Walter Durham Designed Home in Chestnut Hill has been lovingly maintained and respectfully updated

 

Attention to detail is evident in the hand drawn and hand notated plans for the home

(click on images for a closer look)

 

and apparent from the moment you approach the entrance gates

 

 

 

 

and evidenced in the antique lantern over the entrance gates

 

 

Once inside the foyer you will notice the care with which the foyer and stairs are laid out – a diligence of design carried throughout the home

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the foyer opens into the living room where the ceiling is over 11 feet high

 

 

Living room includes a wall of windows facing south east and looking out over the gardens

 

 

the library has been created with craftsmanship and attention to detail seldom seen today

 

 

a closer look at the library fireplace details as drawn by Walter Durham

 

 

 

additional details found throughout the home include antique door panels

 

 

Society of The Cincinnati Door Knocker

 

crystal knob on newel post in foyer

 

 

and original door hardware throughout

 

A new kitchen was designed and implemented by Cullen Inc. of Wayne within the original kitchen space

 

 

a wine cooler and two refrigerator drawers compliment the bar area

 

 

 

 

 

state of the art appliances incorporated in the new design

 

 

A new en suite bath and new laundry area added to second floor also executed by Cullen

 

 

 

 

The home is located in the St Martins section within walking distance of Chestnut Hill Academy and The Cricket Club

 

Built in 1963 at the corner of Moreland Ave and Huron St for Ruth Van Sciver and her husband Walter Ketcham, on land formerly of Kitty Bingham Latta and her estate Grey Arches

 

 

attention to detail as exemplified in this courtyard fountain are found outside as well on the level one acre lot!!

 

 

 

more photos are coming soon!!