This vintage charmer at 130 National St is a rare gem.
This vintage charmer at 130 National St is a rare gem. Like finding an all-original vintage Jaguar XKE, with a little TLC, it could easily be restored back to its former glory. Also, just like a sporty Jaguar, this home isn’t for everyone, (it’s lofted master suite and 1 guest bedroom are limiting for some) yet for the couple or individual, it oozes vintage style and panache. Everything has been left original and true to how it was originally designed by Thacher and Thompson architects in 1978. Thacher and Thompson created a “village” of three houses along National Street comprised of 126,130, and 134 National Street. Of which 130 and 134 are considered the most successful. They are prolific architects in Santa Cruz and represent what might be considered a "fourth phase of San Francisco Bay Architecture” here in Santa Cruz. 130 National isn’t just about the Bay Area vernacular architecture, it is “of it” as the Sidewalk Companion to Santa Cruz Architecture explains.
If this home was a car it would be a sporty vintage 2 seater British roadster.
130 National St has an appealing marriage between distinctly American and Oriental stylings.
The exterior stucco and shake siding coupled with the distinct extended/cut out rafter tails, are an appealing marriage between distinctly American and Eastern stylings. One could describe it as almost Oriental Craftsman. The ADU in the backyard has been well matched to the main house and provides ample space for the in-laws, guests, or tenants.
130 National isn’t just about the Bay Area vernacular architecture, it is “of it”
This home is located on a quiet street, walking distance to the Lighthouse Point Green Space, West Cliff, Steamer Lane, and a convenient drive to the best the West Side has to offer.
