Old Towne Property Articles

121 - May / Jun 24

There's no place like Home

Living in a historic Craftsman bungalow on North Center Street, Evan and Dana Gaydon enjoy proximity to everything they love about Old Towne Orange. Whether the Saturday farmers market, the cafés and coffee shops, or the Orange Train Station, the array of convenient destinations provides... Read More →

Living in a historic Craftsman bungalow on North Center Street, Evan and Dana Gaydon enjoy proximity to everything they love about Old Towne Orange. Whether the Saturday farmers market, the cafés and coffee shops, or... Read More →

120 - Mar / Apr 24

Colin & Soleil Bogan

Something Special

From their front porch on North Harwood, Colin and Soleil Bogan love to watch the sunrise and vastness of the sky above Old Towne Orange. Most of their plants are from The Potting Shed in the Plaza. - - - - There’s something especially magical... Read More →

From their front porch on North Harwood, Colin and Soleil Bogan love to watch the sunrise and vastness of the sky above Old Towne Orange. Most of their plants are from The Potting Shed in... Read More →

117 - Sep / Oct 23

Shining Glory

with Glory Johnson

Wayne’s 1970 Mercedes Benz 280SL sits on the circular driveway in front of the porch, ready for a ride. Hospitality is the inspiration behind Glory Johnson and Wayne Gensler’s renovation of a 1948 Spanish Revival home on East Walnut, where the couple hosts family gatherings,... Read More →

Wayne’s 1970 Mercedes Benz 280SL sits on the circular driveway in front of the porch, ready for a ride. Hospitality is the inspiration behind Glory Johnson and Wayne Gensler’s renovation of a 1948 Spanish Revival... Read More →

114 - Mar / Apr 23

Welcoming you to The Richland Hotel

Orange County's Newest Luxury Boutique Hotel

The Richland is comprised of a three-story home built in 1906, flanked by the former chapel (now an events ballroom) and 1960’s-era building that now serves as the hotel’s office/check-in area. - - - - Recently unveiled in Old Towne Orange, The Richland Hotel is... Read More →

The Richland is comprised of a three-story home built in 1906, flanked by the former chapel (now an events ballroom) and 1960’s-era building that now serves as the hotel’s office/check-in area. - - - -... Read More →

113 - Jan / Feb 23

A Midcentury-Modern Aesthetic

of Michael Cecconi and Maryam Zahedi

Washed by landscape lighting at dusk, the large windows of the living/dining area open to the park-like front yard that serves as a forecourt to the house. Built in 1953 on the edge of Old Towne’s historic district, the home of Michael Cecconi and Maryam... Read More →

Washed by landscape lighting at dusk, the large windows of the living/dining area open to the park-like front yard that serves as a forecourt to the house. Built in 1953 on the edge of Old... Read More →

108 - Mar / Apr 22

The Girl Next Door

with Rob & Gloria Boice

From their beautiful Craftsman bungalow on North Pine Street in Old Towne, Rob and Gloria Boice have been pioneers of the preservation movement in Old Towne since 1981 when they purchased the historic home and worked toward restoring it to its original glory. Remarkably, Rob and... Read More →

From their beautiful Craftsman bungalow on North Pine Street in Old Towne, Rob and Gloria Boice have been pioneers of the preservation movement in Old Towne since 1981 when they purchased the historic home and worked... Read More →

104 - Jul / Aug 21

Meant to be, in Old Towne Orange

with Stephane and Isabella

When updating the property, the couple had fun sprucing up the outside of the home with a lovely blue-and-white theme. A synchronistic series of events led this San Diego couple to embark on an entirely new life in Old Towne, where they recently transformed a... Read More →

When updating the property, the couple had fun sprucing up the outside of the home with a lovely blue-and-white theme. A synchronistic series of events led this San Diego couple to embark on an entirely... Read More →

103 - May / Jun 21

Orange Home Grown

with Travis & Megan Penn

The Penns removed their front lawn in early 2018 and replaced it with beautiful edible landscaping that includes vegetables beds, herb gardens and thriving fruit trees. - - - - There’s no place like Orange for Megan and Travis Penn, whose house, work and lifestyle... Read More →

The Penns removed their front lawn in early 2018 and replaced it with beautiful edible landscaping that includes vegetables beds, herb gardens and thriving fruit trees. - - - - There’s no place like Orange... Read More →

102 - Mar / Apr 21

The Minimalist Modernist Way

with Wil Dee and Family

Located in the Fairhills tract, the home features a double gable with one frame above the carport and the other one above the living room. Their home embodies the many attributes of the classic Eichler design, including a flat roof, exterior paneling that extends across... Read More →

Located in the Fairhills tract, the home features a double gable with one frame above the carport and the other one above the living room. Their home embodies the many attributes of the classic Eichler... Read More →

100 - Nov / Dec 20

Renowned in Orange

with Jenny McCandless

Homeowner Jenny McCandless fashioned her 1970s-era house after the arts & crafts movement. The impressive remodel showcases wood shingles, tapered trim and an expansive front porch accented in slate. Jenny’s father’s 1963 Corvette is parked on the cobblestone-style driveway. It’s no coincidence that gorgeous tile... Read More →

Homeowner Jenny McCandless fashioned her 1970s-era house after the arts & crafts movement. The impressive remodel showcases wood shingles, tapered trim and an expansive front porch accented in slate. Jenny’s father’s 1963 Corvette is parked... Read More →