMANDIE' OPEN TO VISITORS Residence Development Attracting Many to Eastbay, Says Builder DEVE Home seekers are finding in Shef field Village, Oakland's fast selling residential development at iootmu Boulevard and Dutton Avenue, the ideal location for a home, according to E. B.

Field, president of the company handling the property. Field points out that this is one of the few communities in the United States where the home can enjoy not only plenty of elbow room on his own lot, a well-built; attract si -1-Ii i nt ij ii ive house, but also an the facilities of relaxation and enjoyment usually found in an expensive estate. This advantage, he states, is due to the plan of a community organiza tion which controls the tennis court. picnic grounds, playgrounds ana parks, and of which the home owner becomes a member as soon as he acquires property in the "Village." "It's just like the Village of early Colonial days," declared Field, "but the Village green, in this case, is rf 1 iaaaaaaaaaMaaMaMiaiaMinniiaiii E.umMiiiriT i wi, i IMM ilr provided with all the modern con veniences make recreation fun for young and old. Representing the famous architectural style of Normandy, even to the vivid red roofs oi that ancient French province, the "Maison Normandie" In panoramic Le Mon Park is open for sale and public view.

Occupying a large corner site, the residence is a unique combination of all modern features and of time-honored architecture. It is located at 6235 Castle' Drive. A magnificent view of the Golden Gate. Marin County, the Bay. San Francisco and MelK polHan Oakland is obtained from this residence, with a panorama of the forested hlUs from the rear.

Builders at Sheffield Village are now at work on the third unit of smart, distinctive, architect-designed homes. The first two units have all been sold, and the owners are the Home building is continuing at a rapid pace in this E. B. Field subdivision at Dutton Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, In Oakland. The number of completed homes, and of those under construction, is rapidly approaching the one hundred mark, and sales are keeping up with completions.

A street scene with the foothills In thebackground, is shown, together with the detail of a completed home. The living room of the most recent, furnished, display home is also pictured. best boosters to be found, accordyig- to i ieia. are French gray, while the trim is French blue. Plans of the new houses are many and varied, and the choice of a new home can be made in accord with "The maid's room is large; with ATTRACTIVE HOME IN MULFORD GARDENS the individual wishes of the buyers well appointed bath and commodious Unique Home in Le Mon Park Is Open to Visitors Many Mulford Sites Are Sold Materials and workmanship, it was pointed out, are in line with the highest standards, and prospective buyers are urged to examine the houses in course of construction, to closet space.

The 'tradesmen and servants entrance is by. outside stairway, which is protected far wrought-iron railing, of pleasing design." The residence, the price' of which see the care and precision with "The kitchen is large and well appointed, containing an unusual number of cabinets and cupboards, which the homes are built. Thousands of visitors inspect this new district every week and it is while its walls are tiled to the billed as "the fastest selling resi Open for sale and public view at 6235 Castle Drive, in Le Mon Park, Oakland, and representing Stance's famous Normandy style of architecture, both exterior and interior, is the "Maison Normandie." A description of this unique residence reads: "This unusual new home has architectural lines and a floor plan that are entirely different. The large living room with its tower dential district in the Metropolitan has been drastically reduced, is open for inspection today from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and is reached by turning right in frontt of the Boy Scout Camp onto Mountaingatt, then through to Castle Drive.

i jig "ySSSf1 It- '-'1 ii Oakland area. ceiling in a pleasing cream color. The alcove breakfast nook is charmingly arranged; Its walls are tiled, with tables and chairs decorated to match. "The dining room is in a color scheme of soft French grays that 'Something New' Is ing fireplace is most attractive. MEDICAL AND DENTAL PROFESSIONS add a note of distinction to its pan eled walls, which like the ceiling, A large window descending to the floor, with French doors on both leads out on the front lawn, Offered in Homes Something new In the way of are canvas covered.

The basement under the entire house, contains an v'" JSV, si. homes to be seen every week such affording a splendid -view of the Golden Gate, the bridges and Treasure Island. Double French doors open onto a large tiled terrace in air conditioned furnace, the laundry and several large closets. Two doors give access to both the front is the policy of Stanley M. Davis in 1 1 More than 200 persons visited Mulford Gardens last Sunday, and of this number 11 bought individual homesites, according to Phil Heraty, builder-realtor, whose organization is exclusive selling agent for the development This brings total sales during the first two weeks the property has been on the market to 20 Individual sites, it was stated.

Mulford Gardens, which is located only three driving time way from San Leandro's shopping center, includes approximately 300 sites ranging from one-third of an ere to an acre each. Because of the generous size of the lots and the ideal soil and climatic conditions, the development is designed to offer unusual opportunities for families who want what might be called "self-supporting" homes, Heraty points out. In this connection, he stated that it is possible for the homeowner to raise chickens or rabbits, vegetables and fruit. "Buyers are being given a variety of choice in the way of acquiring a home," Heraty said. "They may buy sites on the installment plan for as little as $50 down.

For such buvers we will build homes. rear of house, while a short his development of Bellevlew Gar dens, one of San Leandro's fastest growing residential properties. the rear. There is also a built-in barbecue. passageway leads into the two-car garage, having a large alcove suit This week marks the first showing "The first floor bedroom with its full tiled bath, and the circular of a newly-completed honce at 346 library with its raised fireplace, add Belleview.

It is of the elevated bed to the. livabiUty of this residence. room type, the two bedrooms and able for an ideal workshop. "The lot is a 'corner' on a large curve, having 185 feet on the street, 150 feet on the back line and 130 feet on the side line. The roof is cardinal red, and the stucco walls Thii buildlns.

Ideally located at IsM Fruttvale Avnu. Steam heated and with no parking problem is available for prof eaalonal or medical i oificea, A. EHKHAKT, FB lltf ale Mill Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms, the bathroom being reached by an ornamenta) staircase from the dining room. While moderate in cost, the a large bathroom and abundant closet space. interior finish is the equal in quality Because of its fertile soil and large, level building sites, Phil Heraty, tract representative and developer, predicts a bright future for this trad near San Leandro, where an extensive building program is being started.

A picture of one of the attractive existing homes is shown. Sites in Mulford Gardens are one-third of an acre in size. The Heraty organization will build homes to order on these sites. with that of more expensive homes. the builder points out.

"We believe that everyone who views this attractive home will comment on its features," states Davis, "and that the eventual owner will wm struction would be a mistake. Things are just 4iot the same as they were in 1914 and 1913. We still have a receive complete satisfaction in its occupancy. There are plank floors in the living and dining rooms and a brick fireplace radiates comfort for both owner and guest. A textured wall finish of neutral tone will be in keeping with any decorative treatment of draperies or furniture.

"The kitchen is very modern, with Here's the home you've been waiting for it's a 5-room gem with plank floors, tiled bath and drain board it has a delightful break War Preparedness Will Not Halt Residential Building Program By HERBERT V. NELSON Executive Vice-President, National Association of Real Estate Boards. large unused plant capacity this time. Moreover, the materials that go into battleships, tanks, and airplanes do not loom very important in residential construction. Lumber, for ex ample, is piling up in surplus amounts due to the closing of our cove-base linoleum, corner window and sink with tiled drains, numerous foreign markets fpr this product.

The "expectation, therefore, is that the volume of residential building cabinets and a curved buttress and working will work longer hours. What effect will our war pre Wages will not go up abruptly but people will have more income. paredness program have on real estate? A survey of informal and official opinion justified the follow fast nook lots of real color and charm. Don't miss looking at individual and modern home in an ideal environment you'll find an entry hall, French doors that open on the patio, Venetian vblinds and a 2-car garage with overhead doors. ESSEX HOUSE IN SHEFFIELD VILLAGE for the present year will be as good as last year's maybe even a little better.

Thir applies to the country means a larger demand for housing, esuecially where new workers come or they may build their own homes. Buyers may select their own plans from a wide variety we have prepared. "We are also planning to build homes which will be sold to those who wish to buy and move right Into their residences. Plans for three such homes are now waiting Federal Housing Administration approval, and we believe we will be able to start construction on them next week. They will sell In the neighborhood of $3985 on monthly payments around $26, according to present plans.

"The location of the property only three minutes driving time from the heart of San Leandro makes it even more desirable. Children are transported to and from San Leandro schools by bus. The tract Is fully restricted and gas, water and electricity are installed." into the large industrial cities. Some ing inferences: Obviously, industrial and commercial building use will expand. New construction will forge ahead.

Com merce Department figures show that of the older houses especially the larger ones, once the homes of well-to-do people will experience a more active market. There will be no interference with residential building, such as occurred at the time of the last great counter between the kitchen and breakfast nook. There is a two-car garage and laundry, entered from within the home. The exterior of the home is of white stucco with tile capping, "Also to be seen in Bellevlew Gardens are other completed homes, and there is still available a selection of some 20 lots for those who wish to build at a later date. The tract is fully approved for FHA financing." To reach Belleview Gardens drive out East Fourteenth Street to Belleview and turn right, just beyond the San Leandro-Oakland boundary.

as a whole. In certain spots shipbuilding centers, heavy industrial citiesv-residential building will do much more than keep pace with last year. In these places, presumably, there will be a strain, of varying degrees of intensity, on housing resources. There will presumably be a little stiffening of building prices. But this is unlikely to stow construction down very far if, at the same time, increase is ascending.

war. This is an important feature of the situation. To assume that the expansion of industries concerned with rearmament will absorb ma 6'4' terials needed for residential con- industrial building is already 40 above last year. New warehouses needed to store the military equipment plus those needed to hold the strategic raw materials tin and rubber and so on that we are going to accumulate will require a tremendous expansion in this building field. There are expected to be new factory buildings, and, happily, efforts will undoubtedly be made to scatter them around, since places will be sought where they would be comparatively safe from possible attacks by invading air fleets.

More people will be employed, we may assume, and those who are The living room and dining room are unusually large and there's ample closet room for clothes and linens. All utilities and street work, including sewer, are in and paid for Lawn and shrubs will be planted in the front yard. lot is 50x102 feet with large ser- vice yard PELARGONIUMS $1.00 or 25c each Fuehtlai In hantlnf bmiketi (1.00 PIEDMONT NURSERY 29 Glen, Piedmont Ave. at 40th St. 3Q AQQH COGHP't jVAO 7.

You, won't find a more attractive 5-room ft TP 3k- You Must Seel MULFORD GARDENS Exceptional Buys! Vi ACRE LEVEL HOMESITES home anywhere I f) in. -'KJ Exceptional Investment opportunities beautiful altes for smart, suburban homes are open to you today In these rapidly growing; communi ties. Prices as low as 8S0 easy 6E AOOAt terms. Full P.H.A. acceptance.

Com Diet building- service. Short, IS $300 Easy Terms $50 Down $10 Month No City Taxes minute drive from downtown Oakland through the Broadway Tunnel to Orlnda Junction. ESSEX HOUSE-Price $5700. Down Payment $600. Monthly payments $41.17 (including interest, insurance and How to get there By drive out East Fourteenth Street or out Foothill Boulevard 'to, Dutton and rum left to Sheffield talce No.

4 1 at Fourteenth, and Broadway and These homesites of rich soil are full restricted. Gas, water and electrrcity are in. Three minutes drive from San Leandro shopping center. Close to Metropolitan Oakland. School bus takes children to and from school.

"HOUSE IN THE SUN" H. C. Capwell Fred T. "Wood, Inc. display home In Moraga Kstates now open dally featuring- the new Kulmrbaai Pro.

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'Fit uiivale 5700 Local 201 ft 5 1 owners Sn Sheffield Village enjoy the privileges of their own private parks' and playgrounds, the picturesque live, wooded and nil- the drivel to let you 'off at Shef-. iduViuage. By 'traini fromSan Fran- t6 Southern Seventh "Street line, and get off! at Dutton i'iX-h' Avenue. FRED T.WOOD, INC. Mala Of flee: Teanel Ed.

at Mens a Highway OEinda .6081 Wit build homes. See our plans. Attention Building Mechanic Your labor in your own trade plasterer, electrician, etc. may their private1, tennis-court MdUMI 1 l.y "-i lit Z- FUST i AVE. I nituii Ulll STOTS Phil HERATY I ill iiMTTTt a JT 5 4 2210 First Ave.

Foothill Boulevard: it: Button E. FIELD Ccrpcrrii- Tl" San Leandro BWeetwood 8511 SWeetwood 872S Pffice Phona -Evening Phona'.