The 18,000-square-foot Nixon Mansion at 631 California Ave. changed into built in 1907 for U.S. Sen. George Nixon. It underwent a multimillion-dollar rebuilding and restoration that resulted in 2013. Chase foreign has the listing for $sixteen.four million.(photograph: provided by Chase international)
To step interior the Nixon Mansion — the 18,000-square-foot Italianate villa commanding the ritziest stretch of California Avenue — is to without delay entertain fantasies of English country apartment weekends and hunt balls, of madcap heiresses named Venetia and Mrs. Patmore (à la "Downton Abbey") within the kitchen primping the salmon mousse.
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THE NIXON MANSION
handle: 631 California Ave.
Asking rate: $16,400,000
square feet: 17,964
ground: 2.03 acres overlooking the Truckee River
Bedrooms: eight
Baths: 9 full baths, 5 half baths
record agent: Sandi Solomonson, Chase overseas, 775-315-1138, ssolomonson@chaseinternational.com
On the internet:www.nixonmansion.com
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except Mrs. Patmore could simplest have dreamed of working in an area like the Nixon Mansion kitchen.
Make that kitchen wing — one that incorporates a butler's pantry, leading kitchen, stroll-in pantry, laundry room and staff powder room, and one which unites restored elements from the mansion's early 20th century origins with latest kitchen accoutrements, finishes, fixtures and machine.
The kitchen wing stretches virtually 900 square toes. steel doors wrapped in mahogany — so deftly balanced they can be moved via a finger — partition the butler's pantry from the eating room, where a restored chandelier, winking elegantly, recalls the days of U.S. Sen. George Nixon, for whom the mansion changed into accomplished in 1907.
The mansion these days bought a 2016 country wide Heritage Award from the associated Realty of the Americas. The award recognizes efforts to keep and give protection to historical houses in North the us.
Butler's pantry
The ceiling in the butler's pantry, like the leisure of the kitchen wing, soars 14 ft; here, it's garnished with fashioned fixtures. below, hardwood defines the flooring. Ranks of cabinets, some rising nearly to the ceiling, are equipped with polished pewter handles and, once in a while, panes of rippled glass in eau de Nil. darkish marble counter tops distinction with white cabinets.
The butler's pantry in the Nixon mansion earlier than the home's multi-12 months, multi-million dollar renovation. (photo: supplied via Chase foreign)
among the appliances, you'll find a dishwasher, ice computer, Sub-Zero wine refrigerator and Miele espresso computing device. A porcelain farm sink plunges underneath a Palladian window that frames views of the entrance grounds, the main gate and California Avenue beyond.
The butler's pantry off the dining room of the Nixon Mansion elements appliances like a Sub-Zero wine fridge and a Miele espresso desktop. (photo: supplied by Chase international)
A decanter and goblets leisure on an art Deco drinks tray, anticipating deployment. You well-nigh can hear the clink of crystal from the eating room.
main kitchen
The existing kitchen wing and the relaxation of the Nixon Mansion (both house and grounds) are the outcomes of 10 years of rebuilding and restoration that resulted in 2013.
a local family — they don't reside in the residence — spent "within the eight figures" on the challenge, says Sandi Solomonson, a Chase international record agent for the property, who wouldn't be greater particular. (accurate asking cost: $16.four million).
Palladian home windows from the pre-renovation days of the leading kitchen within the Nixon Mansion have been retained and refurbished during the makeover. (photo: offered by means of Chase international)
The expanse of the main kitchen opens from the butler's pantry. A marble-topped core island organizes the house; it's outfitted with, among other things, a farm sink, a roomy built-in steamer, a dishwasher and warming drawers.
A 60-inch La Cornue range — directly brawny and chic, architectural and useful, a play of silver and black — gives greater kitchen drama. The range comes relevant with four burners, two griddles, double ovens, sizzling and cold water and, sheltering above, a whisper-quiet Vent-A-Hood.
A marble-suitable center island and a 60-inch La Cornue latitude command the leading kitchen of the Nixon Mansion. Copper tiles mantle the ceiling. (photograph: supplied with the aid of Chase international)
in different places often kitchen, there's one more Miele dishwasher, aspect-through-side Sub-Zero refrigerators, two produce drawers, a constructed-in spice drawer, breakfast seating on the island, and a cubby for small appliances that has a motorized roll-precise drawer, like a vintage desk.
On the ceiling, copper tiles mingle with new and restored lighting fixtures. The partitions of the leading kitchen blush modestly with the palest crimson. From an adjacent hallway, Palladian windows enclose views of the north Reno hills.
walk-in and wine
You enter the stroll-in pantry from this hallway. There's a butcher block, open-shelf storage and a capacious freezer. And however the room is in particular utilitarian, there are clever touches like white-and-black-diamond tiles and the identical pale purple walls present in the leading kitchen.
A 60-inch La Cornue latitude points four burners, two griddles, double ovens, sizzling and cold water and, sheltering above, a whisper-quiet Vent-A-Hood. (picture: supplied via Chase international)
also of culinary pastime, notwithstanding it's now not a part of the kitchen wing, is the wine cellar with 1,800-bottle potential. a blend of common and recreated brickwork composes the area. Angled wine racks occupy arched niches; a local weather manage gadget continues the grape juice relaxed.
The wine cellar also has a secret door. The region? You'll locate that out should you make an offer.
Johnathan L. Wright is the food and drink editor of RGJ Media. be part of @RGJTaste on facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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