One of the first homes west of 15th Avenue at the turn of the century, this F.Q. Story Spanish retreat has been breathtakingly restored and professionally decorated. The main home features a fountain and award-winning landscaping, gas fireplace with original surround, original hardwood floors, chef's kitchen, butler pantry/bar with custom wrought-iron doors, designer wallpaper, exposed brick walls, spacious guest bedroom and full bath and a luxurious primary suite with spa-like en-suite, walk-in closet and laundry. Whole-house automation incl. The arcaded rear patio looks out onto a brand-new heated/cooled pool with water features, new 1-car garage and fully permitted 476 sf guest house w/mini-split AC, full kitchen, elec fireplace, bedroom, spa bath, private patio, outdoor shower and bath Welcome to this 1916 spanish colonial revival home in the historic F.Q. Story downtown neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona.

The main home features two bedrooms and two baths. Included also on the property is a private 1-bed, 1-bath bungalow (currently a top-performing short-term rental) with kitchenette, ensuite bath and outside Spanish tiled shower/tub. Situated between the main house and casita a pool creates beautiful views across the secluded back yard.

Upon arrival, the front garden provides a prominent lounge area aside a newly added vintage-designed Spanish tiled fountain large enough to have a small gathering to sit with wine in the evening or coffee and neighbors in the morning. Guests find themselves with rolled up trousers and toes in the delicious refreshing waters. This space has a sun canopy, high-pressure mist system, natural gas plumbed decorative fire feature, and on-demand Alexa sending your favorite background music.

The traditional facade with its black fabric window awnings is blanketed with bougainvillea, hibiscus, and Hong Kong orchid trees. You will note that to the West side of the property is a beautiful discrete glass/iron arched doorway leading to the rear bungalow for short-term guests to follow their own private pathway. The entry is identified with a single iron lantern and a wall plaque "welcome to the Velvet Bungalow".

Original hardwood floors in the living room are highlighted with added downlight and a gilded chain ceiling pendant. The fireplace with its wall sconces has been outfitted with natural gas for a most ambient feature next to the elaborate velvet drapery. Leading off of the main living room are two arched passage ways, one to the dining area the other to the bedrooms/bathrooms.

A vintage 'old world charm' kitchen and dining area are just beyond the living room and have a dynamic view of the pool with its arching water feature deck jets. Additional ceiling downlights have been added to enhance the exposed original brick walls and a garden wall mural. In the kitchen area, glass door cabinets with lighted mirror interiors can display a collection of elegant dining service items. Honed black granite stone flooring flows into a visible private wine/coffee alcove separated by a grand iron and glass passage door adorned with a decorative vintage large key to enter.

Just outside the hall full bath sits the original period phone niche that has been modified to include a subtle nighttime walkway light. In the full hallway bath, the decor includes exposed brick, wood ceiling, black and white ceramic floor mosaic, and wall panels of mirror with gentle glowing wall sconces. A small alcove provides a medicine cabinet and an area for guest amenities/extra linens.

The master suite, similar in style with exposed brick wall and wood floor/ceiling, includes a large bathing area with a period styled wall mount sink vanity atop wrought iron brackets. There are two closets, the walk-in includes a washer/dryer. Skylights and windows with custom Roman shades provide great light in the space as well as private access to the pool area patio.

Fountains, floor bubbles, in-floor cleaning, and heating/cooling water system make the pool very inviting. Surrounded by green grass, an adjacent gazebo, and the main house and bungalow patios, the entire pool area features a second high-pressure missing system, surround sound, and in-ground power outlets. (A perfect way to project movies on a side white wall barbecue area.)

The newly-built one-car garage includes a finished drywall interior, built-in wall vacuum system and electric vehicle charging wiring. The custom colored terracotta driveway from the front to the garage is scored with diagonal pattern to replicate the original front patio material.

Every detail in this exquisite urban retreat has been carefully considered and tastefully executed with a nod to the past, and an eye to the future.