Old Towne Property Articles

126 - Mar / Apr 25

Remembering Old Towne

Homeowners Adam and Gina Carr walk their dogs, Piper and Kona, in front of their historic cottage in Old Towne Orange. The couple planted hibiscus and plumeria in front to pay homage to the Hawaiian Islands where they got married. - - - - One... Read More →

Homeowners Adam and Gina Carr walk their dogs, Piper and Kona, in front of their historic cottage in Old Towne Orange. The couple planted hibiscus and plumeria in front to pay homage to the Hawaiian... Read More →

125 - Jan / Feb 25

Jackie Hanson

Being so Close is a True Joy

Built in 1911, the Craftsman bungalow features a cozy front porch where Jackie enjoys visiting with family, friends and neighbors. - - - - Known for the Pirate-themed extravaganza on display in her front yard every Halloween, Jackie Hanson’s historic Craftsman bungalow on East Maple... Read More →

Built in 1911, the Craftsman bungalow features a cozy front porch where Jackie enjoys visiting with family, friends and neighbors. - - - - Known for the Pirate-themed extravaganza on display in her front yard... Read More →

124 - Nov / Dec 24

John Mattei

Fulfilling a Vision in Old Towne

An American flag hangs above an authentic fire hydrant at the home of L.A.firefighter John Mattei in Old Towne. The front porch includes hanging ferns, rocking chairs, and old window panels that John turned into stained-glass art depicting oranges and vines. - - - - ... Read More →

An American flag hangs above an authentic fire hydrant at the home of L.A.firefighter John Mattei in Old Towne. The front porch includes hanging ferns, rocking chairs, and old window panels that John turned into... Read More →

123 - Jul / Aug 24

Nina Manning Family

A Perfect Fit in Old Towne

Original to the home, the front door features a tapered inset that matches the tapered columns supporting the front porch. There are three small windows in the door that also match the large picture-window panels in the living room. - - - - When researching... Read More →

Original to the home, the front door features a tapered inset that matches the tapered columns supporting the front porch. There are three small windows in the door that also match the large picture-window panels... Read More →

121 - May / Jun 24

Evan & Dana Gaydon

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 →