293 Saint Joseph Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90803

ONCE upon a time… takes on new meaning at 293 Saint Joseph Avenue. Inspired by 1920s and 1930s Italian and Spanish Revival architecture, the residence was rebuilt from the studs and expanded in 2008 to create a home with the soul of another era and the comfort of today. More recently, the chef’s kitchen and primary bath were remodeled, delivering modern function and luxury without sacrificing the home’s period character-----The home’s authenticity is evident in reclaimed Tuscan roof tiles, Italian Noce travertine, true terra-cotta, hand-cut Moroccan marble mosaics, mahogany millwork, hand-built cabinetry, period-inspired solid-brass lighting, copper graces the exterior- lighting, vent trim, crawlspace screens, rain gutters with ornate solid-brass straps, custom wrought iron, & Dornbracht fixtures. In an amazing gesture to achieve perfection, walls were first laser-leveled to remove any imperfections before ultimately hand-plastering all interior & exterior walls, an artisan touch...