304 La Loma Avenue

Modesto, California 95354

This Herb Ramont Mediterranean-Spanish inspired home is filled with old world charm plus modern conveniences. The once Exhibition Home in the mid 1930's permits were pulled to remove a shack & windmill from the original home and the remodel began. On Saturday July 11th, 1936, the home was open to the public. The features include Spanish tile floors & stairs, original multi-color tile, curved archways, a grand entrance opens to the second-floor ceiling highlighted by a cast iron railing, plaster walls treated with a special patina covering, formal dining room, open beamed hand stenciled ceilings, hot water heater placed under the first-floor bathroom to heat the bathroom tile. In 2003-2004 more remodeling took place, the kitchen, family room & laundry were expanded and remodeled with a gas fireplace added to the family room preserving the original tiles & old tile purchased from France was blended into the original tile. The primary bedroom was expanded to include two walk-in closets, bathroom with jacuzzi tub, warming drawer for towels. The expanded patio areas create two large gathering spots with bricks from the Hotel Covel, original outdoor fireplace plus a built-in barbeque area, a 50-year roof and a full irrigation system was added. A must-see home.