By Lance WinklerSituated amongst a coterie of

English Tudors, Swiss Chalets,American Foursquares and staidVictorians in the Schantz ParkDistrict of Oakwood, the home

located at 251 East SchantzAvenue is a thoroughbred contem-porary that is earth-toned anddeceptively oblong on the outsideand strikingly modern on theinside. Originally built as a one-

story ranch in 1951 on land origi-nally owned by the foundingSchantz family, the home under-went a complete makeover in the80’s where a complete secondfloor was artfully added that

appears to be absolutely seamless.On entering the home, one is

struck by the bright cheeriness andultra-modern furnishings thatappear to go hand-in-glove withthe interior architecture. Parquet

maple flooring is found through-out the home and the combinationof light wood tones and the abilityof the polished finish to reflectlighting from any source makes

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$1.4 million has been donated since 1950Visa, Mastercard and American Express Accepted

Everything Fall For Your Home!

Complimentary Gift WrapFall Hours: M-F 10-5, Thurs 10-7, Sat 10-3

Residential • Commercial • Interior • Exterior • Bonded • InsuredPower Washing Service • Aluminum Siding Cleaned & Painted

Deck/Fence Refinishing • Mold & Mildew RemovalExpert Analysis of Previous Coatings

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Receive 5 FREE car washes atThe Oakwood Car Wash & Detailing with

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Serving Oakwood for over 25 years

Mike Kelly - Owner 224 Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood

Doug & Amy Randolph937-974-7928

www.Oakwoodrenovations.comdoug@oakwoodrenovations.com

Kitchen Remodeling

Bathroom Remodeling

Room Additions

Basement Conversions

Attic Conversions

Whole-House Renovations

Custom Millwork

Custom Cabinetry

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Custom Painted Cabinetry & Furniture

Color Consulting

Schantz Park Contemporary

See Shantz on page 11

Living room is contemporary.

Back yard is child”s paradise. Children’s room is colorful.