Built by real estate broker/builder Albert H Beach in 1896. Acquired shortly after in 1900 by H. A. Putnam who invented a fence wire barbing machine. Then in 1901 sold to it Henry H. Timken, inventor and business man who founded the Timken Roller Bearing Company.Art dealer and collector Harry Parashis and his wife, Letitia, bought the home in 1997, and spent several years bringing it to its "original Victorian ornate grandeur.".

Step back in time with this masterfully restored Queen Anne located in the historic district of Escondido, CA. Absolutely not detail has been spared. She has been updated with high end appliances in the kitchen and granite countertops. The home is wired with up to date energy efficient LED lighting as well as updated plumbing. The paid solar covers 100% of the monthly energy bill.The floors are the original hardwood flooring that has been perfectly maintained. Each room has high ceilings and solid redwood doors. Enjoy a majestic English garden estate that is surrounded with iron fencing for privacy. When inside the gates you'll feel transported to another time with modern luxuries. She is registered with the national registry of historic places and enjoys all of the benefits of the Mills Act which keeps the property taxes exceptionally low. Don't look any further! She is one of a kind!

Original mahogany staircase. Original oak flooring. All windows are original. Mahogany trim. Original copper rain cutters. Almost all hardware is bronze or brass, some nickel plated.