THE bungalow residence of Charles Strumil, 10500 Prospect Avenue, is unusually large for this type of home and is well constructed. The house is situated on a large corner site, with the entrance on the 105th Street side. Yellow face brick is used for the exterior, with white wood trim and cut stone steps and sills. The roof is of composition material. At the rear of the house the garage is found, and in its construction the same materials were used. The lawn is well groomed and terraced. Flower jardenieres on each side of the entrance add to the pleasing appearance.
The reception hall is wide and roomy and opens to the living room on the Prospect Avenue side, through French doors. This room is exceptionally large for a bungalow and has exposures on three sides: north, east and south. A row of windows set in a bay affords a view of Prospect Avenue, the upper panes being of the frosted variety. The room is done in tones of cream and tan, with mahogany stain birch trim. A large fireplace is found in the south wall, flanked on either side by built-in bookcases, with stained glass windows. The fixtures are of both the wall and hanging variety and are done in silver, with tiffany bulbs.
The dining room is gained through French doors on the north side of the reception hall and also has exposures on three sides. Grey and cream are used here for the color scheme, with blue window drapes and walnut stained birch trim. The walls are paneled with tapestry.
The three bedrooms of the home are ranged along the south side and open to a rear hall. They are all large and airy and well arranged as to closet space and convenience. The bath is also found on this side and is done in white tile.
The kitchen, at the rear, is done in white and is of medium size, with every arrangement for convenience. Cupboards, closets and icing arrangements are all sunk in the walls, to give the maximum space. The house also contains a large sleeping porch.
An attic extends over the entire dwelling, and the basement is plaster finished. A coal-burning hot water plant supplies the heat.
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