THE Frank D. Reed residence, 10458 S. Hoyne Avenue, contains twelve rooms and is constructed of five-tone faced brick. The house, situated on the northwest corner of Hoyne and 105th, faces Hoyne Avenue. Neat hedges and small evergreens, used rather formally, lend a well-groomed appearance.
The heavy entrance door, arched in the Tudor design, opens to a tiled vestibule, from which the large reception hall is gained. The hallway, done in ivory and mahogany, opens through French doors to a small den, or reading room, equipped with a radio, and through French doors on the south to the living room.
The living room is featured by a large colonial fireplace in the center of the east wall. This is constructed of brick and tile. At the windows are found heavy, valanced drapes. French doors at the south end of this room open to the sun room, on the extreme south.
The dining room, with its tapestry paneled walls and silver fixtures, has a southern exposure. This room connects with the garage, attached to the southwest corner of the house, and between the two is found the breakfast nook.
A rear hallway extends laterally from the breakfast nook to the butler’s pantry, and then to the kitchen, on the northwest. A first floor lavatory occupies a position adjacent to the kitchen.
The basement of the home is completely finished, and contains, as an unusual feature, a billiard room. The third floor is also finished for two store rooms.
The second story contains four large bedrooms, each occupying a corner position to provide cross ventilation, and two all-tile baths with built-in showers.
An oil burning heating plant is used.
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