This 1915 Craftsman in Newman has some of the best untouched wood paneling I’ve seen in a while
For just under four hundred and twenty grand, you can get a real-deal 1915 Craftsman in Newman, California that hasn’t been ruined by a bad flip. It has two bedrooms and one bath, but the woodwork inside is absolutely wild.
Out front
That massive front porch roof is classic. You get the heavy tapered columns and the green cedar shingles.
It sits on a big corner lot with mature trees that probably keep the house decent during the valley heat.
The wrap-around lawn gives you some actual breathing room from the neighbors.
You can tell it has presence on the street. It looks solid, like it was built to last another century.
The woodwork is untouched
You open the front door and boom. Look at those coffered ceilings and the massive dark wood wainscoting.
The brick fireplace is flanked by built-in bookcases. They didn’t paint any of it.
Even the trim around the windows is intact. The floorboards run in a border pattern around the room.
A sunny corner
This little offshoot room has windows on three sides. It is a great spot for a reading chair.
The dining room buffet
The dining room has its own massive built-in buffet with leaded glass doors. It is completely original.
That mirror above the drawers bounces the light around the room. You just don’t see craftsmanship like this anymore.
Simple bedrooms
The bedrooms are simpler, but those fir floors are in great shape. The picture rail molding is still up near the ceiling.
Vintage green bathroom
The bathroom has these pale green wall tiles and a black-and-white hex tile floor. It feels clean but matches the age of the house.
There is a dark wood corner cabinet that matches the vanity. It adds a ton of extra storage.
They updated the sink with a marble top that fits right in without looking too modern.
The second bedroom
The second bedroom has a walk-in closet. The solid wood doors have their original hardware.
It is a good-sized room with plenty of natural light coming through the single-hung windows.
The closet even has its own tiny window. It is deep enough to actually hang your clothes without cramming them in.
A surprisingly massive kitchen
The kitchen got an update, but they kept the cabinets dark to tie into the rest of the house. You get quartz counters and gas cooking.
It is huge for a house this age. Usually, these old kitchens are tiny boxes, but this one is wide open.
There is a massive island with bar seating and built-in bookshelves on the side.
You have space for a kitchen table right by the side window. Those light fixtures are a nice touch.
Utility space
This utility room is where the laundry hookups and water heater live. Love the beadboard on the walls.
Outside on the corner lot
The backyard is massive since it is a corner lot. You have raised garden beds already set up.
The old detached garage has alley access. It looks like it has three separate doors, perfect for a workshop.
There is plenty of space back here for a dog or a massive patio setup.
The back steps lead down to a brick patio area. It is a sweet spot to hang out in the evening.
