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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Doug & Amy Randolph937-974-7928
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.
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