The Julius Poppe House in Sonoma
564 1st Street E, Sonoma CA 95476
Welcome to The Julius Poppe House in Sonoma. This historic home is located just a half block off the Sonoma Plaza. It was built in 1847 by Nicholas Carriger. This is the first home in Sonoma to be constructed of wood. In the later 1800’s it was purchased by Catherine Poppe, wife of Julius A. Poppe. In the early 1900’s she signed the Deed over to her youngest son, Julius Emil Poppe. Julius E. Poppe had been Mayor and City Councilman of Sonoma, Chief of the Sonoma Volunteer Fire Department, a Native Son and member of the Odd Fellows.
This home is a great example of California Carpenters Gothic Revival architecture and the only home of this style in Sonoma.
The main house is 1,175+/- square feet with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. There is a formal Living Room with 12-foot ceilings adorned with decorative tiles. It has one wood burning fireplace and large wood sash windows. To the rear of the home is the Kitchen and Dining Room combination which also shares access with a bedroom to one of the 2 full baths. Off the Kitchen is a large wood deck that looks over the backyard and gardens. The rear of the property has ample parking with its driveway coming off 1st Street E down the right side of the home through a gated entry. Having abundant private parking is very advantageous being so close to the Sonoma Plaza. The property also has been used for commercial as well as its current residential use and has potential for both applications for the next owner in the future. The rear yard is made up of lawn, gardens, a vintage shed and attractive gold gravel parking area, all privately fenced from the adjacent property owners.
Alongside the main house is a 450+/- square foot cottage that offers its own Living Room, Full Bath and Bedroom that has a glass slider door leading to a private fenced patio area off the rear of the cottage. There is a walkway between the main home and the cottage that has a private gate leading to 1st Street East which gives privacy to the rear yard and completes the fenced area.
Being only a half block off Sonoma’s Plaza is a convenience that most people have not experienced. You can simply take a short stroll to Michelin rated restaurants and world class winery tasting rooms, in addition to charming shops and social entertainment including music, family nights, farmers markets, and much more…
This home is very attractive with its steeply pitched roof line, decorative fleur-de-lis trim and redwood board and bat siding. It has just undergone an interior and exterior remodel including a new dark grey composition roof, interior and exterior paint, light fixtures, new landscaping and extensive general maintenance. It is in turn-key condition now ready for its new owner to continue its long history for generations to come.
To schedule a private tour, please contact Doug Swanson cell 707-291-4400 or email doug@srealproperty.com. You can also simply click the ‘Showing Request’ icon above and submit your contact information and showing request time that works for your schedule.
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