Old Towne Property Articles

Something Special

120 - Mar / Apr 24

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...

Shining Glory

with Glory Johnson

117 - Sep / Oct 23

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...

Welcoming you to The Richland Hotel

Orange County'a Newest Luxury Boutique Hotel

114 - Mar / Apr 23

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...

A Midcentury-Modern Aesthetic

of Michael Cecconi and Maryam Zahedi

113 - Jan / Feb 23

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...

The Girl Next Door

with Rob & Gloria Boice

108 - Mar / Apr 22

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...

Meant to be, in Old Towne Orange

with Stephane and Isabella

104 - Jul / Aug 21

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...

Orange Home Grown

with Travis & Megan Penn

103 - May / Jun 21

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...

The Minimalist Modernist Way

with Wil Dee and Family

102 - Mar / Apr 21

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...

Renowned in Orange

with Jenny McCandless

100 - Nov / Dec 20

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...

Simply Sullivan

with Eric & Michelle Sullivan

99 - Aug / Sep 20

Michelle and Eric Sullivan pose in front of their enormous 6’ x 8’ mirror in their historic home near Old Towne. “I found the mirror on Craigslist for $100 and love the way it fits perfectly in our living room,” says Michelle. “We enjoy searching... Read More →

Michelle and Eric Sullivan pose in front of...