1254 E 26th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92404

This 1960 American Builder Magazine Award winning is a "Gold Medallion" Gem which is an all electric home. Welcome to the "Modern Paisan", which won a 1960 Home-orama home building competition award built by Ray G Staff and designed by Jack Lanphere. As you approach the entry, you are welcomed by Custom Walnut double doors with floor to ceiling windows set on each side with lower glass Jalousie windows, a terrazzo Foyer and an original Prior reflecting pool that can easily be converted back. As you enter the interior, you are greeted by a warmth of light from floor to ceiling of clerestory windows that hug the shallow pitched A frame which light beams upon the original walls and flooring. The Atomic Boomerang iron divider merges contemporary design with functional living. The divider sets apart the living area stepdown to bring you into elements that include ceiling to floor terrazzo fireplace and walnut built in bookcase and stereo with sound. The fireplace is a massive terrazzo broad column cylindrical double sided loaded fireplace with cantilever terrazzo seating. 7 rooms are enclosed in an 1800 sq ft living space. Original walnut cabinets with laundry room attached. Original recessed lighting and original lighting throughout. Dining room looks out to rear yard with the full floor to ceiling windows with enjoyment of the backside of the fireplace. Master bedroom boasts walnut built in dressers, original hardware. Step up into the bathroom vanity area with accordion walnut screen, 2 separate vanities and walk in shower. Rear yard is accessed from every main point of this home through sliders and also consists of a large patio of terazzo. Breezeway between laundry/kitchen area to the two car garage. Midcentury. Midcentury Modern